Episode 549 - Hoppy Reds (Directors’ Cut)

ABV Chicago Craft Beer Podcast

Though this was recorded in the early summer months, this episode explores a broad style designation that’s seeing a bit of a resurgence - and hopefully more so with the coming colder temperatures. We open five red ales to see what makes a good one and learn quite a bit about the broad variance that exists beyond simply “red” and “hoppy.” Also, Craig recommends the horrors of MLB Rain Delay Twitter, we debunk a pretty dumb beer belief around ABV, and we make some picks for the worst candies ever made.

And with the new directors’ cut, you get to hear us drink a 6th beer that somewhat inspired this show - and why it might taste like Summer Craig dying.

Beers Reviewed

Brothership Brewing - Red Planet (Hoppy Red Ale)

Pipeworks Brewing - Blood of the Unicorn (Hoppy Red Ale)

Soundgrowler Brewing Co. - The Willing Blood (Red IPA)

Maine Beer Co. - Zoe (Hoppy Amber Ale)

Black Horizon Brewing - Walk the Plank (Imperial Red Ale)

Directors’ Cut Beer:

Maplewood Brewing - Radio Silence (Red IPA)