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Twains Blushing Ape Oatmeal India Red

Twains Blushing Ape Oatmeal India Red
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RATINGS: 7   MEAN: 3.8/5.0   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.31   EST. CALORIES: 180   ABV: 6%
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Last week, we tapped the Blushing Ape Oatmeal India Red Ale, and it is bold, bright, and balanced. I enjoy the oatmeal pale ale style and the effect oats have on a variety of styles, so I thought- why not go bigger, hoppier, and more complex on the grain bill? Simcoe and Centennial hops give the Ape a big spicy citrus flavor with hints of Ruby Red, and Centennial and Cascade were used to dry-hop to make for a lovely aroma. A malt base of Maris Otter and specialty malts inclusive of Caramel 60L, Victory, CaraMunich II, Biscuit, and Aromatic malt carry the hops and lend to a juicy flavor, and the oats lend to a very silky mouthfeel. With so many complexities, every sip can present different flavors and qualities.


3.9
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
jbruner (3043) - Athens, Georgia, USA - MAR 3, 2015
Cask with nelson sauvin, listed as "Nelson Blaster", sampled ar ACAT 2015! Aroma and taste are big on the hops, all the pine and citrus of the c’s, but a nice zesty new world over tone, fruity. Leans closer to an IPA for me, really very tasty.

3.8
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
jrob21 (2972) - Atlanta, Georgia, USA - SEP 12, 2014
On tap at the pub. Malt gives it a creamy smooth texture. Lots of hops though here that dominate the aroma and flavor. Aroma is aggressive c hop and the flavor has a lot of citrus orange. Finish is grapefruit bitter and touch of pine. Unique combo of flavors and textures make for an entertaining drink.

3.5
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
theisti (3525) - Leawood, Kansas, USA - SEP 5, 2014
12 oz draft at the brewpub in Atlanta, Georgia. The pour is light haze ruby golden with small light tan head. The aroma is oatmeal, malt, citrus, pine and pineapple. The taste is an interesting blend of an almost roast malt oatmeal and the bright pineapple citrus and pine hops. The palate is medium bodied with soft carbonation and a silky oatmeal body. Fun one.

4.4
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 18/20
Cybercat (4180) - Georgia, USA - MAR 16, 2013
Comes out of the tap a beautiful clear mahogany with a thick, it not overly persistent, light tan head. Hearty aroma has a strong hoppy overtone plus notes of cloves, malt and oatmeal. Seriously hoppy flavor has woody, earthy and malty notes, just the right amount of bitterness, nutty and sweet hints. Smooth, firm texture has plenty of lively fizz, leaving a nice hoppy and slightly malty finish. Go ape over this one!

3.3
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
yespr (36291) - Copenhagen O, DENMARK - MAR 5, 2013
From tap at the brewpub. Pours clear and golden amber to orange with a small off white head. Aroma is roasted malty and light breadish. Bitter, roasted malt, caramel. Medium sweet and toffee, mixed with a good level of bitterness. Dry and bitter finish.

4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
ChainGangGuy (4568) - Marietta, Georgia, USA - MAR 3, 2013
Appearance: Lightly hazed, darkish amber body with a whitish, wispy head and a good amount of lace on the drop.

Smell: Lightly toasted bread, lightly toasted whole oats overlayed with a floral, citrusy tone of lemon and ruby red grapefruit from the hops.

Taste: A light, restrained sprinkling of light brown sugar atop lightly nutty, toasted wholesome oats. Fresh lemon and grapefruit citrus kicks, lightly citric, from the hops. Moderate bitterness. Leisurely dries out, leaving a juicy citrus taste on the smooth finish.

Mouthfeel: Medium-bodied. Medium carbonation. Fairly smooth mouthfeel.

Overall: Blushing Ape has an agreeable citrusy character, but, with the addition of oats, it sits apart from the run-of-the-mill reds.

3.7
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
Travlr (17031) - Washington, Washington DC, USA - FEB 10, 2013
Draft at the source. Hazy golden amber color. Aroma of bright pineand grass taste is bitter lemongrass. More like a nice IPA.


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