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RATINGS: 30   MEAN: 2.9/5.0   WEIGHTED AVG: 2.9   SEASONAL: Spring   EST. CALORIES: 180   ABV: 6%
COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION
Workingman's Red is a beer dedicated to the workingmen and workingwomen who really sweat for a living. An exceptionally drinkable quality characterizes Workingman's Red, which has a deep mahogany color and a slight malty sweetness. This malty background and flavor is surprisingly smooth. It finishes with a toasty dryness and a bold, aromatic hop character that complements the sweetness nicely. The use of unmalted roasted barley reflects the Irish tradition of dodging British-imposed malt taxes, while adding depth and complexity to the ales character. Workingman's Red is flavorful enough to stand up to hearty foods like lamb stew and corned beef, but still quaffable enough to quench the mighty thirst of the workingman. Starts pouring March Grains: Great Western Pale Ale Malt; Great Western 120L Crystal; Flaked Barley; Briess Victory Malt; Hugh Baird Roast Material Hops: Chinook; Golding, Tettnanger Specifications: Original Gravity: 1.047; Terminal Gravity: 1.010; Alcohol by Weight: 4.77%


2.7
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 11/20
slowrunner77 (7582) - Reno, Nevada, USA - OCT 10, 2015
pretty standard old school red/amber - nothing that stands out from the crowd at all.

2.2
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 3/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 4/20
Zacksharp (1) - - MAY 13, 2011 does not count
Pours with little head. Earthy flavor, strong malty nose. The color is great, lacking much of a finish. Pretty average, good beer to sip on all night.

3.5
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
SrSilliGose (3326) - pouring bus, New Brunswick, CANADA - MAY 22, 2010
tap in boiler room at kennedy school. pours a clear brown. fruity. nutty caramel. toasted rye bread bite. creamy. pretty good.

2.6
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 10/20
mrhoppy (1289) - Santa Clara, California, USA - APR 19, 2010

3
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 2/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
philbertk (1873) - Seattle, Washington, USA - APR 17, 2010
3 oz. Taster @ Portland, Oregon Spring Beer & Wine Fest April 2nd, 2010. 5.0% ABV? 15 IBU’s.? Earthy malty mild hop front. Cloudy dark amber color. Dry sweet earthy caramel mild fruit body. Earthy spice end. Mild hops. (3.0 / 5.0)

3.4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
5000 (6600) - Hardened Liver, Washington, USA - JAN 3, 2010
Draught @ John Barleycorns:   Heavy amber, really thick and hazy, moderate sudsy off-white head, spotty lacing.   Malty nose, but on the toasted side.   Seems like an odd Red/Amber Ale.   Malts seems kilned more than most.   Smells somewhat like a Brown Ale, but drinks like and Amber with malts that are a bit more roasted than most.   Body and mouthfeel are moderate to full.   Finishes with a heavy toasted malt aspect.   This one is interesting, to say the least.   Smells like a brown and drinks like a brown, but looks like and amber.   Not half bad.


3
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
IrishBoy (3968) - Bakersfield, California, USA - APR 11, 2009
Draft at the Roseburg Station. Nose of caramel, light fruity hops, light spiciness, and a tiny maple like note. Very lightly hazed amber with a small head of big offwhite bubbles. Flavor of caramel, light bitterness, and a light smaoky note.

3.2
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
alexanderj (3431) - Branson, Missouri, USA - APR 5, 2009
On tap at Kennedy School location. Color was reddish amber. Aroma of fruit, red malt with some earthy citrus hops in the end. Flavor was much of the same. I found this one to be pretty decent overall.

2.8
   AROMA 4/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 11/20
stchloe (896) - Portland, Oregon, USA - OCT 27, 2008
Excellent session red. The body is a bit light, but the color is right on and with the requisite roasted barley.

2.4
   AROMA 4/10   APPEARANCE 2/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 2/5   OVERALL 11/20
Imaena (2089) - Maputo, MOZAMBIQUE - JUN 26, 2008
Draught @ Oly club WA 08’. Light malt nose. Weak hops and finish. Eh...not much else to say about it. Malt and butterscotch.


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