Rickard's Red

Rickard's Red
Type of beer: Red Ale
Container Type: 341 mL bottle
Alcohol volume: 5.2%
Country of origin: Canada
Rating: 61% (see below)
Number of times I've had this beer: 20+
Cost: $1.90
Tasted on: 5/7/09
Colours of label: Red/Blue/White
Drank From: Mug

Label Reads: "This Remarkably drinkable red beer is crafted to deliver a distinctive full flavour".

website: www.molson.com/
Best for: thinking about the future
Ratings:
Taste: 12/20
Flavour: 10/20
Buy again: 11/20
Aroma: 6/10
Satisfaction: 8/10
Complexity: 7/10
Intangible: 7/10

Handwritten notes: this beer is otherwise known as "Richard Reeds" by Big Fella... two things: the label says this is "remarkably drinkable". Every beer is made of liquid and therefore drinkable. Second: according to the website, this is Canada's best selling Red Beer. Oh, really? Where does it rank among beers named "Rickard's Red"? I would guess somewhere near to top... this beer has notes of quality, and I can't really take that away from it... let's say this: it is good for a macro-brewed beer masquerading as craft beer (note the label says it is "crafted")... it's heart is in the right place, but it is far too Canadian tasting.

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