Holy Crap! Imperial Red Ale
Mispillion River Brewing

Holy Crap! Imperial Red AleHoly Crap! Imperial Red Ale
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From:
Mispillion River Brewing
 
Delaware, United States
Style:
Imperial Red Ale
Ranked #22
ABV:
9%
Score:
89
Ranked #12,722
Avg:
3.96 | pDev: 9.34%
Reviews:
28
Ratings:
111
Status:
Active
Rated:
Apr 18, 2023
Added:
Apr 13, 2014
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  27
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Ratings by Hypersomnia:
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Rated by Hypersomnia from New Jersey

4/5  rDev +1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Jul 16, 2015
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by BJB13 from Maryland

4.25/5  rDev +7.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
16 ounce can poured into a Willi Becher.
Canned 1/11/23

L: Coppery-brown, mostly clear, 2 finger tan head, persistent foam is rocky and leaves a ring of lace.
S: Moderately strong nose, toasted malt, earthy and spicy hop aromas, piney hops taking over later in the glass.
T: Very similar to the nose, toasted malt, assertive hop bitterness, earthy/spicy hops, herbal tea flavor, piney bitter finish.
F: Medium body, medium carbonation, smooth and a little creamy.
O: Fairly well balanced, well done, alcohol is well hidden, easy drinking for 9%.
Apr 18, 2023
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Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho

3.71/5  rDev -6.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Can from my brother. Medium, muddy amber, skin of head Heady malty aroma, caramel, brown bread. Taste also favors the Malts, mildly sweet and bitter. ABV not readily apparent, but some warmth creeps in
Jan 29, 2023
 
Rated: 3.9 by Hendry from Vermont

Feb 16, 2020
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Reviewed by hman43 from North Carolina

3.56/5  rDev -10.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Look: It pours deep amber with an off white head. Head retention is very good.

Smell: It has some woody qualities with a caramel malt body. There is also a bit of very low spice.

Taste: It has flavors of wood and pine. There are caramel malts that for the backbone with light spice and maybe a bit of floral.

Feel: It has a medium full body with medium bitterness.

Overall, the wood and pine features with the malts coming close as a second.
Feb 08, 2020
 
Rated: 3.75 by Scott_McCool from Florida

Aug 03, 2019
 
Rated: 3 by Jhfinn from New York

May 31, 2019
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Reviewed by cyclonece09 from Wisconsin

4.09/5  rDev +3.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Poured from a can into a pint glass. Pours deep red with a fluffy white head. Smells of citrus and floral hops, very inviting. Tastes of citrus hops and dark roasted grain, a very nice balance and almost perfect. Beer is medium bodied yet very easy drinking, good carbonation. Overall, a very good beer.
Sep 30, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by anthony-s from New Jersey

Sep 11, 2018
 
Rated: 3.59 by stonelis from Pennsylvania

Feb 16, 2018
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Reviewed by GeorgianBayPackr from Pennsylvania

4.06/5  rDev +2.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
This is a good tasting imperial red with a nice malt kick and nice hop balance. It was a little lacking in depth, dare I say a tad flat in body, but otherwise very enjoyable
Dec 29, 2017
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Reviewed by MacMalt from New Jersey

3.93/5  rDev -0.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Kind of old; canned 10/11/2017 and poured into Spiegelau IPA glass. It pours a hazy, burnt-orange color with a half a finger of fluffy, ecru-colored head and soapy lacing. The nose is subdued with just some roasted malt, caramel, and pine needles. It's much sweeter than the taste indicated. I'm getting caramel and brown bread up front with a nice dose of lemon and grapefruit, along with pine and tobacco notes, and a bitter, hoppy finish. It's fairly viscous and chewy, with mild carbonation, and the 9% ABV is apparent; this is no session ale. Overall, while I was somewhat concerned that it's 2+ months old, it's held up well. The hops may have been more biting when fresh but they nevertheless remain nicely bitter. This red ale has a lot of flavor and I enjoyed it. I'd like to try it fresher and on draught.
Dec 24, 2017
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Reviewed by jzeilinger from Pennsylvania

4.03/5  rDev +1.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
On tap.

A - Pours a garnet red color with slight haziness, very thick/sticky lacing.

S - Toasted caramel, malt, and citrus.

T - Some toasted caramel up front immediately followed by some hints of juicy citrus and ends with an aggressive and lingering piney bite. The ABV definitely isn't shy in this beer but not overpowering ... just lets you know this is a big beer.

M - Big medium body, very dry finish.

O - Not a fan of this style but this beer is nicely done. A recommended try.
Dec 09, 2017
 
Rated: 4.14 by StanleysCup from Maryland

Aug 18, 2017
 
Rated: 3.89 by jhlosito75 from Pennsylvania

May 17, 2017
 
Rated: 3.5 by bacher468 from Pennsylvania

Feb 04, 2017
 
Rated: 3.94 by Knapp85 from Pennsylvania

Jan 31, 2017
 
Rated: 3.94 by DMc8ride from California

Jan 19, 2017
 
Rated: 3.84 by Timtac from New Jersey

Jan 08, 2017
 
Rated: 3.67 by cyber_phoenix from Pennsylvania

Jan 04, 2017
Holy Crap! Imperial Red Ale from Mispillion River Brewing
Beer rating: 89 out of 100 with 111 ratings