Crimson Peak
Firestone Walker Brewing in Paso Robles, California, United States 🇺🇸
Spiced / Herbed / Vegetable / Honey - Herbal Regular Out of Production|
Score
6.71
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“Crimson Peak” is a light-bodied ale perfect for the early fall season which derives its refreshingly tart taste and striking blood red color from an unusual ingredient: Hibiscus flowers. Massive amounts of them – over 200 pounds. “Sourcing hibiscus flowers and integrating them into a brew was an eye opening experience,” Brynildson explained. “But it created the perfect effect – A ruby crimson color, lemony-tart and berry-rich flavor and a clean citrus-flowery finish that begs another sip.”
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7.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Keg at Beer Run. Clear pink, medium fizzy tan head, good retention. Aroma of hibiscus, floral notes, pale malt. The taste is dry berries, floral notes, ale malt, yeast, spice. Medium bodied, mild lingering spice, well balanced.
Tried
on 18 Feb 2016
at 20:18
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Draft at the Firestone Taphouse. Nose is light bits of berries, floral, and hints of sweet caramel. Clear pink with a medium pink tinged head. Flavor is lightly sweet and fruity with a slight hint of background bitterness. Nothing spectacular but another FW tick.
Tried
from Draft
on 30 Oct 2015
at 14:16