Retro Red
The Fort Collins Brewery

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From:
The Fort Collins Brewery
 
Colorado, United States
Style:
American Amber / Red Ale
ABV:
5.2%
Score:
82
Avg:
3.61 | pDev: 11.91%
Reviews:
184
Ratings:
216
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Aug 08, 2016
Added:
Nov 24, 2004
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  2
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Ratings by far333:
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Reviewed by far333 from Connecticut

3.4/5  rDev -5.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
Darkened ruby grapefruit colored with an orangey head that settles quickly.

Aroma of ripe fruit, slightly metallic, rough-edged hops, and almost a wheat malt note.

Rough-edged flavor as well, reminds me of a fall beer with dry-leaves maltiness, almost a bit smokey, some straw and muted grapefruit hops, and ripe fruits. Notes of caramel and toffee linger.

Mouthfeel is slick and watery upfront, finishes tingly.

Average drinkability, not too complex, and some of the flavor nuances are odd or off.
Jun 10, 2009
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4 by Jodio from Texas

Aug 08, 2016
 
Rated: 3.73 by OKCNittany from Oklahoma

Feb 01, 2016
 
Rated: 3 by Hellpop65 from Kansas

Dec 13, 2014
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Reviewed by dcscientist from Colorado

3.75/5  rDev +3.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
I like reds, and this one was pretty good. Haven't seen it around much any more, maybe they changed the name or stopped making it. The brewery has undertaken a complete makeover, so we'll see what comes of that.
Sep 26, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by bcsbeer from Florida

Apr 25, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Gustavus_97 from Michigan

Apr 22, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by djrn2 from New Jersey

Apr 18, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by appetiteforparis from Colorado

Feb 22, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by LXIXME from New Mexico

Dec 31, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by BillRoth from Maryland

Dec 29, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by jaydoc from Kansas

Nov 16, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by famous_mortimur from Colorado

Sep 28, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by harpus from Alabama

Jul 22, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by OldTime from Georgia

Jul 13, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by LoveStout from New York

Jul 06, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by acurtis from New Jersey

Jul 06, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by ejimhof from Pennsylvania

Jun 29, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by tbone1384 from Wyoming

Nov 09, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by bzach from Indiana

Oct 16, 2012
Retro Red from The Fort Collins Brewery
Beer rating: 82 out of 100 with 216 ratings