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Alaskan Brewing PIlot Series: Imperial Red

Alaskan Brewing PIlot Series: Imperial Red

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Brewed by Alaskan Brewing Company

Juneau, AK, United States

Style:  Strong Ale

8.5% Alcohol by Volume

70 International Bittering Units

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Style: Recently made popular by west coast American breweries, Imperial Red ales feature high hop bitterness, full-flavored caramel malt profiles and a higher original gravity. While balance is key, Imperial Red ales are more malt-forward than other hoppy American beer styles. Flavor Profile: Alaskan Imperial Red is a full-bodied deep mahogany ale with ruby red highlights. Citrus notes of chamomile, grapefruit and Meyer lemon brighten the aroma. A zesty array of hop flavors from mango and bitter orange to green mint and hibiscus meld with the nutty, roasted caramel and subtle dried fruit flavors of the complex malt profile to create a surprisingly fresh, yet warming example of the style. History: Alaskan Brewing beers are all about balance, in both flavor and experience, so that the many elements in any given recipe come together to showcase each other in delicious beer harmony. Alaskan’s brewers sought to bring this skill to new heights with Alaskan Imperial Red - balancing big malt flavor, intense hop characters and the welcome thaw of an imperial profile. Ingredients: Alaskan Imperial Red Ale is made from glacier-fed water, a generous blend of Centennial, Citra, Meridian and Summit hops and premium two-row and specialty malts. Our water originates from the 1,500 square-mile Juneau Ice Field and from the more than 90 inches of rainfall Juneau receives each year. Recommendations The strong flavors of Alaskan Imperial Red deserve equally flavorful food pairings. Spicier foods with earthy or bready notes, such as fried mozzarella with spicy marinara sauce, red curry with potatoes and French onion soup, bring out both the hoppy and malty characters of the Imperial Red. The Story Behind the Label From the depths of the Bering Sea to the menus of top chefs throughout the world, Alaskan king crab is the ultimate in sought-after delicacies. Alaska fishermen defy freezing temperatures and towering waves to bring king crab on board during the narrow window of harvest each year, some of whom pay the ultimate price. The prize they seek can weigh as much as 24 pounds and measure five feet from spiney tip to spiney tip. Similarly, Alaskan Imperial Red features an oversized flavor profile of malts and hops and a limited window of availability, only a few short months before the season is over. Catch it while you can.

ID: 51097 Last updated 1 month ago Added to database 11 years ago

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Overall Rank12166
Overall Percentile78.3
Style Rank351 of 813
Style Percentile56.8
Lowest Score3.6
Highest Score3.8
Average Score3.700
Weighted Score3.280
Standard Deviation0.000

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  • SLOWRUNNER77 5682 reviews
    rated 3.6 11 years ago

    Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

    Another big red going for balance between Carmel chocolate and nutty malts and sweet and bitter citrusy hops. Pretty well done though not enough to justify the price tag.

  • BEAV 1788 reviews
    rated 3.8 11 years ago

    Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

    22 oz bottle. Pours ruby amber with a huge fluffy off white head that retains well and laces the glass.

    The aroma is sweet nutty caramel malts and piney hops.

    The flavor is sweet nutty caramel malts with a big bitter piney hop finish and a little fruit and resin. The mouthfeel is medium bodied and slightly watery.

    Overall, nice balance of the malts and hops. I like it.

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