John Labatt Red Amber
Labatt Brewing Company Ltd.

John Labatt Red AmberJohn Labatt Red Amber
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From:
Labatt Brewing Company Ltd.
 
Ontario, Canada
Style:
American Amber / Red Lager
ABV:
Not listed
Score:
74
Avg:
3.03 | pDev: 12.54%
Reviews:
31
Ratings:
39
Status:
Active
Rated:
May 24, 2016
Added:
Oct 08, 2008
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  2
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Ratings by chilidog:
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Reviewed by chilidog from Ohio

3.01/5  rDev -0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3
I too was going to add this beer as I found it in a Labatt samplar. I spent more time than I should of looking for information on this one since the Labatt web site hasn't been updated since 12/ of 07.

They do mention a joint venture to distribute a red across Canada. Alexander Kieths Red brewed in Nova Scotia. The reviews seem similar and im thinking alittle contract brewing brings us to Labatts Red Amber.

It pours pretty nice, a deep red amber indeed, dark dirty red. The head is tan. Carbonation is up on thisone, alittle fizz to note.

The aroma is all malt.

The taste starts out malt with alittle grape skin, tannin like bittering. Taste and mouthfeel of grass, hay and earth. Seems a typical tin can, metallic aftertaste lingers.

Drinkable yes, id put thisone with a burger or BBQ dish. Most likely more enjoyable than on its own.

Overall its nice to see Labatt offer something thats not Blue.
Nov 01, 2008
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 2.54 by Squire from Mississippi

May 24, 2016
 
Rated: 2.78 by firkingroovin from Illinois

Sep 22, 2015
 
Rated: 2.5 by apasternak from District of Columbia

Jul 12, 2013
 
Rated: 2.75 by bismarksays from Iowa

Jan 16, 2013
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Reviewed by DrDemento456 from Pennsylvania

3.4/5  rDev +12.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
A - Looks like a typical amber lager. Clear amber hue with less than a 1/4 inch of head.

S - Smells of mild lager yeasts, little hops, and a touch of caramel malts.

T - Not bad, it's better than I expected for Labatt. Light hops, grains, and some toasted malts with mild caramel.

M - Light to medium. It goes down smooth.

Overall not something I would get again but worth a try for a dollar.
Aug 03, 2012
 
Rated: 3 by hardcor33 from Pennsylvania

Apr 15, 2012
 
Rated: 3 by Goldfishman from Massachusetts

Jan 30, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by roastTHEmost from Pennsylvania

Jan 08, 2012
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Reviewed by fx20736 from New York

3.3/5  rDev +8.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
Poured from a bottle (11? 12? Oz) into a pint glass, fridge temp.

Slightly hazy peachy amber with a thin white head. Active and visible carbonation, nominal lacing.

Aroma: muted pale malt and some hops, not much there.

Mouthfeel: average.

Taste: tastes like a mass produced lager but made with a more caramel malt and slightly more hops.

Notes: From the Brewmasters collection, actually labelled 'Red Lager'. Not horrible, certainly drinkable, but utterly forgettable.
Jan 06, 2012
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Reviewed by bushbeer75 from Michigan

3.28/5  rDev +8.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
12 oz brown bottle

Labatt Red Lager [rebranded from Red Amber] the last of 4 included in the Brewers Collection poured a clear amber color. A hard pour produced a 2-finger off-white head. As I consumed the lager nice lacing was clinging to the walls of my glass mug. The taste and nose is of light caramel malt with light hops in the background adding to the light slightly bitter finish. The body is light with a good amount of fizzy carbonation.

If you are looking for an average [tasting] American Red Lager sold at a reasonable price Labatt Red Lager could be the one for you – worth a try.
Jan 03, 2012
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Reviewed by DannyDan from Michigan

3.49/5  rDev +15.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Pours out a red amber hue with a two inch whitehead that quickly disappears leaving some nice retention and lacing. The beer has a grain and yeast smell and the taste is some grains and sweet malts with a touch of hops in the back. I like the smooth, crisp, clean and creamy mouthfeel of this beer even if it is a lighter bodied beer. Not a bad beer at all for the price and has decent flavor.
Dec 14, 2011
 
Rated: 3 by barnzy78 from Illinois

Nov 27, 2011
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Reviewed by schoolboy from Ohio

3.7/5  rDev +22.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
I was wondering how I would make it through all the mediocrity of this 24 case, well one of the Red's was nearly empty before opening, so I just poured that one out. Give away a few and presto, they are almost gone.

