Karl Strauss Reef Break Red
Karl Strauss Brewing Company

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From:
Karl Strauss Brewing Company
 
California, United States
Style:
Belgian Dark Strong Ale
ABV:
8.1%
Score:
Needs more ratings
Avg:
3.92 | pDev: 2.04%
Reviews:
1
Ratings:
2
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Oct 17, 2012
Added:
Jul 19, 2010
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Rated: 4 by t0rin0 from California

Oct 17, 2012
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Reviewed by brokensail from California

3.85/5  rDev -1.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
On-tap at SDBC

A: The pour is a little on the light side for a BSDA as it leans more toward amber/copper in color.

S: The nose has some decent fruit notes along with a definite spice/yeast ester character. I pick out some raisins and plums, in particular.

T: The alcohol is present at first, but it does seem to fade away a bit. Pretty nice dark fruit flavors (again, mostly raisins and plums) with bread, caramel, and molasses providing the sweetness.

M: The body is medium with a carbonation that seemed a bit lower than what I would prefer, but pretty average.

D: Not a bad beer at all. Maybe a bit strong on the booze at first, but some good flavors all around.
Jul 19, 2010
Karl Strauss Reef Break Red from Karl Strauss Brewing Company
Beer rating: 3.92 out of 5 with 2 ratings