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Heavy Red Horseman
Apocalypse Ale Works
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- From:
- Apocalypse Ale Works
- Virginia, United States
- Style:
- Scotch Ale / Wee Heavy
- ABV:
- 7.4%
- Score:
- 84
- Avg:
- 3.66 | pDev: 18.03%
- Reviews:
- 2
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Jul 24, 2016
- Added:
- Dec 05, 2013
- Wants:
- 1
- Gots:
- 6
This Scottish Style “Wee Heavy” exhibits three words: BIG, SMOOTH AND MALTY! This ale is deep copper in color with ruby highlights and a creamy head.While you will not pick up any noticeable hop flavor or aroma your tongue will be thrilled with malty sweetness and a hint of smokiness. We take pride in brewing this by classic Scottish brewing techniques that include kettle caramelization and fermentation at 50F degrees for 4 weeks. To be enjoyed with smoked meat, salmon, gouda and swiss with or without a kilt!
Silver Medal 2014 World Beer Cup,
Gold Medal 2014 Virginia Craft Festival.
IBUs: 23
Silver Medal 2014 World Beer Cup,
Gold Medal 2014 Virginia Craft Festival.
IBUs: 23
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Ratings by Winfred:
Rated by Winfred from Virginia
4.65/5 rDev +27%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
4.65/5 rDev +27%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
Great scotch ale with fruity aftertaste.
May 07, 2015More User Ratings:
Reviewed by 88caprice from Virginia
3.78/5 rDev +3.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.75
3.78/5 rDev +3.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.75
On tap.
Pours a deep ruby copper. A thin creamy head sticks around the edge.
Smells of deep caramel sweetness with a slightly tangy, metallic edge.
Tastes crazy sweet. Caramelization is working overtime. A noticeable metallic aftertaste with a touch of tartness. Alcohol shows up a bit.
Mouthfeel is thick, and somewhat cloying. Low carbonation.
Overall: Enjoyed it, but probably not a go-to. Could be described as big rather than complex. Strong, one-dimensional flavor that capitalizes on sweet.
Jul 17, 2016Pours a deep ruby copper. A thin creamy head sticks around the edge.
Smells of deep caramel sweetness with a slightly tangy, metallic edge.
Tastes crazy sweet. Caramelization is working overtime. A noticeable metallic aftertaste with a touch of tartness. Alcohol shows up a bit.
Mouthfeel is thick, and somewhat cloying. Low carbonation.
Overall: Enjoyed it, but probably not a go-to. Could be described as big rather than complex. Strong, one-dimensional flavor that capitalizes on sweet.
Reviewed by Huhzubendah from District of Columbia
2.58/5 rDev -29.5%
look: 4 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.5
2.58/5 rDev -29.5%
look: 4 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.5
On draft at Whole Foods in Alexandria, VA.
Copper body with a thin, tan head. Sweet, malty aroma. Fruity and too sweet. While smooth on the palate, the beer is cloying and unrefined. Weak body with present alcohol. Ripe fruits and alcohol sugars. Not a repeat.
Apr 16, 2014Copper body with a thin, tan head. Sweet, malty aroma. Fruity and too sweet. While smooth on the palate, the beer is cloying and unrefined. Weak body with present alcohol. Ripe fruits and alcohol sugars. Not a repeat.
Heavy Red Horseman from Apocalypse Ale Works
Beer rating:
84 out of
100 with
17 ratings
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