Mojave Red
Indian Wells Brewing Company
- From:
- Indian Wells Brewing Company
- California, United States
- Style:
- American Amber / Red Lager
Ranked #124 - ABV:
- 5.5%
- Score:
- 69
Ranked #39,400 - Avg:
- 2.87 | pDev: 21.6%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 43
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Jan 10, 2026
- Added:
- Aug 24, 2003
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 11
SCORE
69
Poor
69
Poor
A smooth red lager without the bite. We use four types of specialty-malted barley and two types of hops, Hallertau and Cascade, which are added at the exact point in the brewing cycle to create the ideal quality blend of aroma and taste. We use our own proprietary strain of lager yeast, and all of our beers are brewed with our own on-site natural artesian spring water from the historic Indian Wells Spring. Mojave Red is lagered for several weeks, then finished to our exacting standards.
Recent ratings and reviews. | Log in to view more ratings + sorting options.
Rated by TizzleJizzle from Texas
2.84/5 rDev -1%
look: 2.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.75
2.84/5 rDev -1%
look: 2.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.75
RateBeer Transfer
Sampled on 2/28/2009
Jan 10, 2026Sampled on 2/28/2009
Reviewed by Treyliff from West Virginia
3.38/5 rDev +17.8%
look: 2.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
3.38/5 rDev +17.8%
look: 2.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
On tap in Death Valley
A- pours a deep amber with a one finger foamy white head that leaves some lacing behind
S- fruity hops, caramel malt, brown sugar
T- light piney and citrusy hops up front, mid-palate gives some caramel hops, the finish is malty
M- medium body with high carbonation action, foamy mouthfeel and crisp finish
Dec 08, 2025A- pours a deep amber with a one finger foamy white head that leaves some lacing behind
S- fruity hops, caramel malt, brown sugar
T- light piney and citrusy hops up front, mid-palate gives some caramel hops, the finish is malty
M- medium body with high carbonation action, foamy mouthfeel and crisp finish
Reviewed by Jamesk55 from California
4.06/5 rDev +41.5%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.25
4.06/5 rDev +41.5%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.25
Don’t care much for the beer snob opinions. I have tried beers from all around this planet. Mojave Red was a pleasure to drink. I did not find the taste overwhelming like some of the hoppy hipster beers. It is a simple, smooth experience. Very refreshing on a hot day. Yet I am enjoying one right now as I sit by the fireplace. I prefer Mojave Red to Mermaid Red — as a point of reference. Frosty cold works well for this one.
Dec 22, 2020
Reviewed by lordofthewiens from New Mexico
2.86/5 rDev -0.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3
2.86/5 rDev -0.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3
A dark amber color with a small tan head and a bit of lace.
Very little aroma. Faint caramel and hops.
Very little taste also. A tiny bit of caramel and a little late hit of hop bitterness.
Not a particularly good beer.
Apr 06, 2016Very little aroma. Faint caramel and hops.
Very little taste also. A tiny bit of caramel and a little late hit of hop bitterness.
Not a particularly good beer.
Reviewed by rodbeermunch from Nevada
2.16/5 rDev -24.7%
look: 2.75 | smell: 2.25 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.25
2.16/5 rDev -24.7%
look: 2.75 | smell: 2.25 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.25
Dark brown and red, thick. Head doesn't amount to much. Aroma was very much of alcohol, a bunch of burned caramel notes.
Taste was way too bitter, lacking 'good' flavors, dark fruit bitterness like a russian imperial stout, what the hell is going on here. Poor example of style and otherwise.
Jan 03, 2016Taste was way too bitter, lacking 'good' flavors, dark fruit bitterness like a russian imperial stout, what the hell is going on here. Poor example of style and otherwise.
Reviewed by RyanK252 from California
2.74/5 rDev -4.5%
look: 4 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 2.75
2.74/5 rDev -4.5%
look: 4 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 2.75
Bottle poured into an Indian Wells Brewing pint glass
A: Pours reddish copper amber with a frothy light tan head that settles to light layer and laces reasonably well.
S: Grainy, butterscotch, fruity, and some dark caramel malt.
T: Fruity, plum and cherry, buttery, plenty of butterscotch, a little toasted malt, and a kinda mineral like tone.
M: Light body, moderate carbonation.
O: I've had this one before and I remember it being at least drinkable. Maybe I just got an old bottle that didn't fare well (no date to be found). As it stands, this is pretty unpleasant.
Jul 21, 2015A: Pours reddish copper amber with a frothy light tan head that settles to light layer and laces reasonably well.
S: Grainy, butterscotch, fruity, and some dark caramel malt.
T: Fruity, plum and cherry, buttery, plenty of butterscotch, a little toasted malt, and a kinda mineral like tone.
M: Light body, moderate carbonation.
O: I've had this one before and I remember it being at least drinkable. Maybe I just got an old bottle that didn't fare well (no date to be found). As it stands, this is pretty unpleasant.
Reviewed by MadAnnFlint
4.5/5 rDev +56.8%
4.5/5 rDev +56.8%
I always look for local brews when I travel. The store down the road only had Mojave Red, and I can honestly say I really enjoy it. I'm not always a lager drinker, but it's smooth and balanced. I will definitely keep this in mind for the next time I am out in the Mojave area.
Oct 19, 2014
We love reviews (150 characters or more)! Check out: How to Review a Beer. You don't need to get fancy. Drop some thoughts on the beer's attributes (look, smell, taste, feel) plus your overall impression. Something that backs up your rating and helps others. Thanks!