132: Tule Duck Red Ale

A very surprising beer. The graphic designer in me looked at the early 90′s-era packaging and I thought the contents might be similarly passe. Instead, I found the contents to be very palatable, if a little unusual. Most red ales seem to emphasize the hops, especially in the West. This one had a lot of other flavors going on that worked well, and just a bit of hops on the back side. Strange, but I liked it.

Beer Name: Tule Duck Red Ale
Brewer: Buckbean Brewing
Price: N/A
Sampled: May 12, 2010
Rating: 4/5
Notes: Ruby red color – neat. Very floral – buble gum, even Juicy Fruit or Bubblicious. Great herbal, hoppy back. Really good, but gum might get annoying. Sarah says, “Strawberry soda.”
ABV: 6.2% abv
IBU: N/A
OG N/A
TG N/A
Serving Type: Can.