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Tommy Gun Red

American-Style Amber/Red Ale

Oct 142013

Brewer Reviewer’s Take: Tommy Gun Red by Hideout Brewing Company is a bit more caramel than red in hue. I expected a higher carbonation level as is common in American-Style Amber/Red Ales. Citrus hop in aroma and leaves with a head that lingers. Long lasting aftertaste that sits on the back of the tongue. a good addition to the hideout arsenal of beers that makes me want to try their other formulas.

Scale 1-5 (5 being the best)

Aroma: 4; Appearance: 4; Flavor: 4; Mouthfeel: 3; Stylistic Accuracy: 4; Overall Impression: 4

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 5.5%
Brewed By Hideout Brewing Company
3113 Plaza Dr NE
Grand Rapids
Michigan
USA
North America
(616) 361-9658
http://hideoutbrewing.com

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American-Style Amber/Red Ale

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Beer Style Description

American amber/red ales range from light copper to light brown in color. They are characterized by American-variety hops used to produce the perception of medium hop bitterness, flavor, and medium aroma. Amber ales have medium-high to high maltiness with medium to low caramel character. They should have medium to medium-high body. The style may have low levels of fruityester flavor and aroma. Diacetyl can be either absent or barely perceived at very low levels. Chill haze is allowable at cold temperatures. Slight yeast haze is acceptable for bottle-conditioned products.

Alcohol By Volume Range

4.5-6.2

IBU's Range

25-40

Aroma

Low to moderate hop aroma from dry hopping or late kettle additions of American hop varieties. A citrusy hop character is common, but not required. Moderately low to moderately high maltiness balances and sometimes masks the hop presentation, and usually shows a moderate caramel character. Esters vary from moderate to none. No diacetyl.

Appearance

Amber to coppery brown in color. Moderately large off-white head with good retention. Generally quite clear, although dry-hopped versions may be slightly hazy.

Flavor

Moderate to high hop flavor from American hop varieties, which often but not always has a citrusy quality. Malt flavors are moderate to strong, and usually show an initial malty sweetness followed by a moderate caramel flavor (and sometimes other character malts in lesser amounts). Malt and hop bitterness are usually balanced and mutually supportive. Fruity esters can be moderate to none. Caramel sweetness and hop flavor/bitterness can linger somewhat into the medium to full finish. No diacetyl.

Mouthfeel

Medium to medium-full body. Carbonation moderate to high. Overall smooth finish without astringency often associated with high hopping rates. Stronger versions may have a slight alcohol warmth.

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