Red Riding Hood

Try it alongside The Big Bad Wolf IPA

Style:  Red IPA

ABV: 6.2%

ECB: 37

IBU: 53

Malts: Kolsch, SM40, Light Crystal, Medium Crystal, Munich, Voodoo

Hops: Nectaron, Amarillo, Eclipse, Simcoe, Apollo Salvo, Mosaic, Sabro, El Dorado LupoMax

Yeast: California Ale

Colour: Deep Red

Aroma: Toffee, Caramel, Oranges, Grapefruit, sweet fruits

Body: Medium

Flavour: Toffee on the front of the palate gives way to citrus with a jammy finish

Bitterness: Medium - but balances the malt sweetness

Tasting Notes

Malty and hoppy, as a Red IPA should be. A beautiful blend of intense toffee, caramel malts with bursting hoppy goodness. The citrusy hops create an orange marmalade vibe when combined with the caramelised malts. Notes of dried fruit, jam, cream, pineapple, and pine all compliment in the background. Subtle notes of passionfruit, mangoes and sweet fruit.

Brewer’s Notes

One of my favourite beer styles. They are hoppy like IPA’s and malt-like red ales and stouts. Lots of malts and hops used to create something unique and complex. Made to be simple for people who like to sip, equally for the people who like to smash beers.