McCarthy Red
Emmett's Brewing Company

McCarthy RedMcCarthy Red
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From:
Emmett's Brewing Company
 
Illinois, United States
Style:
American Amber / Red Ale
ABV:
5.6%
Score:
86
Avg:
3.83 | pDev: 9.4%
Reviews:
14
Ratings:
32
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jan 02, 2018
Added:
Jun 12, 2008
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  3
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Ratings by Mgm54:
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Rated by Mgm54 from Illinois

3.81/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Aug 06, 2015
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.75 by rossracing from Illinois

Jan 02, 2018
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Reviewed by bwood06 from Wisconsin

3.87/5  rDev +1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
A - clear red amber in color. thin white head. some carbonation but not overly so. 4/5

S - peach. caramel. herbal hops. seems to have some nice complexity. 3.75/5

T - peachy. sourdough bread. caramel malt. bitter hop finish. 4/5

M - very light and crisp. lingering finish. 3.75/5

O - nice complexity to this beer and some nice fruitiness. very good red offering. 3.75/5
Jul 08, 2015
 
Rated: 3.79 by Jason_cs from Florida

Jun 05, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by jgunther71 from Illinois

May 09, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by krome from Illinois

May 09, 2015
 
Rated: 3.25 by SocalKicks from California

Jun 23, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by ethanmc12 from Illinois

Dec 31, 2013
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Reviewed by joeseppy from Illinois

4.45/5  rDev +16.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
Picked up growler. Pours a beautiful reddish copper with a nice wispy white crown.

Smell is incredible. Very floral hop profile. Not overwhelming with grapefruit. Pine and green hop buds.

Immediate hop rush makes your mouth come alive. Very hoppy in the flowery/earthy feel. Clean cracker malt is semi-sweet and in my opinion, near perfection to make the hop sparkle.

Mouthfeel is moderate and creamy with lower carbonation, enough to make this libation ever so crisp.

Tremendously tremendous! On-tap is the way to go for this one. This, to me, is pure hop juice. Probably the most hop forward brew I've had on tap next to Two Brothers Hop Juice Black. Gotta love that Illinois water. Absolutely incredible for style and well crafted. Awesome job!
Aug 31, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by harrylee773 from Illinois

Aug 24, 2013
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Reviewed by tjsdomer2 from Illinois

4.08/5  rDev +6.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Appearance: Incredible red-copper ale with excellent body/carbonation and a ton of tan foam/lacing.

Smell: Fresh pine and sweet caramel. Simple, but excellent balance.

Taste/Mouthfeel: Subtle fresh pine with caramel and a hint of orange. Good crispness in the mouthfeel:

Overall Drinkability: Reminds me of the red/amber ales from the Southwest. Superb.
Jul 04, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by Thorpe429 from Illinois

May 29, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by ruckus232 from Illinois

May 26, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by BRD14 from Illinois

Dec 16, 2012
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Reviewed by Lemke10 from Wisconsin

4.05/5  rDev +5.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
I got this as part of an M&M 6pk from Binny’s in Downer’s Grove, IL in spring 2012.

It pours a reddish brown color with only a slight head. The scent is mild with bitter hops with some toasted malts lingering behind. The taste is very true to the red ale characteristics. It is very smooth with a good toasted malt flavor that finishes with a good crisp after taste. Very well made indeed.
Oct 09, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by Kubrickx from Illinois

Sep 04, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by robthepenguin from Illinois

Aug 25, 2012
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Reviewed by bperry65 from Ohio

3.71/5  rDev -3.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
Nice appearance, slightly cloudy red/orange color, lots of head with good retention. Very good taste, you can taste the hops up front and there is a mild bitter aftertaste. Smooth and easy drinking. Overall an above average example of a fairly unexciting style.
May 04, 2012
McCarthy Red from Emmett's Brewing Company
Beer rating: 86 out of 100 with 32 ratings