Phillips Brewing Company Coulrophobia India Red Ale at 6.5% ABV (C$2.67 at Crowfoot Liquor Douglas Square, 341 ml, best before 6-Aug-2016, acquired 24-May-2016, reviewed 25-May-2016)
Appearance: clear medium amber with two fingers of fine light beige head diminishing gradually to a thin cap, moderate lacing. (3/5) Aroma: sweet citrus, caramel/toffee malt, pine, earth. (7/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate bitter. (7/10) Medium body, moderate carbonation, off-dry moderate bitter finish. (3/5)
For the record, I’m not scared of clowns, they’re just fucking creepy, OK? Mostly because the makeup communicates one thing, while the actual facial expression can be the complete opposite. Likewise, this is a pretty decent example of the style, but it’s a style that tends to be neither fish nor fowl. Fairly evenly-matched malt and hop characteristics are present here, but instead of a balance, it feels a little more like a fight. (14/20)
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