Another red IPA up for tonight.

This one is from Founders and is their Backstage Series #13: reDANKulous Imperial Red IPA



reDANKulous Imperial Red IPA is a no frills, bold 9.5% ABV India Pale Ale. It pours a pleasing burnt amber with some sweetness due to the Caramalt and roasted barley used in the malt bill. But hops are the true headliner in this elaborate sensory experience. The spicy, piney, tropical complexities of Chinook, Mosaic and Simcoe hops hit you right away with their dank aroma—and they stick around. Take a sip to have your palate simultaneously walloped and caressed in all the right places. Combined, the hops take the beer to 90 IBUs. It’s not just ridiculous. It’s reDANKulous.
Poured a darker, red-brown into a Shaker with a big, golden head. As the description states big notes of tropical fruit hops and a little spice as well as caramel. On the taste there is citrus and pine hop with subtle malt underneath. Medium, persistent bitter flavor throughout. The body on this is much thicker than I expected. A respectable 9.5% ABV but you don't taste much of it. Not as easy drinking as Deuce due to the more potent bitterness but not so overwhelming as to be undrinkable. Pretty good brew from Founders!