Rio Grande Outlaw Lager
Sierra Blanca Brewing Company (Rio Grande)

Rio Grande Outlaw LagerRio Grande Outlaw Lager
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From:
Sierra Blanca Brewing Company (Rio Grande)
 
New Mexico, United States
Style:
California Common / Steam Beer
ABV:
5.2%
Score:
78
Avg:
3.37 | pDev: 14.54%
Reviews:
21
Ratings:
60
Status:
Active
Rated:
Feb 20, 2022
Added:
Apr 16, 2009
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  14
This unique lager balances a rich caramel malt flavor with a smooth hop finish that keeps the palate crisp. Reddish-amber in color, this is a very complex California Common style beer with a great malt/hop balance.

34 IBU
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Reviewed by NateGamer from New Mexico

4.08/5  rDev +21.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25
Perfecto Malt Lager...
Nice color...
sweet maltyness hits the palette right off the bat....a small fruit note finish that dominates the hops . . and a velvety, easy goin' down ending..... with a minty cigar puff is great.
Yes, their brewpub is local to me, lucky me.
Growler fill ups.
Feb 20, 2022
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Reviewed by DrMullet from Florida

3.75/5  rDev +11.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Pours a clear deep copper/amber with a substantial and lasting head.
Smell is sweet caramel malt.
Taste is caramel and malt with a hint of dark fruit. Faint hop flavor in the finish.
Feb 07, 2021
 
Rated: 3.11 by BD3 from Wisconsin

Nov 21, 2020
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Reviewed by DaveMaciolek21 from New Jersey

3.53/5  rDev +4.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Upon pouring, was struck by how deeply amber this beer is. One of the darkest ambers I've tried. Predictably, it is caramel malt forward. The off-white head hangs tough, and the beer is pleasantly full-bodied. If you like malty ambers, you'll enjoy being a beer outlaw.
Nov 12, 2020
 
Rated: 3.93 by theshermancometh from Washington

Oct 19, 2020
 
Rated: 3.75 by wildman69 from New York

Sep 26, 2020
 
Rated: 3.63 by mmmbeer89 from New Mexico

May 21, 2018
 
Rated: 3.63 by Lagerquestrian from Texas

Aug 26, 2017
 
Rated: 3.44 by Determined_021 from New Mexico

Oct 03, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by batt6343 from Texas

Jun 02, 2016
 
Rated: 3.04 by denver10 from New Mexico

Feb 05, 2016
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Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho

2.45/5  rDev -27.3%
look: 3 | smell: 2.25 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.25 | overall: 2.5
Malty and slightly sour lager, overall body is on the watery side. Dark amber with small foamy head, initial sourness in the aroma can be off-putting. Finish is mix of sour and bitter. This one may be a matter of personal taste.
Dec 21, 2015
 
Rated: 3.86 by J_BeeCave from Texas

Jul 19, 2015
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Rated by russpowell from Arkansas

3.53/5  rDev +4.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
This was solid, not great had one with my dinner in Old Town ABQ
Jun 25, 2015
 
Rated: 3 by Karibourgeois from Texas

Jun 22, 2015
 
Rated: 3.05 by Tmoney031155 from New Mexico

Jun 12, 2015
 
Rated: 3.25 by harpus from Alabama

May 02, 2015
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Rated by Lu075

2.74/5  rDev -18.7%
look: 3 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.75
Malty and a little heavy. Relaxing brew
Mar 27, 2015
 
Rated: 2.74 by boku56 from Nevada

Mar 24, 2015
 
Rated: 3.42 by mscudder from Georgia

Jan 16, 2015
Rio Grande Outlaw Lager from Sierra Blanca Brewing Company (Rio Grande)
Beer rating: 78 out of 100 with 60 ratings