Red Chair IPA
Deschutes Brewery

Red Chair IPARed Chair IPA
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From:
Deschutes Brewery
 
Oregon, United States
Style:
American IPA
ABV:
6.4%
Score:
87
Avg:
3.89 | pDev: 10.28%
Reviews:
164
Ratings:
215
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Aug 21, 2020
Added:
Feb 22, 2009
Wants:
  8
Gots:
  8
Feb 2010: This beer is recently 'retired' - replaced by Red Chair NWPA', which is a slight variation on the original recipe.
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Ratings by Bockrules:
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Reviewed by Bockrules from New Mexico

3.58/5  rDev -8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Served on tap in Boise in a pint glass

A - Yellowish-gold with a modest white head. To the beers benefit, the head stays intact all the way down the glass and the lacing is decent.

S - A hint of hops and pear scent on a strong malt background. Not nearly as hoppy as I hoped and expected.

T - A little bit of alcohol and pear flavor upfront The body is light and a little malty. Hops barely begin to peak through in the finish, which is surprisingly dry. Not surprisingly, pear flavors come through in the finish and linger on into the aftertaste. Not a bad beer, but not what I would consider to be an American IPA. This seemed more like a cross between an English IPA and a fruit beer.

M - Moderate body with a good amount of carbonation. It seemed to fit the beer well

D - Not one of my favorite offerings from Deschutes, but a decent beer all in all. I wouldn't seek this beer out, but would order it again if the beer selection were limited. This beer reminded me a bit of Magic Hat's #9....only better.
May 15, 2009
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.4 by DOCRW from Kentucky

Aug 21, 2020
 
Rated: 3.28 by Bigwhitedog from Pennsylvania

May 30, 2019
 
Rated: 4 by RBassSFHOPit2ME from California

Mar 20, 2017
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Reviewed by rodbeermunch from Nevada

3.29/5  rDev -15.4%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Comes in darker than expected 3/4" head. The aroma wasn't really hoppy, was more of a tree that lost all of its needles or leaves.

Taste was real mellow, more like an English IPA if you ask me. Its totally balanced. Mirror Pond Pale Ale used to taste hoppier than this. Some mild citrus hop notes, but really a lot of malt to achieve balance if you're into that kind of thing.
Sep 13, 2016
 
Rated: 3.57 by HappyDays

Apr 17, 2016
 
Rated: 3.77 by Dragetor from Minnesota

Jan 30, 2016
 
Rated: 3.65 by 2beerdogs from California

Jan 25, 2016
 
Rated: 4.17 by BBelch from West Virginia

Apr 01, 2015
 
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Sep 06, 2014
 
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Jun 05, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by BeerBuckeye from Ohio

Apr 18, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by Piske41 from Illinois

Apr 08, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by JoshNLFTW from Minnesota

Mar 28, 2014
 
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Mar 21, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by JohnyFriday from Colorado

Feb 10, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by jakecattleco from California

Dec 29, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by Pacioli1445 from South Dakota

Dec 22, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by humulusphile from California

Dec 12, 2013
Red Chair IPA from Deschutes Brewery
Beer rating: 87 out of 100 with 215 ratings