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Pinstripe Red Ale
Ska Brewing Co.
- From:
- Ska Brewing Co.
- Colorado, United States
- Style:
- American Amber / Red Ale
Ranked #293 - ABV:
- 5.15%
- Score:
- 80
Ranked #25,980 - Avg:
- 3.54 | pDev: 12.71%
- Reviews:
- 141
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Sep 24, 2023
- Added:
- Mar 26, 2002
- Wants:
- 9
- Gots:
- 40
No description / notes.
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Ratings by Metalmonk:
Reviewed by Metalmonk from North Carolina
4.02/5 rDev +13.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5
4.02/5 rDev +13.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5
This can just as easily be classified as a pale ale, both in terms of flavor and appearance. It pours a golden-copper that doesn't look very red or amber to me. An army of bubbles and a creamy inch-high head are its best traits in the looks department. The head halves quickly but retains well, leaving lots of lace in its wake.
Nose provides some good sniffin': light and fruity hops, red licorice, bubblegum.
Grape bazooka dominates the flavor. Hops are fruity and springy as the aroma hints. Bubblegum keeps coming to mind. Just enough malt backup to keeps things well-rounded.
Some carbonation is here and that's good; I was worried how this beer would be (in that dept. and others) since it was bottled in September '06. Looks like it has staying power, though the very soft and smoothed-out texture does hint at some age, bordering on watery.
Nothing spectacular, but a very likeable beer that satisfies, with nothing terribly negative going against it. Was glad to try it--thanks to my bro mnwags for hooking it up.
Aug 15, 2007Nose provides some good sniffin': light and fruity hops, red licorice, bubblegum.
Grape bazooka dominates the flavor. Hops are fruity and springy as the aroma hints. Bubblegum keeps coming to mind. Just enough malt backup to keeps things well-rounded.
Some carbonation is here and that's good; I was worried how this beer would be (in that dept. and others) since it was bottled in September '06. Looks like it has staying power, though the very soft and smoothed-out texture does hint at some age, bordering on watery.
Nothing spectacular, but a very likeable beer that satisfies, with nothing terribly negative going against it. Was glad to try it--thanks to my bro mnwags for hooking it up.
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by NorsemanOne from Utah
4.02/5 rDev +13.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
4.02/5 rDev +13.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Not sure if canned on or BB 9.8.23
Purchased at Dabc for $2.09
Poured at fridge temp into a nonic glass
Pours medium, nearly clear amber with a 2F sandy colored head and visible rising carbo. Nice sheet lacing trailing behind. 4
Strong and sweet caramel malt, leaning towards over-sweet. However it's nearly balanced by apple fruitiness, akin to cider/old nondescript orchard apples. 3.75
Taste was unexpected in the best way. Initially some lightly bitter hops, and then brilliantly balanced malt with a caramel afterthought and neutral is the best way I can describe it, apple. Barely sweet apple, apple skin, some light fermentation, and touch of grain as well. 4.25
Moderately dry, light carbo, frothy and on the medium bodied side. 3.75
Overall a pleasant and enjoyable red. 4
Sep 24, 2023Purchased at Dabc for $2.09
Poured at fridge temp into a nonic glass
Pours medium, nearly clear amber with a 2F sandy colored head and visible rising carbo. Nice sheet lacing trailing behind. 4
Strong and sweet caramel malt, leaning towards over-sweet. However it's nearly balanced by apple fruitiness, akin to cider/old nondescript orchard apples. 3.75
Taste was unexpected in the best way. Initially some lightly bitter hops, and then brilliantly balanced malt with a caramel afterthought and neutral is the best way I can describe it, apple. Barely sweet apple, apple skin, some light fermentation, and touch of grain as well. 4.25
Moderately dry, light carbo, frothy and on the medium bodied side. 3.75
Overall a pleasant and enjoyable red. 4
Reviewed by JZH1000 from Colorado
3.66/5 rDev +3.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3.66/5 rDev +3.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
12oz can, best by April 15th 2023
On the pour, 1 finger of reddish tan head formed on top of a dark red, pushing amber body. Head recedes relatively quickly.
Aroma is led by grassy, floral, and citric hops with some yeasty character in the form of light stone fruits. Malt is present in the back with a light caramel sweetness. Slight oxidation.
Flavor isn't as hoppy, but there is a definite bitterness up front before the malt really takes over with a soft carmalt sweetness, as well as light malt ball character. Doughy yeast character present throughout.
Feel is less full bodied than expected, but only a touch. Surprisingly drinkable as the finish starts quickly and isn't all that long. Attenuation seems quite high for the style.
Overall this is a decent beer. It comes off as some cross between a scottish red and an American pale ale, which in my opinion is a little bit too contradicting, in terms of dark malt and citric hops. Despite that the feel is fitting.
Apr 02, 2023On the pour, 1 finger of reddish tan head formed on top of a dark red, pushing amber body. Head recedes relatively quickly.
Aroma is led by grassy, floral, and citric hops with some yeasty character in the form of light stone fruits. Malt is present in the back with a light caramel sweetness. Slight oxidation.
Flavor isn't as hoppy, but there is a definite bitterness up front before the malt really takes over with a soft carmalt sweetness, as well as light malt ball character. Doughy yeast character present throughout.
Feel is less full bodied than expected, but only a touch. Surprisingly drinkable as the finish starts quickly and isn't all that long. Attenuation seems quite high for the style.
Overall this is a decent beer. It comes off as some cross between a scottish red and an American pale ale, which in my opinion is a little bit too contradicting, in terms of dark malt and citric hops. Despite that the feel is fitting.
Rated by Jamesg1188 from Colorado
4.22/5 rDev +19.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.22/5 rDev +19.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
One of my favorite red ales. Also love the brewery.
Feb 14, 2019Reviewed by vette2006c5r from Minnesota
3.49/5 rDev -1.4%
look: 4.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
3.49/5 rDev -1.4%
look: 4.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
Pinstripe res pours a reddish color with a big long lasting and lacing head. Smooth malty aroma. Flavor is harsh malts, subtle hints of tobacco. Weaker body. Overall a pretty average red ale.
Jun 16, 2018
Pinstripe Red Ale from Ska Brewing Co.
Beer rating:
80 out of
100 with
355 ratings
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