15th Anniversary Ale
Thirsty Bear Brewing Company
- From:
- Thirsty Bear Brewing Company
- California, United States
- Style:
- American Amber / Red Ale
- ABV:
- Not listed
- Score:
- +6 ratings needed
- Avg:
- 3.88 | pDev: 13.92%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 2
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Jul 19, 2014
- Added:
- Oct 28, 2011
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 0
NO SCORE
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No description / notes.
Recent ratings and reviews.
Reviewed by Gavage from Nevada
4/5 rDev +3.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev +3.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Had this October 2011. 8.9% ABV Imperial Red Ale.
Appearance: dark amber in color with a short 1/2" head.
Smell: caramel and fruit sweetness with a definite hop presence.
Taste: big malt profile here. Loads of caramel, overripe fruit sweetness, grapefruit, a hearty bitteness, and a mild alcohol tone create a big flavored beer.
Mouthfeel: heavy in body. Smooth from start to finish with dryness arriving at the swallow. Long lasting aftertaste.
Overall: a slow sipping big beer that is a departure from the standard offerings at Thirsty Bear. I found this to be nicely enjoyable, but one glass was enough for the session.
Dec 14, 2011Appearance: dark amber in color with a short 1/2" head.
Smell: caramel and fruit sweetness with a definite hop presence.
Taste: big malt profile here. Loads of caramel, overripe fruit sweetness, grapefruit, a hearty bitteness, and a mild alcohol tone create a big flavored beer.
Mouthfeel: heavy in body. Smooth from start to finish with dryness arriving at the swallow. Long lasting aftertaste.
Overall: a slow sipping big beer that is a departure from the standard offerings at Thirsty Bear. I found this to be nicely enjoyable, but one glass was enough for the session.
Reviewed by cbutova from Massachusetts
4/5 rDev +3.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev +3.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Notes from SF trip.
A- Ruby red with a one finger white head. Decent retention and a nice ring leaves plenty of spotty lace.
S- Balance of hops and malts, nice for the style. Some caramel and general grain hints. Pine and citrus hop notes.
T- Follows nose nicely. All around balance. Good citrus, floral and pine hop notes. Backbone of caramel and sweet malt. Slight roast and raisin.
MF- Creamy moderately thick body with a nice silky carbonation. Finishes bitter.
Yeast and spice character comes out nicely with warmth. Good ending with a nice blend of hops, yeast and malt characters.
Oct 28, 2011A- Ruby red with a one finger white head. Decent retention and a nice ring leaves plenty of spotty lace.
S- Balance of hops and malts, nice for the style. Some caramel and general grain hints. Pine and citrus hop notes.
T- Follows nose nicely. All around balance. Good citrus, floral and pine hop notes. Backbone of caramel and sweet malt. Slight roast and raisin.
MF- Creamy moderately thick body with a nice silky carbonation. Finishes bitter.
Yeast and spice character comes out nicely with warmth. Good ending with a nice blend of hops, yeast and malt characters.
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