Erik The Red
Dragonmead Microbrewery
- From:
- Dragonmead Microbrewery
- Michigan, United States
- Style:
- Irish Red Ale
Ranked #109 - ABV:
- 5%
- Score:
- 82
Ranked #35,271 - Avg:
- 3.58 | pDev: 11.73%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 37
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Apr 28, 2023
- Added:
- Oct 12, 2005
- Wants:
- 7
- Gots:
- 19
SCORE
82
Good
82
Good
An Irish style red (amber) beer. Light in finish but bold in taste. Melanoidin malt is added for the red color and the spicy finish comes through from the Chinook hops.
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Reviewed by Ceddd99 from Michigan
4.23/5 rDev +18.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
4.23/5 rDev +18.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
I am very surprised by how good this beer is. Irish red is not my favorite style, though I do enjoy Smithwick's however this beer has a wonderful fruity flavor and great balance.
Oct 07, 2019
Rated by Jim67 from Michigan
3.68/5 rDev +2.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.68/5 rDev +2.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Thin mouth feel. Very little head. Favor was ok
Aug 03, 2019Reviewed by JimboBrews54 from Michigan
5/5 rDev +39.7%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
5/5 rDev +39.7%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
AWESOMENESS!!! The only red/amber I do not compare to my beloved Killian's. I do that a lot but this one comes from my favorite micro brew and this will never go out of style. The name and the strength of this magical elixir feels like it came from the Viking themselves.
Oct 08, 2018Reviewed by Spellogue from Ohio
3.33/5 rDev -7%
look: 4.75 | smell: 1.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.33/5 rDev -7%
look: 4.75 | smell: 1.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Coppery garnet color. Minute head dissipates instantaneously to barely ring the glass. No lacing. Aroma unnoticeable. Malty flavor typical of style with woody and sour notes. Subdued hop character. Lighter body than might be expected. Crisp finish. OK for a St. Paddy’s Day special.
Mar 19, 2018
Reviewed by ovaltine from Indiana
3.53/5 rDev -1.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.53/5 rDev -1.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Ruby colored beauty with a light tan head, aromas are Igor caramel and some hops.
Taste is even lighter, with the hops a bit more prevalent than the caramel. It misses the style mark a bit, but it's still a beer that you can enjoy.
Aug 01, 2017Taste is even lighter, with the hops a bit more prevalent than the caramel. It misses the style mark a bit, but it's still a beer that you can enjoy.
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