Malty Reds

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  1. xsouldriverx

    xsouldriverx Initiate (0) Aug 5, 2006 New York

    so im looking for some red beers to try out that are more malt based than hops forward.(hops hurt my stomach) so far the only two ive had were rogues imp red (good but way too much hops) and killians (fine but i feel there is better put there)
    mostpy looking for somethibg readily available on the east coast and something (preferably) that comes in a 4 or 6er. i have way too many bombers and they arnt the beat for nights of summer drinking.
     
    #1 xsouldriverx, May 28, 2012
  2. strictly4DK

    strictly4DK Initiate (0) Mar 26, 2009 Pennsylvania

    Try to find some Anderson Valley Boont Amber. It's definitely on the maltier side of a red/amber ale. One of my absolute favorites. Distribution seems spotty to PA so I'm not sure about NY.
     
    #2 strictly4DK, May 28, 2012
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  3. denver10

    denver10 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,155) Nov 17, 2010 New Mexico
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    I'd seek out Ambers instead of reds.

    Bell's Amber
    Odell's Levity (not sure of your location)
    Widmer's Drop Top

    The Anderson Valley is a good rec too. I am not a fan but lots are.
     
    #3 denver10, May 28, 2012
  4. dap325

    dap325 Initiate (0) Apr 2, 2009 New York

    Oskar Blues Old Chub
     
    #4 dap325, May 28, 2012
  5. Chickenhawk9932

    Chickenhawk9932 Pooh-Bah (2,855) Jul 19, 2010 Pennsylvania
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    Sam Adams Irish Red is good - along the same lines as Killians and way better.
     
    #5 Chickenhawk9932, May 28, 2012
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  6. BB1313

    BB1313 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,290) Jul 16, 2009 Ohio
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    North Coast Red Seal should do the trick, if you've never tried it before... caramel malts shine and hops take a backseat and seem non-existent.. it's a classic..
     
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  7. JimKal

    JimKal Savant (1,213) Jul 31, 2011 North Carolina

    Fat Tire is one of my favorite Amber ales. big malty flavor and great mouthfeel. the can is even better than the bottle. I also love the IPAs so when I go for an amber it is a matter of choice, not necessity.
     
    #7 JimKal, May 28, 2012
  8. yemenmocha

    yemenmocha Grand Pooh-Bah (4,116) Jun 18, 2002 Arizona
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    Alaskan Amber.

    It's actually an Alt. Great malty, drinkable beer.
     
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  9. knightlypint

    knightlypint Initiate (0) Apr 18, 2012 New Jersey

    I'd like to suggest an Italian Amber, Menabrea...excellent, little trace of hops.

    Also try Ayinger Altbairisch Dunkel, it's a mild smooth malty dark beer and it's delicious.

    You might try switching to German dunkel weisses for a while too, they're probably milder than reds.

    (BTW: Do you pour sediment into your glass then drink it? If you do stop, the cramps will go away in a day or two. Consuming the sediment in wheat beers is ok but if you're doing it with Belgian beers you have to stop it...sediment in Belgian beers is generally to be left in the bottle...it causes severe cramps.)

    Get well, KP.
     
    #9 knightlypint, May 28, 2012
  10. bifrost17

    bifrost17 Initiate (0) Dec 16, 2011 Washington

    Zoe from Maine Beer Co.
     
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  11. LambicKing

    LambicKing Initiate (0) Apr 13, 2011 Germany

    If you can find it, give Palm Royale or regular Palm a shot...
     
    #11 LambicKing, May 28, 2012
  12. gatornation

    gatornation Grand High Pooh-Bah (10,388) Apr 18, 2007 Arizona
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    odells red might do it for you and Great lakes makes Conway Irish red
     
    #12 gatornation, May 28, 2012
  13. xsouldriverx

    xsouldriverx Initiate (0) Aug 5, 2006 New York

    my stomach issues have nothing to do with cramps. my stomach just doesnt like hops very much, it seems to just sit in my stomach and it tends to cause much more acid reflux than a malty porter or stout. I also am not the biggest fan of that overly hoppy taste anyway so it works out.

    Im going to spring for some of that north coast red seal because im pretty sure ive seen it around before. If not ill look for sam adams red, ive wanted to try that for a while but have only seen it in a variety pack.

    @yemenmocha: alaskan isnt available out in NY. but when my boss went to alaska he drank some and liked it a lot. he has an empty bottle of it sitting above his desk.
     
    #13 xsouldriverx, May 28, 2012
  14. xsouldriverx

    xsouldriverx Initiate (0) Aug 5, 2006 New York

    And i realize that i said East Coast and didnt specify, sorry about that.
    Its NY, specifically the NYC area.
     
    #14 xsouldriverx, May 28, 2012
  15. 4DAloveofSTOUT

    4DAloveofSTOUT Grand Pooh-Bah (4,064) Nov 28, 2008 Illinois
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    Lakefront Riverwest Stien beer. Its amazing for what you are looking for in a malty red. i know its not on the east coast, but it would be really easy to trade for.
     
    #15 4DAloveofSTOUT, May 28, 2012
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  16. VncentLIFE

    VncentLIFE Initiate (0) Feb 16, 2011 North Carolina

    Pub exclusive, but Great Lakes Rally Drum Red. I didnt like it all that much, but everyone seems to love it.
     
    #16 VncentLIFE, May 28, 2012
  17. jbertsch

    jbertsch Pooh-Bah (2,874) Dec 14, 2008 Massachusetts
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    To the OP - Zoe tastes like the exact opposite of a malty red to me. When fresh, its definitely hoppy to my taste buds. Just FYI.

    I remember Sam Adams Brick Red being malty. Not sure if that's in bottles. I see it on tap every now and then.
     
    #17 jbertsch, May 29, 2012
  18. djsmith1174

    djsmith1174 Savant (1,015) Aug 21, 2005 Minnesota

    He'brew Genesis Ale is a pretty malty red.
     
    #18 djsmith1174, May 29, 2012
  19. bifrost17

    bifrost17 Initiate (0) Dec 16, 2011 Washington


    I was expecting hops based on what the bottle says, but I live in seattle and I had to trade to get this beer. I think the bottles I had were older and the hop characters were totally gone. Wish I could try it fresh.
     
    #19 bifrost17, May 29, 2012
  20. keithmurray

    keithmurray Pooh-Bah (2,967) Oct 7, 2009 Connecticut
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    if youre in NY you should be able to get some brooklyn laeger
     
    #20 keithmurray, May 29, 2012
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