Ridge Red
Nod Hill Brewery

I am sampling this lightly chilled 16 oz can and pouring into a .5L dimple mug. I picked up this can at the brewery a week ago. No date stamping on the label or can.
The beer pours a clear amber color with some minimal dense beige head that fades quickly to a thin edge layer and one large island on the surface of the beer.
The aroma on this beer is toasted dark bread and some mild toffee, but more toasty than sweet for certain. I get a hint of grassy hop note, but it is very buried in the background. Pleasant aroma, definitely on the mild side.
First sip reveals a light to medium body with very fine and tingly carbonation. Texture is smooth and the beer drinks easy.
Flavor is very toasty with some dark bread and grainy hits, mixed with hints of light fruitiness on the finish and even a little faint chocolate that lingers after each sip. I dont get much hop balance here and the beer is malt forward and never gives any hint of ABV.
This toasty and slightly sweet red ale is very tasty and very drinkable. Seems appropriate for drinking today and I would gladly have more of these in a session. Id really like to try this on cask at somepoint.