DRAFT REVIEW: Riptide Red Ale
RATING
94

This beer’s bread, caramel, butter and peanut shell scents form a sophisticated malt-driven bouquet. Classic Irish ale flavors spread out on the tongue: Rich caramel and buttery toffee blend with fresh grains; distant roasted nuts deepen the malt profile. Gentle bitterness easily slices through the sweetness and cleans up the swallow, culminating in a medium-dry finish that nails the style.

 

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