Festivus Ale
Free State Brewing Co.
- From:
- Free State Brewing Co.
- Kansas, United States
- Style:
- American Amber / Red Ale
- ABV:
- 7.05%
- Score:
- +5 ratings needed
- Avg:
- 3.62 | pDev: 6.08%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 1
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Jan 27, 2016
- Added:
- Dec 17, 2012
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 0
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Holiday ales in American craft brewing generally fall into two camps: spiced malty strong ales and celebrations of the hop. Festivus falls squarely in the hoppy camp, with generous additions of Chinook, Centennial and Cascade hops complementing the English & German malts at its backbone. And it would surely hold its own against other Holiday ales in feats of strength, coming in at approximately 7.0% ABV. The focus lies on the floral, citrusy, slightly fruity nobility of Centennial and Cascade hops. Two dry-hop additions contribute to this hop-centric focus. Subtle roasty, chocolate, biscuit-like, and caramel notes from the malts interplay with the resiny qualities of the hops...characters that are further emphasized by this beers dry finish. Red-hued, medium-bodied and hoppy.
Recent ratings and reviews.
Reviewed by Groenebeor from California
3.5/5 rDev -3.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.5/5 rDev -3.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Poured from the tap into a growler and enjoyed at home.
Poured into a pint glass.
Color: Dark red, definitely more on the red side than amber. Small white head that dissipates quickly, and leaves nary a lace.
The smell is of biscuity malt, christmas spices, and cascade hops.
This is definitely a christmas beer. Medium bodied red ale malts, festive spices, light hop flavor. Not very bitter at all - this beer hides its 69 IBUs very well.
Overall an average beer. Nothing spectacular, but worth trying.
Dec 17, 2012Poured into a pint glass.
Color: Dark red, definitely more on the red side than amber. Small white head that dissipates quickly, and leaves nary a lace.
The smell is of biscuity malt, christmas spices, and cascade hops.
This is definitely a christmas beer. Medium bodied red ale malts, festive spices, light hop flavor. Not very bitter at all - this beer hides its 69 IBUs very well.
Overall an average beer. Nothing spectacular, but worth trying.
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