Organic Galactic Imperial Red Ale
Hopworks Urban Brewery

Sample Date
Jul07
2011
Bottle Number
172
Brewed In
Portland
Oregon
ABV
9.5%
Season
Special
IBU
100
Rating
Tasting Notes
Zap zap zap! From what I gather, this is the imperial version of the Rise-Up Red, which I enjoyed quite a bit last year. And being a video-game-nerd child of the 1980s, I totally dig the Galaga (or is it Space Invaders?) send-up with the label. Awesome. For posterity, here are the label notes:
One small sip for man, and one giant bottle for mankind! Robust caramel malt flavors battle NW Centennial and Cascade hops for insterstellar supremacy. Throw down your quarters before it's game over.
Yup, malty and hoppy as shit, which is kind of surprising for a red. Bready, not too sweet, not too bitter. Surprisingly clean finish. Feels heavier (and maltier!) than an IIPA, but that's okay, because it's a red. A really hoppy red. A bit booze-y, but that's okay too. I really liked this. High score for Hopworks!
Hopworks Galactic 2011-07-07 Oregon Beer Project Rating: 4.5 out of 5
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