Hello beer lovers and welcome to another edition of the
NorCal Beer Blog's brew review.
Tonight’s featured beer is Drake's Brewing Company Exxpedition
Imperial Red Ale.
From the Drake's Brewing Company website:” Drake’s Exxpedition
Imperial Red Ale- 8% ABV, 70 IBUs– Since the beginning Drake’s brewers have
sought to create beers that transcend the brews that have come before. Our
original brewer Roger Lind created our long standing seasonal Expedition, a
hoppy American Red Ale, back when the punch of American hops were less that
normal in your typical red ale. Now, our brewers are taking that beer to the
next level for its “Double X” rendition, Exxpedition Imperial American Red Ale.
Ruby red from crystal malts and roasted barley, this beer delivers rich caramel
notes and just a hint of roast. Additions of citrusy, resinous West-Coast hops
and an abundant dry-hop then punctuate the malt with intense flavors and aromas
of grapefruit with a clean bitter finish. **Annual Seasonal**”
Let’s get started!
Appearance: Pours a very nice red color with a solid and
large beige head and clingy lacing.
Aroma: Sweet and roasted malts, citrus and pine hops and
toffee.
Taste: Caramel, roasted malts, toffee, citrus, tropical and
pine hops. Not overly sweet, bitter and
super tasty.
Overall: Drake's
Brewing Company Exxpedition Imperial Red Ale is fantastic. Well balanced and very, very drinkable, at 8%
ABV (and 70 IBUs) it hits all the right places for a beer that is to be enjoyed
during this time of year (or any time for that matter).
Cheers!
Mark Harvey
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