This red isn't bad in any category, but it isn't exceptional in any way either (except economy). It's beer, and not badly made, but it isn't really tastey either. I don't intend to buy any of these again unless I was having a party on a budget.
Nov 07, 2011
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Reviewed by tone77 from Pennsylvania

3.28/5  rDev +8.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
Poured from a brown 11.5 oz. bottle. Has an amber color with a 1/2 inch head. Smell is malty, some grains. Taste is crisp, mild, some malts, just a touch of hops at the finish, not a whole lot of flavor. Feels light in the mouth and overall is a drinkable and decent beer.
Oct 08, 2011
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Reviewed by Schmidts from Pennsylvania

3.7/5  rDev +22.1%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Pours amber ruby red from the bottle small ruby white color head that leaves quickly. Smells of malts and alcohol. Tastes of sweet malts and alcohol very creamy and smooth, frankly delicious. It is a beer you can just sit and drink a few! I am very surprised at the flavor this beer has, it is a winner and a very creamy beer in its finish.
Feels very refreshing in your mouth and smooth. I give it an overall of 4.0 and I must say it has proved to be a very nice drinkable beer from Labatt.
Thanks to Jason for giving me a bottle of it!
Sep 21, 2011
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Reviewed by bullwinkle88 from Isle of Man

3.36/5  rDev +10.9%
look: 3 | smell: 2 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Just got this in the Labatt Brewmaster's Collection (Autumn). Did some research and this seems to have been re-branded as Red Lager.

A: Deep ruby with moderate (but quickly dissolving) head and pretty lacing.

S: I was taken aback by a very alcoholic smell; booziness definitely dominated any other intended aroma

T: Now thats what I'm talking about! Delicious rich flavor, classic lager taste with a smooth cream finish. I could get used to this!

M: I'll get derided for this, but I like a bubbly beer, and this was quite carbonated.

Overall: I really like this, and it figures to be an early candidate for the highlight of the pack. (For those interested it also contains a marzen, porter, and brown ale.) A snappy presentation and a fantastic product like this make me wonder why the horrendous Labatt Bleu is their flagship product. I guess every beer has its audience but I worry that this beer will be overlooked because of Labatt's prestige (or lack thereof.) But between this and their terrific Canadien Ale, Labatt does offer something in the way of flavor. Give it a try.
Sep 19, 2011
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Reviewed by Knapp85 from Pennsylvania

3.08/5  rDev +1.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
Got a case of the signature series for Christmas in 2008. This one was my least favorite out of the four. This beer has a really nice red color with a decent head on it. The lacing isn't bad either. The aroma is a little bitter but the flavors kinda hit a little under par for me. Something just wasn't right out this brew. It was plenty drinkable but it just wasn't as good as most red ales out there.
Apr 04, 2011
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Reviewed by Yeastcakes from Colorado

2.95/5  rDev -2.6%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
Serving notes - 0.5L German glass, cellar temp
A - subtle caramel malt profile
A - two fingers of head that disappears within seconds leaving a thin film of head. Clear and dark red in color.
M - Light to medium body and carbonation.
T - Maltiness is the most prominent thing in the taste but still very subtle. Cannot taste any hops. Very clean finish.
D - This beers goes down easy but lacks anything to really make it stand out. I would drink it if it was handed to me free.
Apr 19, 2009
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Reviewed by Brenden from Ohio

3.03/5  rDev 0%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
The color is a reddish amber. The head is thicker and larger than I expected though it does dissipate. Light lacing is left. Actually not really a bad appearance at all.
The smell, like most of this Labatt micro effort, is a little weak. I can detect malts, an earthy sort of note, and light grains. Stronger than the porter at least. The taste is similar. Hops presence is very minimal. The mouthfeel is actually decent. Thicker than the porter though still a little watery. As with the Labatt porter, it's as though someone made something that could have been pretty good and diluted it with a lot of water.
Mar 25, 2009
John Labatt Red Amber from Labatt Brewing Company Ltd.
Beer rating: 74 out of 100 with 39 ratings