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Alpine Beer Company

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From:
Alpine Beer Company
 
California, United States
Style:
Flanders Red Ale
ABV:
5.17%
Score:
89
Avg:
4 | pDev: 8.5%
Reviews:
39
Ratings:
72
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Mar 23, 2019
Added:
May 17, 2010
Wants:
  78
Gots:
  14
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Ratings by jpmclaug:
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Reviewed by jpmclaug from South Carolina

4.28/5  rDev +7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5
Typing this one up from notes. I had this on my 25th birthday at the Alpine Pub. The pub was fantastic, the food was fantastic and the people that worked there were even better. Oh yeah the beer was pretty tasty too. Thanks to Steph and Bob for this pint.

A - Brownish red body with a fair sized head resting on top

S - The mingling of oak and cherry in this is fantastic. A nice tart aroma lies in the back that hints of the amazing flavor that is to come.

T - lovely cherry flavor. A nice oakiness is present as well. Fairly sweet but has enough of a tart kick to keep me happy. Vinegary notes present as welll.

M - fairly dry with a good amount of carbonation.

D - Soooo drinkable. I wish I could bring a growler of this home with me. I could drink this all day. The cherry flavor is fantastic.Could be a little more tart but otherwise phenomenal. I need more of this!
Feb 07, 2011
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.14 by vfgccp from New York

Mar 23, 2019
 
Rated: 4.18 by chefbigjon from Arizona

Jan 14, 2017
 
Rated: 3.75 by suckaj from Florida

Oct 27, 2016
 
Rated: 3.77 by Texasfan549 from Texas

Sep 08, 2016
 
Rated: 3.65 by kjkinsey from Texas

Sep 08, 2016
 
Rated: 4.18 by rawfish from California

Sep 06, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by shirtless_mike from Indiana

May 16, 2016
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Reviewed by BucannonXC5 from California

3.9/5  rDev -2.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Type: 10-oz. draft
Glass: Clear tulip glass
From: Alpine Beer Company Tasting Room in Alpine, Calif.
Price: $5.00 (I think)
Purchased: April 20, 2016
Consumed: April 20, 2016
Misc.: 2016 release was April 17

Was looking forward to this one, despite the fact that the last special release (Dark Elixir) was terrible in my mind. At least this one has been out before. Wasn’t keen on the $17 price tag for a bottle, especially the 500-ml. size (16.9-oz.) and wasn’t going to make the same mistake on buying three without tasting it, so I decided to get a glass.

Poured an auburn, murky color with two fingers of frothy, khaki head when I got it. Very good amount of spotty, spiderweb lacing. Average retention. (Sight - 4.25)

Smelled sour cherry, raspberry tart, Smarties, hints of milky vanilla, red vinegar, sweet wine notes and some oaky wood. (Smell - 4.25)

Taste followed the nose, but not quite as balanced. First thought was that sour cherry turpentine that did not work on Dark Elixir, but it wasn’t as bad here. Sour cherries, great deal of tartness, cherry vanilla ice cream, red vinegar, hints of oaky wine barrel and some sweet wine (did not mark red or white and I cannot remember). (Taste - 3.75)

Medium body. Oily texture. Lively carbonation. Long, tart finish. (Feel - 3.75)

This was very good Flanders that will age nicely. I don’t think it was quite ready, but would like to have it again after sitting on it for a year or so. (Overall - 3.75)

3.90 | 88 | B+
Apr 23, 2016
 
Rated: 4.58 by skeeterloveshops from California

Apr 17, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by GRG1313 from California

Jun 03, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by CaptainPancakes from California

Feb 27, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by wethorseblanket from California

Dec 03, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by zestar from California

Nov 11, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by BAsbill from California

Sep 29, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by illidurit from California

Jun 25, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by jkane101 from New Jersey

May 30, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by SocalKicks from California

May 27, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by Rhettroactive from Virginia

May 10, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by IrishColonial from Texas

May 10, 2013
Ned from Alpine Beer Company
Beer rating: 89 out of 100 with 72 ratings