Mermaids Red Ale

Mermaids Red Ale, Coronado Brewing Company, Coronado, CA
(Amber Ale)

Amber ales, sometimes red ales (depending on the color mainly), focus more on malts, but the hop character varies. Some of my favorite amber/red ales have had higher hop profiles. No surprise considering my love of IPAs. This offering from Coronado Brewing has a reddish color with a nice off white head. Aromas of sweet caramel malts with hints of citrus and floral hops. Taste is toasted malt up front, with a smooth sweetness, and finishing with a hoppy tingle on the tongue. Very drinkable!