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HardKnott Infra Red

HardKnott Infra Red

Rated 3.175 by BeerPals
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Brewed by Hardknott Brewery (Woolpack Inn)

Boot, Holmrook, Cumberland, United Kingdom

Style:  IPA

6.2% Alcohol by Volume

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Infra Red is an oxymoronic IPA. Of course we all know that IPAs should be pale, and made for India, and don’t get us started on the “A” word. Well, this beer has never been near India, or even near a ship. It isn’t pale, although at least it isn’t black, as it would clearly be silly to make a black IPA. Think about it, a black beer that uses a TLA1 in which the P stands for pale?But this beer is at least thinking about being pale. At least, paler than a really dark double imperial stout. It’s relative, as Albert seemed to think. Infra Red, 6.2%, Deep ruby red, earthy orange and caramel nose, sweet toffee start, peppery dark roast parsnips and a long bitter finish. Pairs well with roast game and all the trimmings or with rich dark spicy tomato based stews. Darker Indian style dishes like Rogan Josh are also a good match.

ID: 48374 Last updated 11 years ago Added to database 11 years ago

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Overall Rank24417
Overall Percentile54.4
Style Rank3111 of 5756
Style Percentile46
Lowest Score3.7
Highest Score3.7
Average Score3.700
Weighted Score3.175
Standard Deviation0.000

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  • RICHSBEER 1929 reviews
    rated 3.7 11 years ago

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

    pours a dark copper color with a ring and film of beige head, there is no visible carbonation. Good lacing on top, no retention. The aroma is bready, nice hop character with fruits and spice. Not too strong but smells fresh and inviting. The taste is nice with darker malts like crystal or caramel, bready with mild hops. Not overly complex but refreshing and good. The mouthfeel is very low carbonation in the mouth but with a light to medium body. Fruity sweetness and a little bitterness in the finish. O/D - Not too bad but not spectacular. A good amber ale on cask. I enjoyed it. Good balance and a good malt character that was a little richer than an IPA.

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