Amager Bryghus Red Cap

Red Cap

 

Amager Bryghus in Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark 🇩🇰

  Scotch Ale / Wee Heavy Series Out of Production
Score
7.16
ABV: 9.5% IBU: - Ticks: 35
From our series "Wicked Tales of Scotland" - 4 whisky barrel-aged beers released at the brewery February 2nd 2019.

Whisky Barrel Aged Wee Heavy (Auchentoshan) - 7 months.

As romantic as they may seem, the many castle ruins along the Anglo-Scottish border should only be approached with extreme caution. Because here in the rubble of algae-covered bricks from ancient fallen walls is where the Red Cap reigns. As small and timid as this little goblin-style creature may seem, as fast you should run if you ever meet one. The Red Cap is said to favor ruins of castles that once witnessed violent or gruesome events. Here he will wait for the occasional visitor which he will kill by throwing big pieces of rock at this unfortunate soul. When the target is dead, the Red Cap will soak his cap in his victim’s blood. And since the Red Cap will die if the blood of his victims ever dries out, this little creature is extremely dangerous and always on the prowl for new blood. In spite of our earlier advice to run when encountering a Red Cap, you may be hard pressed to outrun him. Red Caps are speedy little buggers. Instead you should start quoting that Bible you always carry in your back pocket, or hold up a cross - only these actions will drive the Red Cap away. He will then disappear in a flash of flames, leaving behind only a big tooth. Why exactly a tooth, nobody knows - but a tooth it always is.
 

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7
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8

33cl bottle from Biiru's Christmas Calendar. Malty and caramelly with notes of whisky, sherry and wood. Sweet and somewhat boozy, but quite drinkable and rather enjoyable. Nice winter warmer.

Tried from Bottle on 06 Dec 2022 at 18:03


7.6
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

A dark red-brown beer, a head is almost medium and beige. Aroma has dried fruits, raisin, some caramel and whiskey. Taste has maltyness, caramel, some whiskey and barrel. Almost full bodied. Surprisingly easy to drink. Good barreling, it's quite strong, but it plays nicely with the caramel body.

Tried on 18 May 2022 at 20:16


6.9
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

Dark brown colour with thin soapy head and practically no carbonation. Aroma and flavour have a huge amount of wood, too much actually, it's too dominant. The booziness is noticeable but I don't particularly get whisky. Decent strong ale but didn't meet expectations.

Tried on 26 Mar 2022 at 20:42


8.5
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 9

Frothy off-white good mostly lasting head. Amber colour. Heavy malty and moderate hoppy aroma. Some peated notes. Heavy bitter wonderful peated flavor. Long heavy bitter finish. Creamy palate. Great stuff.

Tried on 03 Jan 2022 at 21:06


7.4
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

From a 33 cl bottle. Pours a clear brownish mahogany with a small tan head. Aromas of stewed prunes and caramel. Flavors are sweet pit fruits and dates. Slightly bitter finish.

Tried from Bottle on 14 Mar 2021 at 01:21


5

Rozijnen, molasses, whisky, spiritus op hout. Dit is niet mijn avond denk ik

Tried from Bottle on 23 Jan 2021 at 23:38


8
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8

330 ml bottle, shared with Holmen1 and Holmen2. ABV is 9.5%. Deep reddish brown colour, moderate beige head. Aroma of oak and whisky. Flavour of malts, oak and whisky, noticeable hops.

Tried from Bottle on 29 Dec 2020 at 19:56


8.1
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8.5

Romjulstreff på Bjørnøy med seremonimesteren og skibsrederen 28.12.20: den første av tre 0,33 flasker fra Toft Vinhandel på Islands Brygge (og mitt nesten helt tomme København-lager). brunsvart med kort, storboblet skum. Herlig preg av fatlagringen, jeg får assosiasjoner til rundturer på skotske distillerier (alt for mange år siden, men rart hvordan noen minner sitter). Eik/vanilje, mørke malter, hint av torvrøyk og einer. Farlig lettdrikkelig. A velvet fist.

Tried on 28 Dec 2020 at 19:19


8.4
Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 10 | Overall - 7.5

Bottle shared with JMD and SM at Bjørnøy 28.12.20. Dark brown. Some pale brown head and lacing. Aroma and taste of sweet dark malt, whisky, roasted nuts, currants and port.

Tried from Bottle on 28 Dec 2020 at 19:18


7.5
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7.5 | Flavor - 7.5 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

Bottle at home. Opaque dark brown color, full sized rough beige head. Aroma is malts, heavy barrel notes, light green apples, whiskey soaked raisins. Flavor is similar, with a nice boozy bitterness. Heavy but nice. I will sleep well tonight for sure.

Tried on 27 Oct 2020 at 22:55