Imperial Red Ales, anyone?

Discussion in 'Beer Talk' started by Mongrel, Oct 28, 2013.

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
Page 2 of 5
  1. offthelevel_bytheplumb

    offthelevel_bytheplumb Maven (1,277) Aug 19, 2013 Illinois

    Imperial Reds, seeing as we are willing to call them that, are also my favorite style of beer. Lagunitas Lucky 13 is my favorite Imperial Red.
     
    #21 offthelevel_bytheplumb, Oct 28, 2013
    Rainblows and dianimal like this.
  2. ThickNStout

    ThickNStout Pooh-Bah (2,142) Mar 8, 2011 Georgia

    The occasionally released Lagunitas Imperial Red is pretty darn good too.
     
    #22 ThickNStout, Oct 28, 2013
    Ant7780, FriarTuckInLuck and PerdidoKeyBum like this.
  3. ZachKelly

    ZachKelly Initiate (0) Dec 25, 2012 Virginia

    Nosferatu, as has been mentioned a few times, is a must. One of the best beers I've had.

    Apocalypse Ale Werks Hoppocalypse is a really good one as well that is made in VA.
     
    #23 ZachKelly, Oct 28, 2013
  4. KingforaDay

    KingforaDay Pooh-Bah (2,445) Aug 5, 2010 New Jersey
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Red Rocket Ale from Bear Republic is very good. This is a style I don't visit often enough but will have to.
     
    #24 KingforaDay, Oct 28, 2013
    kuhndog likes this.
  5. ChanChan

    ChanChan Maven (1,341) Dec 12, 2009 California

    My two favorites...
    [​IMG]
    These blow Sierra Nevada's Beer Camp Imperial Red Ale out of the water!!
     
    #25 ChanChan, Oct 28, 2013
    GetMeAnIPA, offthelevel_bytheplumb, Rainblows and 4 others like this.
  6. Redbeerd

    Redbeerd Initiate (0) Feb 21, 2013 California

    Bootleggers did a collaboration beer with Cismontane and Tusting Brewing Co for the OC BrewHaHa called Hop Monster, that was a great IRA
     
    #26 Redbeerd, Oct 28, 2013
  7. Boonedog

    Boonedog Initiate (0) Apr 10, 2013 Illinois

    Agree. Especially for $3.99 for a Bomber at the local Mariano's!
     
    #27 Boonedog, Oct 28, 2013
    offthelevel_bytheplumb likes this.
  8. jmw

    jmw Initiate (0) Feb 4, 2009 North Carolina


    Phenomenal beer. Possibly the best regular-lineup beer that GL produces.

    However, and acknowledging that this is splitting hairs, Nosferatu didn't used to be called an imperial red until just a couple of years ago, and was admittedly a marketing decision. Personally I think 'imperial red' is a construct instead of a style.
    More here
     
    #28 jmw, Oct 28, 2013
  9. Hirshi

    Hirshi Initiate (0) May 1, 2012 New York

    Barrier Brewing's Red Button (the double to their single Red, Bulkhead, which is also delicious) is a great example.

    Nugget Nectar is the standard (out east at least)
     
    #29 Hirshi, Oct 28, 2013
  10. spicoli00

    spicoli00 Pooh-Bah (2,305) Jul 6, 2005 Indiana
    Pooh-Bah

    I have seen the Lucky 13 on sale for $3.50/bomber. Still wondering why i didn't buy a case of it at that price. probably still drank a case worth :stuck_out_tongue:
     
    #30 spicoli00, Oct 28, 2013
    alucard6679 likes this.
  11. RBassSFHOPit2ME

    RBassSFHOPit2ME Initiate (0) Mar 1, 2009 California

    Lagunitas Imperial Red was one of the best examples of the style I can remember having. Nugget Nectar a fantastic standout as well. Sadly, and I have no idea why Lagunitas decided to nix Imperial Red from their lineup this year. Much better than Lucky 13 IMHO.
     
    #31 RBassSFHOPit2ME, Oct 28, 2013
    jakecattleco and PerdidoKeyBum like this.
  12. Mongrel

    Mongrel Initiate (0) Feb 14, 2013 Maryland

    It's been a while since I've had Nugget Nectar, but I remember it more as just an amber IPA, as opposed to a big, crimson, creamy Imperial Red. Although I could be wrong. I'll just have to refresh my memory!
     
    #32 Mongrel, Oct 28, 2013
  13. jcos

    jcos Pundit (802) Nov 23, 2009 Maryland


    I'm with you on this one. Not that I dislike Nugget Nectar.
     
    #33 jcos, Oct 28, 2013
    Mongrel likes this.
  14. Roger85

    Roger85 Pundit (965) Aug 24, 2012 Illinois

    Bells This One Goes to 11 is the best beer from this style that I've ever had. Ridiculously good.
     
    #34 Roger85, Oct 28, 2013
    BasterdInABasket, MichaelinFishers, ChrisMon02 and 3 others like this.
  15. ChrisRoberts

    ChrisRoberts Initiate (0) Sep 24, 2013 Oklahoma

    marshall 5th anniversary BB IRA. I have a few im holding on to for a special occasion. my favorite red ale by far
     
    #35 ChrisRoberts, Oct 28, 2013
  16. dianimal

    dianimal Savant (1,006) Apr 18, 2012 California

    Alaskan Pilot Series Imperial Red Ale (with a crab on the label) is delicious!! In fact, I think I might have to pick one up later tonight.

    I am also a big fan of Lucky 13, Hop Head Read, and Evil Dead Red.
     
    #36 dianimal, Oct 28, 2013
  17. Flibber

    Flibber Initiate (0) Jul 27, 2013 England

    I can't see that label going down very well in the UK!
     
    #37 Flibber, Oct 28, 2013
    Mongrel, SammyJaxxxx, Hirshi and 1 other person like this.
  18. SportsandJorts

    SportsandJorts Initiate (0) Nov 17, 2012 Virginia

    I know someone has said Bell's This one goes to eleven. I came to say this even though it was a one time release. I have also had Bell's draft only IRA and it is also delicious and I have seen it at a few bars and Bell's events around michigan
     
    #38 SportsandJorts, Oct 28, 2013
  19. gatornation

    gatornation Grand High Pooh-Bah (10,388) Apr 18, 2007 Arizona
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Steel Toe Rainmaker
     
    #39 gatornation, Oct 28, 2013
    EJJ1848 and sacrelicio like this.
  20. azorie

    azorie Pooh-Bah (2,471) Mar 18, 2006 Florida
    Pooh-Bah

    Does #2 red dye in Phiny the elder count? j/k
     
    #40 azorie, Oct 28, 2013
    SammyJaxxxx likes this.
Page 2 of 5
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.