Beer Of The Dragon
Beachwood Brewing

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From:
Beachwood Brewing
 
California, United States
Style:
Imperial Red Ale
ABV:
9.1%
Score:
88
Avg:
3.92 | pDev: 6.38%
Reviews:
3
Ratings:
29
Status:
Active
Rated:
Aug 16, 2020
Added:
Oct 29, 2012
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  1
Beer of the Dragon is an imperial red ale with an arsenal of flavors and aromas. A base of American 2-row malt combined with smatterings of British caramel malts make way for these rich flavors to be skillfully balanced by pungent American hops. Dry hopping with Simcoe and Columbus varietals adds a piney aroma that seamlessly blends with the complex malt character. 100+ IBUs.
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Ratings by cbcrunch:
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Rated by cbcrunch from Wyoming

3.88/5  rDev -1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

Mar 28, 2018
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.88 by SierraFlight from Virginia

Aug 16, 2020
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Reviewed by mactrail from Washington

3.46/5  rDev -11.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
This is described as an Imperial Red and the current version is 9.6 percent. Beautiful clear red amber brew with plenty of foam in the 0.25 litre snifter. Aroma of pine and fruitiness. It's quite tangy, sharp, really. Light body and hot with alcohol. Not as bitter as you might expect. Nor is it all that malty. It's all about the hops. On tap at Tiger Tiger in San Diego.
Dec 04, 2019
 
Rated: 4 by shigg85 from Japan

Mar 15, 2017
 
Rated: 3.91 by jaydoc from Kansas

Oct 14, 2016
 
Rated: 3.53 by largadeer from California

Apr 16, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by akang from California

Jul 18, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by PG2G from California

Jun 13, 2015
 
Rated: 3.81 by SirBentham from California

Jun 07, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by Alpha309 from California

Jun 07, 2015
 
Rated: 4.23 by WestCoastBeerDude from California

Jun 03, 2015
 
Rated: 3.84 by SocalKicks from California

May 18, 2015
 
Rated: 4.06 by BAsbill from California

May 18, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by aquazr1 from California

May 18, 2015
 
Rated: 4.1 by drewone from California

May 17, 2015
 
Rated: 4.03 by SimcoeKid from California

May 17, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by Sammy from Canada (ON)

Jan 19, 2014
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Reviewed by BucannonXC5 from California

3.88/5  rDev -1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Type: Draft
Glass: 0.25L glass
From: Blind Lady Ale House in Normal Heights (San Diego), Calif.
Price: $2 (progressive kegs, $2 until 2 p.m., $3 until 3 p.m., $4 until 4 p.m.)
Purchased: Jan. 3, 2014
Consumed: Jan. 3, 2014
Misc.: BLAH called it a Red Imperial Ale, Beer Advocate called it an American / Amber Ale and Rate Beer called it an American Strong Ale

Poured a dark red mahogany color with 2-to-3 fingers of deep khaki tan head when I got it. Average amount of sporadic uneven lacing along the sides of the glass. Below average retention.

Smelled citrus hops, floral hops, earthy malts, caramel, toffee and faint rye hops.

Taste was pretty bitter with what I’m sure is a lot of IBU’s. Hoppy - resin, floral, citrus and grapefruit. Still kind of earthy, but not as noticeable as the smell.

Medium body. Creamy-to-oily texture. Average carbonation. Bitter finish.

A pretty good beer overall, although I got three different descriptions (see Misc.). I think it was closest to the Red Imperial Ale, which was what I assumed and rated on anyway. Either way I’d have it again for sure.
Jan 04, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by warnerry from Michigan

Jan 03, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Zaximus from Colorado

Dec 28, 2013
Beer Of The Dragon from Beachwood Brewing
Beer rating: 88 out of 100 with 29 ratings