Style: American imperial red ale
Menu description: Piney hops, sweet grapefruit & citrus flavors.
ABV: 8.7%
Tasting notes: There’s a certain smell and taste that accompanies anything labeled as having “piney hops.” I suppose that makes sense, but I’ve never seen a particular descriptor be so consistently accurate. I don’t really get the grapefruit & citrus, but it’s pretty good. Strong flavor, probably doesn’t play well with others.
Rating: 3/5
Bottle description: Slightly tart with notes of peach and coriander.
ABV: 5.6%
My thoughts: This has a mild peach scent with slight undertones of malt. It tastes pretty peachy, which is nice. Its always a plus when a fruit based beer actually tastes like the fruit its allegedly made with instead of… well… nothing. Its got a sweet base with the promised slight tartness. You can taste the coriander as well (also surprising!) and it makes for a very nice contrast with the sweet fruit taste. Strong carbonation gives it a nice zing. Its got a very full body and is remarkably rich feeling. The color bears noting; its a rich, almost golden red color. It’s pretty eye catching and unique, which matches the unique flavor well. It leaves a very light and pleasant aftertaste that is reminiscent of its namesake fruit. I tore through a six pack of these pretty quick. It’s one of the more enjoyable beers I’ve had from Blue Moon. Their seasonals tend to be really hit or miss. I’m happy to say that this one was a solid hit.
Number of times I’ve had it: 6 (a six pack of 12 ounce bottles)
Rating: 5/5
Location: Bought the six pack at 7-Eleven and drank them at home.
