Dark red in color, aromas of caramel are immediately apparent. Floral and citrus hop character is apparent on the nose but toned down in the taste, doing little more than enhancing the malt character. The main focus of this beer style, the malts impart a light caramel flavor that stops before being too sweet and a nutty texture that fades into a dry finish. The creamy mouthfeel does not linger, making the Gladstone Red Ale refreshing despite its lack of bitterness.