St. Rogue Red
Appearance: Pours truly amber with good fizzy head. Laces a bit. Smell: Pretty hoppy aroma- citrusy (grapefruit especially). Mildly reminiscent of Two-Hearted. Taste: Hops take a few seconds to fully assert their presence, but bitterness is not too strong. Hops present as both citrusy and piney. Caramel malts round out this beer and help counter the hop bitterness. In addition to these attributes, I also detect a soapy taste towards the back end of the tasting. Finishes dry. Mouthfeel: Behind the hops and malts, I felt like this brew was a little on the thin side. Hop bitterness breaks up the smoothness of the brew. Drinkability: Good for hop fans, lower in ABV. Overall: Mildly disappointed. The mouthfeel and vague off-tastes set this beer back a little for me. Ok beer, but not enough to have me eager to return for another.