Full Circle Brewing 'High Speed Rail'

Full Circle Brewing 'High Speed Rail' Red Ale. 6.8% abv. Deep ruby color. Thin white head that falls to a collar. Moderate retention and lace. Nose of sweet fruity malt. Front taste of amber malt, citrus pulp, notes of tangy orange. Aftertaste of bittersweet fruit candy, faint herbal hops on the back. Medium body. Mouthfeel is warm, thick, flat carb.

This beer has a nice flavor, but has its flaws. It came from a growler, unopened for two days, which may or may not have affected its unfortunate "young" taste and flat mouthfeel. It tastes like wort in progress, as if it's not quite finished. Another week in the fermenter might make a world of difference. Or not. Either way, I can't recommend this beer as it is. Pass on this one.

From the brewery:

"Lots of caramel and roasted malt gives this beer a big malty sweet body, moderately hopped at 5.3% Alcohol By Volume."

[source: fullcirclebrewing.com]