BrewDog Five AM Red Ale American Amber / Red Ale at 5% ABV (C$4.2 at Sherbrooke Liquor, 330 ml, no bottle date or best before)
Appearance: clear medium amber with one finger of rocky light tan head diminishing gradually to a thick cap, moderate lacing. (4/5) Aroma: woody, citrus, caramel, tropical fruit. (7/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate bitter. (7/10) Medium body, moderate carbonation, lingering bitter finish. (4/5)
Quite a hoppy red ale, with lots of IPA character. Tends a little to the heavy-handed, with a fairly emphatic malt presence not unlike some DIPA’s. Five different malts and six different hops make for a bit of a kitchen sink, but it’s reasonably smooth and easy drinking despite that. (15/20)
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