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RATINGS: 4   MEAN: 3.35/5.0   WEIGHTED AVG: 2.99   IBU: 98   EST. CALORIES: 213   ABV: 7.1%
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The New Year is upon us and it gives rise to McMenamins newest seasonal beer, Red Riser IRA.

To celebrate the late winter months, McMenamins brewers have handcrafted a delightful India Red Ale, a beer style that is characterized by a deep garnet hue, a rich, malty mouthfeel and the hop character of an IPA. Red Riser IRA is a perfect example of this hearty modern ale style and is the first in a new series of seasonal beers that McMenamins will be rolling out in 2013 as we expand, evolve and enhance our Seasonal Beer Program.

At the time of year when it can be cold and bleak outside, Red Riser IRA peeks over the mountain tops to bring warmth and remind us that spring is just around the corner. While waiting for spring to arrive, Red Riser IRA will warm your soul and invigorate your tastebuds. Made from the finest malted barley, along with some rye malt (six different malts in total), this red giant is generously hopped with a heavenly blend of aromatic hop varieties (four different hop varieties). The glorious garnet hue illuminates the way to a wonderfully complex blend of malt flavors. The citrusy floral hop notes hit the nose in a prophetic burst of awareness that something wonderful is to follow. And it does.

Enjoy the season and warm up with a pint of Red Riser IRA while you can.


3.2
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
slowrunner77 (7582) - Reno, Nevada, USA - SEP 17, 2014
"Somewhere between a hoppy strong red ale And an iPa. Dark ruby amber pour. Malt and hops in good measure. Very soft palate. Bittersweet nutty finish. Kind of an odd duck, but it works. A little."

3.5
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 16/20
douglas88 (7454) - Portland, Oregon, USA - JAN 18, 2014
On tap at the Oak Hills location. Pours a cloudy copper color with a medium white head. A nice malty nose with some bitter fruity hops. The flavor is green bitterness, caramel, chewy, some light citrus. Earthy. Good brew.

3.5
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
Reid (2103) - Salem, Oregon, USA - FEB 24, 2013
Pint at Thompsons Brewpub in Salem. Dark red/ruby with a small tan head. Toasty toffee caramel aroma. Taste is similar to the nose. Maybe a bit of resiny hop. Good full mouthfeel Nice winter beer

3.2
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 12/20
after4ever (6819) - Brier, Washington, USA - FEB 18, 2013
Draft at mill creek. Pours a cloudy dark amber with a scant offwhite ring of foam. Modest peppery caramel nose with toasty bread crusts. Creamy medium body with soft carb. Rich peppery rye mid palate with dark caramel and a bit of husky tang. Long peppery dark finish.


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