Ravens Brewing – Spruce Tip IRA

Rating

3.5 out of 5

Appearance

3.75 out of 5

Aroma

3.5 out of 5

Flavour

4 out of 5

Mouthfeel

Total

3.7

3.7 out of 5

Overview

• Brewery: Ravens Brewing Company
• Beer Style: Red Ale
• Pros:

  Creamy, drinkable texture with good balance between spruce adjuncts, hops, and malts

• Cons:

  Heavy sweet pine tones may not appeal to everyone

• Conclusion:

  Very good version of a spruce tip beer that is drinkable and well-balanced

Ravens Brewing – Spruce Tip IRA Review

Ravens Brewing has released their newest seasonal offering: the Spruce Tip India Red Ale. The beer pours from the bomber bottle a clear reddish copper colour with one finger of tan head and some lacing. The aroma is of pine, caramel, and sweet resin, with grassy notes and a subtle floral tone. Flavours of rich malts, caramel, and toffee are present, along with a sweet resin flavour. The beer presents a slight creamy texture, along with a dry, lasting bitter finish. The Spruce Tip IRA is very easy to drink and the high IBU is balanced well with the spruce and the hops.

Alcohol – 6.25%
IBU – 75
Hops – Nugget, Centennial, Simcoe
Size – 650mL
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