Brewed
in Bracebrodge, RD is a slightly hazy dull gold brewski. It pours with a
loose but voluminous cloud of white head, through which one can detect a
a dry hops nose with some juicy fruit elements. While the aroma was a
bit coy with it’s fruitiness, the flavour was a bit more
forthcoming—still, for a beer with “Tropical” in the name, I was
expecting to be overwhelmed by citrus and juicy papaya. Rather, the
result was a beer with definite fruit leanings, but subtly nestled under
an acerbic bitterness and a pleasant, almost Belgian-style yeasty fin.
As
someone who appreciates a pint with less-than-obvious fruit elements,
Ruff Draught left me pretty pleased—with notes of mango and peach that
were plain, but not stifling. Further, the beer was definitely not too
sweet, which is a treat when one delves into, and chooses to advertise,
tropical flavours. All told, I thought this was a strong beer, and I’d
be glad to pick up more if I see it.
Rating: 8.5 out of 10.
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