HardKnott Infra Red
HardKnott Infra Red
Rated 3.175 by BeerPals
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.
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| Overall Rank | 25244 |
| Overall Percentile | 54.6 |
| Style Rank | 3288 of 6163 |
| Style Percentile | 46.6 |
| Lowest Score | 3.7 |
| Highest Score | 3.7 |
| Average Score | 3.700 |
| Weighted Score | 3.175 |
| Standard Deviation | 0.000 |
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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.
