Red Lightning
Bosque Brewing Co.

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From:
Bosque Brewing Co.
 
New Mexico, United States
Style:
American Amber / Red Ale
ABV:
8.5%
Score:
Needs more ratings
Avg:
4.32 | pDev: 3.7%
Reviews:
1
Ratings:
6
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Dec 20, 2016
Added:
Oct 28, 2016
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  0
Whiskey Barrel Aged Imperial Red Ale. 4 year anniversary beer.
Recent ratings and reviews.
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Reviewed by BucannonXC5 from California

4.48/5  rDev +3.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Type: 22-oz. bottle
Glass: Hawai‘i Bowl shaker pint glass
From: Beer Advocate’s DoubleBogey
Price: N/A
Purchased: N/A; Received on Nov. 11, 2016
Consumed: Nov. 17, 2016
Reviewed as: Imperial Red Ale
Misc.: Bottled on Oct. 26, 2016

Thanks, Chad!

Was lucky enough to receive one of these bad boys and a bunch of others from Chad. This one really sounds good as a barrel-aged imperial red ale. I can see what Chad would like it as he is a big rye fan. Looking forward to it.

Poured a reddish brown amber murky color with 2-to-3 fingers of frothy khaki white head.
Could see some bubbles coming up along the sides of the glass. Excellent spiderweb lacing. Outstanding retention. (Sight - 4.50)

Smelled the rye whiskey barrel first, but it wasn’t overpowering. Also got plum, dark fruits, caramel sweetness, toffee, purple grape, oak and even some tobacco. (Smell - 4.50)

First thought on the taste was just wow. Got oaky wood, rye whiskey, dark fruits, plum, herbal, hints of menthol and caramel squares. Bottle says Chinook but I’m not picking it up and Falconer (not that familiar with it). Want to say some Nugget but I always associate that with wood. This is tasty. (Taste - 4.50)

Medium body. Creamy texture. Lively carbonation. Long, oaky finish. (Feel - 4.25)

This was just awesome. I had a feeling it was going to be good, but not this good. ISO: more. (Overall - 4.50)

4.48 | 99 | A
Dec 20, 2016
 
Rated: 4.25 by shigg85 from Japan

Nov 23, 2016
 
Rated: 4.34 by Ryannotbryan from Texas

Nov 13, 2016
 
Rated: 4.32 by aaronyoung01 from New Mexico

Nov 02, 2016
 
Rated: 4.03 by LXIXME from New Mexico

Oct 29, 2016
 
Rated: 4.52 by denver10 from New Mexico

Oct 28, 2016
Red Lightning from Bosque Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 4.32 out of 5 with 6 ratings