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Red Sunshine
Ocean Avenue Brewery
Beer Geek Stats
- From:
- Ocean Avenue Brewery
- California, United States
- Style:
- American Amber / Red Ale
- ABV:
- Not listed
- Score:
- Needs more ratings
- Avg:
- 3.58 | pDev: 5.31%
- Reviews:
- 5
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Nov 06, 2014
- Added:
- Nov 06, 2003
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 0
No description / notes.
Recent ratings and reviews.
Ratings by DCon:
Reviewed by DCon from Missouri
3.32/5 rDev -7.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
3.32/5 rDev -7.3%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Enjoyed on-tap @ the Ocean Brewing Co in Laguna Beach, CA for $5. Tapped into a Pint Glass from a Wooden Handle and this was the only other beer they had brewed of their own.
Aroma- Low hops from the start, medium amount of malt character, and has a very small caramel characteristic but at least its present!
Appearance- Received with a .5 finger head and dies quickly... Clear, amber color body and leaves very small lacing.
Flavor- Small hop flavor, but has great malty and caramel sweetness! Balanced and very good! Has a a small finish with bitterness but not to worry.
Mouthfeel- Light-Medium Bodied, Medium Carbonation, Smooth, and has good hop on the palate but very watered down.
Overall Impression- Easy to drink and good attributes here and there but I am just wanting more body from these beers! Is this too much to ask? Ocean Brewing does have good brews but if they only have 2 on-tap at a time, why don't they perfect these to the fullest? Will be back someday!
Jul 13, 2011Aroma- Low hops from the start, medium amount of malt character, and has a very small caramel characteristic but at least its present!
Appearance- Received with a .5 finger head and dies quickly... Clear, amber color body and leaves very small lacing.
Flavor- Small hop flavor, but has great malty and caramel sweetness! Balanced and very good! Has a a small finish with bitterness but not to worry.
Mouthfeel- Light-Medium Bodied, Medium Carbonation, Smooth, and has good hop on the palate but very watered down.
Overall Impression- Easy to drink and good attributes here and there but I am just wanting more body from these beers! Is this too much to ask? Ocean Brewing does have good brews but if they only have 2 on-tap at a time, why don't they perfect these to the fullest? Will be back someday!
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by kylehay2004 from Illinois
3.46/5 rDev -3.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.46/5 rDev -3.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Single finger head with amber and touch of golden color. Aroma was weak; malty and little hops. The two beers I tried at the pub seemed to go for a solid tasting beer that is also refreshing. Light to medium body. mild carbonation. Not too bad. Can't beat being in Laguna though. I think beer would just taste better there anyway.
Jul 11, 2011Reviewed by claytri from Maryland
3.65/5 rDev +2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
3.65/5 rDev +2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
The beer poured a clear dark amber with a white head. The aoma is dark and malty having almost a vinuos note. The taste is toasted malt and hops. The feel is light and on the dry side. Ok but a bit moe malt would have been nice. It didn't live up to the rich aroma.
Jun 06, 2010Reviewed by rowew from Colorado
3.8/5 rDev +6.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
3.8/5 rDev +6.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
On tap at the brewery. I tried all three offerings available the day I visited, and this was my brew of choice. Poured a dark red color with a thin head. As the head drained it left a nice lacing down the glass. Aroma was a light hoppiness. The taste was very well balanced, with a medium mouthfeel. Nice hoppy finish.
May 01, 2005Reviewed by AtLagerHeads from Ohio
3.68/5 rDev +2.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.68/5 rDev +2.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A very sharp tawny amber ale that had one finger of fine tan head and laced well. The head was short-lived but left a lacing layer that was adequate. Nice caramel malt nose with some spice notes. Good snappy flavor filled with spicy malt taste and a great crisp ending. Quite drinkable.
Nov 06, 2003
Red Sunshine from Ocean Avenue Brewery
Beer rating:
3.58 out of
5 with
8 ratings
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