{"id":7659,"date":"2012-05-06T19:49:49","date_gmt":"2012-05-06T19:49:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/adam-jackson.net\/beer\/?p=234"},"modified":"2012-05-06T19:49:49","modified_gmt":"2012-05-06T19:49:49","slug":"review-tongue-buckler-imperial-red-ale-ballast-point-brewery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adamchandler.me\/blog\/2012\/05\/06\/review-tongue-buckler-imperial-red-ale-ballast-point-brewery\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2605 Review: Tongue Buckler – Imperial Red Ale – Ballast Point Brewery"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Ballast<\/a><\/p>\n

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3.9<\/div>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0AROMA\u00a0<\/small>6\/10<\/big>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0APPEARANCE\u00a0<\/small>5\/5<\/big>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0TASTE\u00a0<\/small>7\/10<\/big>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0PALATE\u00a0<\/small>4\/5<\/big>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0OVERALL\u00a0<\/small>17\/20<\/big><\/strong><\/div>\n

adamjackson\u00a0(249)<\/a>\u00a0– Canaan, New Hampshire, USA – MAY 6, 2012<\/small><\/p>\n

Sent to me from a west coast trader. Very generous trade full of west coast IPAs and other small breweries. Drink by 04\/05\/2013. Kept in the fridge for a week, poured into an ommegang glass.\u00a0<\/p>\n

A – Deep amber to blood red appearance. Crystal clear, with no sediment. 3-Finger leathery head with a creamy composition. Gorgeous head lacing as the head dissipated to a half finger.\u00a0<\/p>\n

S – I\u2019m getting a nice dose of hops on the nose. There\u2019s a nice bit of spice like cayenne or cracked pepper with some nice citrus undertones.\u00a0<\/p>\n

T – Naturally, the hops are the dominant aspect of this red ale. Big profiles of columbus and centennial hops. Really nice brown sugar \/ cane syrup taste once hops cover the tongue. Very big maltiness and a very noticeable level of alcohol.\u00a0<\/p>\n

M – 50\/50carbonation on the mouth swish. Heavy body, smooth finish.\u00a0<\/p>\n

O – Very tasty. Another great beer I\u2019d love to have again but will have to trade for it.\u00a0<\/p><\/div>\n

\"Ballast<\/a><\/p>\n

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