American Red Ale
Rock Art Brewery

American Red AleAmerican Red Ale
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From:
Rock Art Brewery
 
Vermont, United States
Style:
American Amber / Red Ale
ABV:
4.8%
Score:
78
Avg:
3.41 | pDev: 13.78%
Reviews:
96
Ratings:
194
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Feb 06, 2021
Added:
Oct 21, 2003
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  11
The unofficial name for this beer is “Super Glide”. Malty rich with a hint of spicy hops and roasted grains. This beer is one smooth ride with a clean finish! We brewed this one with American Pale, oats, flaked barley, black, chocolate, red malt, melandolin malt. American hops include Magnum, Centennial, Liberty and Crystal. Enjoy!
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Ratings by racer2k:
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Reviewed by racer2k from Massachusetts

3.26/5  rDev -4.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 4
Appearance: Small amount of head which goes away quickly. Low / medium carbonation. Dark red color

Smell: Dark malty and fruity perhaps some cherry flavor. Roasted burnt aroma.

Taste: Toasted malt taste with a light hoppy flavor. Finishes crisp with hint of cherry

Mouthfeel: Light body and clean feel.

Drinkability: Smooth easy. Good for session drinking if you like red ales
Jan 05, 2008
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.92 by Jonnybgood from Massachusetts

Feb 06, 2021
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Reviewed by Lone_Freighter from Vermont

3.24/5  rDev -5%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
This was poured into a pint glass. The appearance was a soft hazy burnt amber color with a slight transparency about it. Soft carbonation rises at a moderate pace. There’s no head nor lacing. The smell had a strong nutty to caramel maltiness overlaying a rich toffee blend. Light cocoa backs it up decently. The flavor is basically the same with a lingering sweet nutty aftertaste leading to a dry nutty finish. On the palate, this one sat about a light to medium on the body with a fairly decent sessionability about it. Carbonation runs fairly smooth. A nice rolling nuttiness scampers over my tongue in a dry fashion. Overall, it’s a decent American Red ale. Everything fits for the style, it’s just nothing over the top.
Jun 08, 2017
 
Rated: 3.62 by GreenMind from Pennsylvania

Aug 14, 2016
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Reviewed by fitzy84 from Massachusetts

3.57/5  rDev +4.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Bought up at Vermont at a cider mill store in Waterbury, VT. The beer pours with a murky, more brown than amber-red color and a thin head. Aromas include a good piece of malt mixed with dark fruits, caramel, a bit of a bread. Taste is a little bittersweet from a bready malt flavor and some minor spice. Nice carbonation to this beer; helps to give a good crispness to its body. Overall, I enjoyed the mouthfeel the most to this beer.
May 30, 2016
 
Rated: 3.38 by Mazurenko from Massachusetts

May 12, 2016
 
Rated: 3.43 by eddiefl from New York

Feb 20, 2016
 
Rated: 3.04 by rallyr32 from New York

Jan 18, 2016
 
Rated: 3.52 by h4ger from Connecticut

Dec 28, 2015
 
Rated: 3.38 by chewy6935 from Michigan

Dec 19, 2015
 
Rated: 3.89 by Winston3737 from Michigan

Nov 30, 2015
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Reviewed by whynot44 from Missouri

3.39/5  rDev -0.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Clear copper/amber color with a small off- white head that disappears quickly.

The aroma is toasty malt with a hint of caramel.

The taste is toasted bread with just hints of caramel and chocolate, mild earthy hops check in at the finish.

Medium bodied, smooth and decently drinkable.

Overall, a very decent red ale.
Sep 19, 2015
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Reviewed by 57md from Pennsylvania

3.65/5  rDev +7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Rusty copper in color (I know that copper does NOT rust).

The finger of head dissipated rather quickly. The nose was malty and the flavor is malt forward. The finish is a bit weak, which is a bit of a downer.
Jul 29, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by Kmhall from Pennsylvania

Jul 20, 2015
 
Rated: 3.46 by Phigg1102 from New York

May 20, 2015
 
Rated: 3.6 by Justin8mypants from Oklahoma

May 04, 2015
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Rated by founddrama from Vermont

2.51/5  rDev -26.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.5
Malty grainy nose. Mild hop finish, but a little watery. Not as good as I remember.
Apr 03, 2015
 
Rated: 3.33 by Bogdawg from Massachusetts

Feb 22, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by bundy462 from Texas

Oct 26, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by handpullme from Pennsylvania

Oct 16, 2014
American Red Ale from Rock Art Brewery
Beer rating: 78 out of 100 with 194 ratings