Jamaica Red Ale
Mad River Brewing Company

Jamaica Red AleJamaica Red Ale
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From:
Mad River Brewing Company
 
California, United States
Style:
American Amber / Red Ale
Ranked #54
ABV:
6.5%
Score:
86
Ranked #19,190
Avg:
3.82 | pDev: 12.3%
Reviews:
260
Ratings:
517
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jun 17, 2022
Added:
Jan 23, 2001
Wants:
  25
Gots:
  50
Our legendary red ale. This mahogany hued ale brings an intense spectrum of spicy aromatic hop character balanced by a full-bodied caramel richness. 2011 Silver Medal winner at the Great American Beer Festival in the American Style Amber/Red Ale category.

IBU: 45.3
Malts: 2-Row Pale, Crystal 70/80, Wheat, Black Patent
Hops: Columbus, Chinook, Cascade, Willamette, Summit
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Ratings by chossboss:
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Rated by chossboss from Oregon

3.8/5  rDev -0.5%

Aug 15, 2014
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by milkshakebeersucks from Maryland

3.67/5  rDev -3.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Reddish brown appearance with a small off white head and light lacing. Caramel malts lead in the aroma while a spicier hop element joins in. While the taste is malt focused, it is still modestly bitter, still contributing some spiciness, while the sweetness lingers in the aftertaste. Medium bodied, decently carbonated mouthfeel leading to a dry, lasting finish.
Jun 17, 2022
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Reviewed by TheBricenator from Oregon

4.1/5  rDev +7.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Look: Opaque deep and rich red with a frothy beige head that builds and settles to a lid, leaving good lacing behind
Aroma: Fresh baked bread, red apple skins, spicy and slightly earthy hops, a little caramel, and some toasted bread crust
Taste: Kicks off with a nice and slightly sweet bready malt punch that is quickly followed and counterbalanced by a wave of spicy hops. Some caramel develops in the middle and bread, spicy hops, and caramel go back and forth until it closes with some apple skin notes
Mouthfeel: Full, medium-high carbonation, and a lightly dry finish
Overall: This is good stuff. It’s been years since I’d had this beer and it’s a tasty and well-made red ale that is neither malt nor hop-forward plus brings a unique taste and aroma profile to the table that is slightly old-school in my opinion. A nice and delicious easy drinking no-nonsense beer for anytime and especially in this winter-spring transition period
Apr 05, 2022
 
Rated: 3.47 by smi69 from New York

May 25, 2020
 
Rated: 4.03 by Dougwillhike from New Jersey

Aug 26, 2018
 
Rated: 3.68 by BarrelAgedG from California

Apr 15, 2018
 
Rated: 3.74 by Loli88 from California

Jan 03, 2018
 
Rated: 3.75 by dctarga from California

Nov 27, 2017
 
Rated: 3.77 by gefinley from California

Nov 10, 2017
 
Rated: 3.57 by Abstractspirit from Rhode Island

Oct 21, 2017
 
Rated: 3.52 by Giggy from Michigan

Aug 04, 2017
 
Rated: 4.29 by BobbyOlson from Michigan

Aug 04, 2017
 
Rated: 3.87 by HaoleBoy from California

Jul 01, 2017
 
Rated: 4.03 by rclangk from West Virginia

Jun 10, 2017
 
Rated: 3.75 by Budlum from Maryland

Jun 05, 2017
 
Rated: 3.5 by JohnnyForeign from New Jersey

Jun 05, 2017
 
Rated: 2.84 by nmann08 from Virginia

May 21, 2017
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Reviewed by tigg924 from Massachusetts

2.85/5  rDev -25.4%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.75
Pours clear, amber in color with 1/4 inch head. Taste is caramel and toasted malt with light grain. Medium bodied, moderate carbonation and slightly sweet. Speaks to an average beer brewed to style. If you like red ales, go for it...For me, this is an average to slightly below average red ale that makes for a big pass.
May 20, 2017
 
Rated: 3.34 by JDoHo from Michigan

May 11, 2017
 
Rated: 4.25 by Chiefmanynames from California

May 07, 2017
Jamaica Red Ale from Mad River Brewing Company
Beer rating: 86 out of 100 with 517 ratings