Bombay Rouge
Third Street Aleworks

Bombay RougeBombay Rouge
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From:
Third Street Aleworks
 
California, United States
Style:
American Amber / Red Ale
ABV:
7.6%
Score:
86
Avg:
3.84 | pDev: 10.42%
Reviews:
15
Ratings:
73
Status:
Active
Rated:
May 12, 2020
Added:
May 26, 2009
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  12
Sometimes called a “Red IPA”, Bombay Rouge combines the deep red color of a substantially malty ale with an IPA hopping profile. The combination creates a unique West Coast drinking experience.
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Ratings by dougieboy:
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Rated by dougieboy from California

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%

May 23, 2014
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Reviewed by rodbeermunch from Nevada

3.53/5  rDev -8.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
I've always said this brewery is in the toughest place in the world in terms of a competitive market (just blocks from Russian River). Their staying power is remarkable.

Drank July 2015. A slightly darker than average red color, leans almost into mahogany, brown. Beige ring of head 1/4". Smacks of bittering hops, Centennial and Cascade in the aroma, next to the familiar earthiness of them red malts giving tobacco, tree bark, caramel, nuttiness and falling leaves. Not exactly the 'red ipa' thought that comes to mind, but it is what it is.

Taste is still that C hop red maltiness train ride you've been on for over 20 years. They didn't skimp on the bittering hops, this one has every bit of the proclaimed 71ibus, but it isn't excessive, there is a solid maltiness that does its job, keeping the elevated alcohol from dominating the mouth feel, as well as keeping the C hop/Simcoe like bitterness in its wheelhouse. Definitely better than the average red ale out there.
May 12, 2020
 
Rated: 3.98 by gefinley from California

May 14, 2018
 
Rated: 3.29 by BirdsandHops from Oregon

Feb 13, 2018
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Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho

3.35/5  rDev -12.8%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Bottle from BevMo. dark amber, opaque. Tiny ring of head. Sweet malty aroma. Malts follow through to the taste also, taking a more bitter tone. Some earthy tobacco and leathery notes. Metallic, bitter on the tongue, but fades.
Jan 16, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by Marvicsin from California

Dec 27, 2017
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Reviewed by TerribleTaste from California

3.75/5  rDev -2.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
First time I had this red ale a friend had brought over two 32oz crowlers from down south. I was super impressed by this Red, it was like drinking fruit punch from a 32oz can, some of the better hop complexities i've ever experienced right there with "fresh Squeezed" (when its fresh lol.)
It was such a fruity hop forward offering and I couldn't wait to try some more.

Had a few disappointing bottles that I think where stored incorrectly, but the offering straight from tap is quite the amazing Red Ale.
Jun 19, 2017
 
Rated: 3.91 by 22Blue from Kansas

Feb 09, 2017
 
Rated: 3.64 by CJNAPS from California

Oct 10, 2016
 
Rated: 3.21 by IRONRakkasan from California

Aug 02, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by MIrvine from California

May 31, 2016
 
Rated: 3.82 by LXIXME from New Mexico

May 09, 2016
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Reviewed by mactrail from Washington

3.58/5  rDev -6.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Beautiful coppery color. Very hoppy and quite bitter. Citrus tang and grapefruit peel bitterness. It really does taste of grapefruit. Lovely sudsy mouthfeel. Malty body and a kiss of sweetness. Really an interesting IPA with a big dose of hops.
Feb 03, 2016
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Reviewed by lochraneg from New Hampshire

3.87/5  rDev +0.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Look: Red brown clear
Smell: Hoppy, Malts
Taste: Not as good as I'd hoped it to be, Lots of malt
Feel: Thin, minimal body
Overall: Wouldnt buy again, received as a gift
Oct 17, 2015
 
Rated: 5 by radio_bc from California

Oct 07, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by bmf5581 from North Carolina

Aug 18, 2015
 
Rated: 3.9 by Wontonst from California

Aug 02, 2015
 
Rated: 3.83 by epyon396 from Pennsylvania

Jul 26, 2015
 
Rated: 3.92 by Spaceman_Jer from Colorado

Jul 11, 2015
 
Rated: 4.29 by oysbot from Norway

Apr 29, 2015
Bombay Rouge from Third Street Aleworks
Beer rating: 86 out of 100 with 73 ratings