Arch Brewing Dinner Jacket O'Red

Gedge · Post by **Gedge** » Fri Feb 14, 2014 10:48 am

Tried a can last night. I was disappointed by this one. Maybe the 60 IBUs quoted on the can raised my expectations, but I found this a bit thin. It was bitter, sure, but really lacked complexity and was on the sweet side. Reminded me of Dead Elephant in cans (without the cigarette off-flavours).

JeffPorter · Post by **JeffPorter** » Fri Feb 14, 2014 11:01 pm

Gedge wrote:Tried a can last night. I was disappointed by this one. Maybe the 60 IBUs quoted on the can raised my expectations, but I found this a bit thin. It was bitter, sure, but really lacked complexity and was on the sweet side. Reminded me of Dead Elephant in cans (without the cigarette off-flavours).

I liked it fine enough, but I think my hopes were raised as I was hoping for something akin to the older "redder" version of Headstock. I found the hops came out for me once I let it sit out for more than a few minutes.

I found the malts and hops pretty in check and not overly sweet, but I do wonder if some more body would help out.

I have a soft spot for red and brown ales, so I'm sure I'll buy it from time to time when it's fresh.

matt7215 · Post by **matt7215** » Sat Feb 15, 2014 4:28 pm

473ml can from the lcbo. Deep red, tan head. Looks awesome. Muted malt and no hops in the aroma. Muddled malt body, lots of bitterness. Pretty weak red ipa. Maybe future batches will be better?

zane9 · Post by **zane9** » Tue Feb 18, 2014 10:28 pm

JeffPorter wrote:I found the malts and hops pretty in check and not overly sweet, but I do wonder if some more body would help out...

Bought some this weekend, and agree with you completely. More body is needed.

icemachine · Post by **icemachine** » Wed Feb 19, 2014 4:15 pm

Haven't tried it yet, the name and graphics are a near complete turnoff alone. Will give it a try at some point, maybe wait for the next round

Bytowner · Post by **Bytowner** » Wed Feb 19, 2014 6:59 pm

Found this pretty muddled and agree about the body, not a particularly satisfying drink. Struck me as kind of ESB-like.

jaymack · Post by **jaymack** » Tue Feb 25, 2014 9:27 am

Bytowner wrote:Found this pretty muddled and agree about the body, not a particularly satisfying drink. Struck me as kind of ESB-like.

Funny, I kept thinking of a weaker version of a Fuller's London Pride.

cratez · Post by **cratez** » Tue Feb 25, 2014 11:03 am

jaymack wrote: Funny, I kept thinking of a weaker version of a Fuller's London Pride.

That beer is already quite light and, of course, is not an IPA. I haven't even tried this Dinner Jacket creation but the comments here make me think of another thread that everyone was posting in a few days ago...

G.M. Gillman · Post by **G.M. Gillman** » Tue Feb 25, 2014 7:34 pm

I agree with Bytowner, disappointing.

Gary

TheSevenDuffs · Post by **TheSevenDuffs** » Tue Feb 25, 2014 8:06 pm

G.M. Gillman wrote:I agree with Bytowner, disappointing.

Gary

I concur. Wouldn't buy this again.

The Bar Towel

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