Ruby
Thimble Island Brewing Company

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From:
Thimble Island Brewing Company
 
Connecticut, United States
Style:
American Blonde Ale
Ranked #188
ABV:
5%
Score:
84
Ranked #22,757
Avg:
3.63 | pDev: 18.46%
Reviews:
6
Ratings:
19
Status:
Active
Rated:
Oct 23, 2022
Added:
Jul 16, 2016
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  6
Blonde Ale brewed with grapefruit.
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Ratings by BranfordBound:
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Reviewed by BranfordBound from Connecticut

3.72/5  rDev +2.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
On tap at the brewery over the weekend. Ruby pours a golden flax color with opaque cloudiness. Small head rises up and leaves some spots.

Smell is pretty grapefruit-forward. Bit of dough and malt sweetness, but grapefruit is on display here. Flavor starts with a crackery malt, but it's washed away by a grapefruit flesh wave, peppery and full of citrus. Semi-sweet and tart finish with a bit of bitterness, hoppiness relatively low.

Overall a tasty beer, but a bit one-sided. Would make for a good summer seasonal but not sure how it would translate to their regular lineup.

I also had this beer on cask at the brewery on the same day, with cherries and Citra hops and it was insanely juicy and easy to quaff, I would give that one a 4 out of 5.
Jul 25, 2016
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.01 by drummerdwzp from Connecticut

Oct 23, 2022
 
Rated: 3.89 by dpgrifs from Pennsylvania

Aug 29, 2021
 
Rated: 3.6 by Hangryginger from Connecticut

Jun 16, 2019
 
Rated: 2.91 by strengthdoc from Connecticut

Jun 09, 2019
 
Rated: 3.75 by BallsDeep from Florida

Apr 28, 2019
 
Rated: 3.68 by Kurzman from Rhode Island

Aug 26, 2018
 
Rated: 3.96 by dental from Massachusetts

Jun 18, 2018
 
Rated: 3.5 by bdiiorio from Connecticut

May 07, 2018
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Reviewed by johnnnniee from New Hampshire

3.75/5  rDev +3.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Crowler from the brewery
Slightly hazy deep yellow color decent sized white head moderate retention. Grapefruit in spades in the aroma and and the flavor, light pilsner maltiness underneath. Quaffable.
May 02, 2018
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Reviewed by CTHomer from Connecticut

3.52/5  rDev -3%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
A: slight haze; deep gold in color; 1+ finger white head that receded quickly to a thick collar; no lacing;

S: tart grapefruit; no malt or hops character coming through;

T: grapefruit from start to finish; starts sweet; tartness builds to the middle and fades at the end; moderate grapefruit pith bitterness on the finish;

M: light to medium bodied; moderate carbonation; lightly dry finish;

O: the flavor had a surprisingly sweet start; I would have preferred tartness all the way through;
Apr 20, 2018
 
Rated: 3.62 by RickyBfromCT from Connecticut

Apr 15, 2018
 
Rated: 4.04 by Murph106157 from Connecticut

Oct 24, 2017
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Reviewed by Cmarkuli2 from New Jersey

4.44/5  rDev +22.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
I've been calling Ruby my "breakfast beer." It's extremely easy to drink, with a sweet-tart grapefruit taste the isn't bitter. I'm a sour fan so I really enjoyed this.
Sep 05, 2017
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Reviewed by PaulDelia from Connecticut

1.11/5  rDev -69.4%
look: 2 | smell: 1 | taste: 1 | feel: 1 | overall: 1.25
Very sour and very tart not to my liking and i would be surpised if anyone had a pallet for thos beer. My brother had a difficult time getting the 6 pack down.
Come on CT make us proud
Aug 31, 2017
 
Rated: 3.59 by mltobin from Connecticut

Feb 02, 2017
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Reviewed by OatmattStout from Connecticut

4.21/5  rDev +16%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
A very nice standout among the many grapefruit beers lighter in body and hop really lets the citrus shine. had a growler on a summer night and it went in all of about five minute.

Crisp refreshing blond ale with nice hop presence. clean and fruity. then the grapefruit kicks in and really does a nice job accenting the citrus in the hop.

If you like Grapefruit and tart you will love it

UPDATE: bought a six pack and the recipe has changed. It has a sour side to it now. It seems like they have added some lacto B to sour. It is good but there are some real funky wild notes to it, not over the top but there. not the typical clean tartness many have these days.

UPDATE UPDATE: Its back. They have cleaned it up and it is again IMHO excellent. Crisp and tart and really excellent. Fan of Thimble.
Aug 23, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by sgregory from Connecticut

Aug 06, 2016
 
Rated: 3.87 by swierczt from Connecticut

Aug 01, 2016
Ruby from Thimble Island Brewing Company
Beer rating: 84 out of 100 with 19 ratings