Crimson

Upland Brewing Company in Bloomington, Indiana, United States 🇺🇸

Flemish Red / Bruin Regular

Score

7.47

ABV: 10.0%

IBU: -

Ticks: 55

(Previously called Malefactor and before that Gilgamesh) Developed as a stronger version of a Flanders-style Red Ale, Crimson is our only sour aged in bourbon barrels that have been previously used to age beer at least once. This creates petite notes of bourbon character, and darker, charred wood character. Crimson also undergoes a turbid mash, with a portion of flaked maize being boiled with the rest of the malt bill, including Vienna and caramel malts. A different cocktail of microorganisms are involved in fermentation, which creates sour notes, and hints of cherry pie. Crimson is aged for up to 8 months or more before packaging.

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8.6

Sloefmans (15338) reviewed Crimson from Upland Brewing Company 2 years ago

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

Small cream head over brown-orange beer, veiled. Vinous, fruity, deep spirit aroma's, maybe Bourbon, but also brandy, fortified wine. Sweet-sour and really portwine-like. Finish has a fine, nice fruity acidity, discreet, but perfect for balancing. Here the Bourbon is slightly more plausible. Feels as slightly diluted portwine. Backthroat serious alcoholheat. Not very carbonated. Superb beer, amazing. I agree with " sour red ", NOT with " Flanders-style ".

Tried from Bottle at Billie's Bier Kafétaria on 01 May 2023 at 07:15

maniac (11830) ticked Crimson from Upland Brewing Company 5 years ago

Hazy amb bod med foam off wht head. Funky fruity arma. Tart funky fruity flav. Med full bod mod carb. 7/3/8/3/15 3.6

Tried from Draft on 25 Jan 2020 at 15:54

7.8

drpimento (5889) reviewed Crimson from Upland Brewing Company 6 years ago

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

The Aromas are fruity vinegar and a little bit Floral. Flavors are Like Nose, sweet tart with hints of Funk and whiskey at the end. The whiskey comes on stronger with some warmth into the Finish. Good body although I'm not sure the barrel aging really is an asset.

Tried on 13 Aug 2019 at 22:59

McCash (15986) reviewed Crimson from Upland Brewing Company 6 years ago

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

On keg at Brewdog Lothian Rd, Edinburgh. Appearance - amber with light lacing. Nose - funky oak and vinous notes, maybe a melange if tart red fruit skd citrus. Taste - more vinous and red wine vinegar notes, again with the woody edge. Palate - medium bodied but very tight and concentrated. Dry tangy finish which is long. Overall - excellent!

Tried on 16 May 2019 at 17:50

6.8

cagarvie (39800) reviewed Crimson from Upland Brewing Company 6 years ago

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

Keg at brewdog Lothian road... Copper... Thin white lacing.. Massive sharp earth funk.. Light acetic fruit nose.. Soft fruits.. Big woody acetic

Tried on 14 May 2019 at 15:47

allmyvinyl (20966) reviewed Crimson from Upland Brewing Company 6 years ago

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

Keg at Brewdog Lothian Road. Pours a just clear amber with a thin white head. Aromas of sour funk, light acetic, wood. Red wine vinegar. Taste is light sweet, funky, chewy. Fruity finish.

Tried on 13 May 2019 at 12:46

7.9

Stuu (34926) reviewed Crimson from Upland Brewing Company 6 years ago

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

Keg at brewdog Lothian road. Pours deep orange, nose is huge funk, sherbert, floral, oak, taste is funky, vinegar, bretty, light fruit, oak.

Tried on 11 May 2019 at 20:40

7.6

SureThing_II (6282) reviewed Crimson from Upland Brewing Company 6 years ago

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

On tap at BrewDog Birmingham Pours reddish with tiny head. Fruity on a nose. Tastes sour, red fruits, tart. Very nice and tasty. Really enjoyed.

Tried from Draft on 30 Apr 2019 at 20:12

7.4

EvNa (5983) reviewed Crimson from Upland Brewing Company 6 years ago

Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

Bottle. Color: Orangish amber, off-white head. Aroma: Sweet and sour cherries, caramel. Taste: Moderate to medium sour and moderate sweet, malty, caramel and cherry notes. Light bitterness. Notes of wood and Bourbon, mostly at finish. Hints of vanilla. Pretty sweet for a Flanders Red. Slightly warming mouthfeel at finish. Medium to over medium body, below average carbonation. Nice.

Tried from Bottle on 22 Apr 2019 at 19:50

7.2

Rennat42 (5572) reviewed Crimson from Upland Brewing Company 7 years ago

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

Bottle. A- Mild tartness, cherry, subtle funk, oak. A- Dark red color, dark liquid, off whire head. T- Oak, tart, cherry, mild funk. P- Medium body, average texture, average carbonation, balanced finish. O- Pricey as crap but at least I finally got an Upland sour. Does it meet hype? That's debatable. It is good? Yes, it is. Bourbon aging adds more of a vinous oaky flavor than anything else. Fair amount of cherry and a touch of funky. Fairly tart. Pretty good.

Tried from Bottle on 08 Sep 2018 at 18:03