I have to assume that
Think Brewing Co.’s 150 Red IP-eh is brewed in
honour of Canada’s sesquicentennial. However, there is no further
indication one way or another on the 500mL bottle. So, out of an
abundance of caution, I’m opting to take Think up on their eponymous
suggestion and ruminate on Canada’s (albeit belated) 150th
birthday—while drinking this 6% alcohol red IPA from Harvey, NB, I was
Think-ing about Canada, both as a land of opportunity and beauty, and as a
country with a significant social, racial, and economic baggage, where
entire communities struggle needlessly without clean water. Also, I’m
Think-ing about the fact that, according to the label, with the purchase
of this ale, Think provides “1% to food programs”, so that’s cool. All
told, positive and productive thoughts were Thunk.
As
for the beer, 150 Red is a rusty, swampy ale that pours with a thick
and persistent cream head. Its aroma is coppery and fairly bitter, with
suggestions of sweetness. The flavor is metallic, with classic red ale
caramel notes sitting in front of a fairly prominent woodsy hops finish.
As
red IPAs go, I tend to like them more bitter and less sweet, but this
one has some chops even though it comes from the other side of the line.
A few more IBUs wouldn’t have hurt, but I’ll live.
Rating: 7.5 out of 10.
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