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Style: American Double / Imperial Red
 
Style Information
The American Double (or Imperial) Red Ale is the "bigger brother" of the Red (or Amber) Ale. The style should have an unmistakeable ruby red color. The aroma should have the expected strong malt profile with toasted notes, light fruity esters and semi-sweet notes of toffee. Also, this malt profile is balanced by a notable hop character. The style should also have a higher alcohol content, which is usually notable in both aroma and taste. The taste follows the aroma, with malts notable up front. However, you should notice more of the hop characteristics quickly, with citrus and pine and a strong hop bitterness.

Recommend glassware for this style
 
GlasswareDescription 
Mug Typically very heavy and sturdy. A mug (or stein) is most commonly made of glass or stoneware. Traditionally German, one advantage is clinking glasses together without worrying about breaking th... [more]
Pint Glass Pint glasses are what most people recognize as a typical beer glass. There are actually three different types of pint glasses - shaker pints, nonic pints and tulip pints.

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Top Consumed American Double / Imperial Red
 
 BeerConsumed
1. Gordon by Oskar Blues Grill & Brewery24
2. 13th Anniversary Ale by Stone Brewing Company18
3. Blood of the Unicorn by Pipeworks Brewing Company17
4. Dank by O'so Brewing Company16
5. G'Knight by Oskar Blues Grill & Brewery11
6. Pilot Series - Imperial Red by Alaskan Brewing Co.10
7. Pursuit of Hoppiness by Grand Teton Brewing Co.9
8. Allies Win the War! by 21st Amendment Brewery Café6
9. The Chairman by Half Acre Beer Company6
10. Elector by New Albanian Brewing Co - Bank Street Brewhouse5

Top Reviews American Double / Imperial Red
 
 BeerAvg Score
1. Yulesmith (Winter) by AleSmith Brewing Company85
2. 13th Anniversary Ale by Stone Brewing Company84
3. Allies Win the War! by 21st Amendment Brewery Café82
4. Three Beavers Imperial Red by Howe Sound Brewing82
5. Pursuit of Hoppiness by Grand Teton Brewing Co.82
6. Gordon by Oskar Blues Grill & Brewery81
7. Blood of the Unicorn by Pipeworks Brewing Company80
8. Ard Ri Imperial Red Ale by Upland Brewing Company78