Red Leaf Smooth Red Lager
Great Lakes Brewery

Red Leaf Smooth Red LagerRed Leaf Smooth Red Lager
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From:
Great Lakes Brewery
 
Ontario, Canada
Style:
American Amber / Red Lager
ABV:
5%
Score:
75
Avg:
3.16 | pDev: 12.34%
Reviews:
29
Ratings:
65
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jan 23, 2021
Added:
Jul 23, 2004
Wants:
  3
Gots:
  7
Hints of caramel, nuts and toasted malt result in a fully flavoured yet deceptively smooth lager. A well balanced body makes it a perfect year-round beer. Red Leaf is an ideal match with burgers, stews, sandwiches and similar selections. 5% alcohol by volume.
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Rated: 3.82 by Hoptimologist from Canada (ON)

Jan 23, 2021
 
Rated: 3.38 by gallaghercm from Canada (ON)

Mar 17, 2019
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Reviewed by taxandbeerguy from Canada (ON)

3.36/5  rDev +6.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
On tap at the Thirsty Cactus in Dundas, Ontario.

Appearance - Pours a semi-hazy dark red color, capped with two fingers of frothy white head. Good staying power and a fine curtain of lacing at the edges of this GLB glass.

Smell - Grain, caramel, slightly vegetative. Ok for the style.

Taste - Like the nose, presenting some bitterness early, but switching to a carmel sweetness at the close.

Mouthfeel - Smooth, medium-light bodied, well carbonated. A touch gassy but goes down easy.

Overall - Not a bad lager, certainly better than many out there.
Nov 23, 2018
 
Rated: 3 by boszormeny from Canada (ON)

Jun 27, 2018
 
Rated: 3.49 by bixby1971 from Canada (ON)

Feb 12, 2018
 
Rated: 3.25 by Pmicdee from Canada (ON)

Dec 07, 2017
 
Rated: 3.41 by Electros from Canada (ON)

Nov 14, 2016
 
Rated: 2.68 by kinguy from Canada (ON)

Aug 08, 2016
 
Rated: 3.68 by Mack from Canada (QC)

Aug 05, 2016
 
Rated: 3.25 by GoHabsGo from Canada (ON)

Jun 18, 2016
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Reviewed by DaveBar from Canada (ON)

3.79/5  rDev +19.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Purchased at the brewery for just around $2.25 or so for a 473ml can. Served at 4deg C in a draught glass

A- Opens well and pours a 1" high white head that is gone in a minute or so. Medium brown colour and filtered clear

S- Lots of malt. Touch metallic

T- Caramel and malt. Very nice overall though. Low on the hops but that's ok. Different style and has a body to it that is balanced and super refreshing. Like the malt base a lot.

M- Crisp but very mass produced north American style.

O- I like this one. Has a balance to it that keeps this brew a winner in my eye. Just enjoyable and will buy a few for the hell of it. Nice break and a decent price

Food Pairing

This nice little brew went well with..... Meat loaf. I like it with low filler and mucho ground beef. Recipe can be given if you message me.

Enjoy!
Mar 17, 2016
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Reviewed by beersareonme from Canada (ON)

3.58/5  rDev +13.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
On tap @ Sammy's in Brantford ON. It's a good pint, nothing too complex or new-aged. Just a decent red lager. I can definitely say that you can tell that it is "fresh". Makes a big difference! Cheers
Jan 28, 2016
 
Rated: 3.2 by Simon212 from Canada (ON)

Dec 06, 2015
 
Rated: 3 by valianes from Canada (ON)

Jul 17, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by 4ster from Canada (ON)

Jun 07, 2014
 
Rated: 2.75 by stevergca from Canada (ON)

May 05, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by Jotora from Canada (ON)

Apr 09, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by esto from Canada (ON)

Oct 07, 2013
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Reviewed by Mindsquall from Canada (ON)

3.23/5  rDev +2.2%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.25
Another can from my last LCBO trip, This one poured a dark brown/ruby with some slight white head which I suppose makes sense since it is a "Red" lager. Smell is very faintly of sweet malt, not a whole lot in the nose here. Taste is very light with a hint of sweetness in the finish but the hop profile is a little weak. Mouthfeel is nice and clean, this would go well with food s the flavor isn't overpowering, would also serve as a good "Lawnmower" beer on a hot day.

Overall it isn't bad. I'd get it again if it were on sale.
Jul 20, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by jmkoscie from Canada (ON)

Jul 20, 2013
Red Leaf Smooth Red Lager from Great Lakes Brewery
Beer rating: 75 out of 100 with 65 ratings