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Nils Oscar Slayer 666 Red Ale

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Brewed by Nils Oscar
Style: Amber Ale
Nyköping, Sweden

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RATINGS: 25   MEAN: 3.2/5.0   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.17   EST. CALORIES: 195   ABV: 6.5%
COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION
A unique craft beer based on five different malts for a strong base, where El Dorado and Mosaic hops add an unmistakable character and identity, giving Slayer 666 Red Ale a perfect balance. Red ale is characterized by a deep copper color, often with a deep reddish hue and a malty sweetness. Most are in balance between malt and hops but Red ales in the American style can have a medium to high bitterness and a big hop aroma.

Working with head brewer Patrick Holmqvist, the band now offers a unique, high-quality red ale that packs a potent punch, much in the way as does the band’s repertoire of albums. “The Slayer wine we had was really good and did really well, so this sounded interesting to us,” said Slayer’s Tom Araya. " When we were first approached about the idea for a beer, my concern was that it had to taste good! We really like the way that Patrick works; he’s dedicated, has a lot of integrity and really cares about making a high-quality product. He didn’t disappoint, the Ale taste great! We hope our fans will enjoy Slayer’s Red Ale."

Patrick Holmqvist, Head Brewer at The Nils Oscar Company AB says: – Anyone who knows me will realise what a huge compliment it is to be brewing a beer for Slayer. Since the early days of Reign in Blood via Diabolicus in Musica to modern releases as World Painted Blood, I have always loved the ground breaking music. With the Slayer 666 Red Ale, I have tried to compile all those hours of listening into one great beer.


3.1
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
RexTalionis (3179) - FINLAND - OCT 13, 2015
Bottle. Darker amber in color with an off-white head. Bready malts, some fruityness and sweet notes in aroma. Biscuits, berries and some herbal notes in taste. Grassy and somewhat floral in the end.

3.1
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
MrHult (458) - SWEDEN - OCT 10, 2015
Flaska från Systembolaget. Rödbrun dimmig vätska med stort ljust skum. Som en Newcastle men med mer smak och stor beska. Helt ok.

3.7
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
Malin_aiisa (363) - SWEDEN - OCT 10, 2015
at sbwf 2015. Dark brown red, clear small head. Aroma of fruit, syrup and strawberries. Taste sweet bread light body oily texture

3.5
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 12/20
pityu (162) - Budapest, HUNGARY - OCT 5, 2015
Bottle - Clear reddish amber colour, small beige head disappearing quickly. Armas of caramel, red fruits, maple syrup, low hoppy scents. Taste of dried plum, raisins, caramel and hoppy bitterness in the end. Medium body, smooth carbonation, sticky texture. Quite nice classic red ale.

3.4
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
Leini (1442) - SWEDEN - OCT 4, 2015
Sample at SBWF 2015. Amber body with a low head. Caramel, fruit, fudge, spices.

3.5
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
finol (2605) - Stockholm, SWEDEN - OCT 4, 2015
@SBWF. Pours heavy redish amber. Sweet taste of alcohol, strawberries and fudge.

3.4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 13/20
TheJestersBeer (2279) - SWEDEN - SEP 20, 2015
Draught @ Oliver Twist. Pours a deep amber, with a beige head. Malty, caramelly aroma, hops, resin, yeast, apricot. Dry, medium body and bitterness, balanced CO2. Hoppy, malty taste, caramel, apricot, grapefruit peel, resin, earth. Quite light for the ABV, pretty drinkable. (2015-09-17)

3.8
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
minutemat (2787) - Shrewsbury, Shropshire, ENGLAND - SEP 13, 2015
330ml bottle from Saveur-Biere.fr. Pours a deep reddish-brown. Aroma is malt and berries. Taste is dark but fruity, very much a Red Ale with a good balance between the caramel and berry fruit, and not as novelty as I imagined. Very nice.

2.8
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 11/20
AndySnow (5166) - Stockholm, SWEDEN - SEP 6, 2015
How: Draught.
Where: 19 glas, Stockholm.
Appearance: Clear amber colour with an off-white head.
Aroma: Caramel, fruit, spices.
Body: Medium body and carbonation.
Flavour: Caramel, malt, some fruit, a bit floral.

2.7
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 2/5   OVERALL 11/20
larsniclas (6194) - Billdal, SWEDEN - SEP 5, 2015
Bottled from Systembolaget Dark amber with a tan head. Fruity aroma with wet hay. Very sweet aroma with fruity, chewy fudge and some medicine. Way too sweet. Light to meium bitterness.


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