Tocobaga Red Ale

Tocobaga Red Ale, an American Red Ale by Cigar City Brewing

Fast Facts
Beer
Tocobaga Red Ale
Style
American Red Ale
Brewery
Cigar City Brewing
ABV
7.2%
IBUs
75
Color
SRM: 22, EBC: 43.3, 16.8° L
Hops
Cascade, Citra, Summit, Willamette
Gravity
OG: 1.074, 18.0° P
Calories
216 (Estimated)
Commercial Description: The Tocobaga people lived off the bounty of Tampa Bay hundreds of years before the arrival of the Spanish in the 1500’s. They were potters, tool makers and the only Florida natives to grow maize. These original Tampanians are celebrated with Tocobaga Red IPA, an assertive but balanced ale that marries the pine and citrus qualities of Citra hops with an assertive bitterness from Summit hops and malt flavors of caramel and bread crust.
Awards
- Gold Medal, 2012 Best Florida Beer Championship
- Silver Medal, 2011 Best Florida Beer Championship
Available
Seasonal
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Tocobaga Red Ale is an American Red Ale brewed by Cigar City Brewing, and for the purposes of this craft beer review, the ale was served in a tulip pint glass from a can.

Appearance

The ale pours a clear amber and is topped by a thick stack of rocky cream-colored foam that shows good retention. The reduction abundantly leaves patches of sticky lace and a thick soapy collar.

Aroma

The aroma is brightly hoppy with a scent of pine needles.

Flavor

The palate begins with a taste of melon followed by toasty bread. A nice bite of piney and citrusy hops rise in the middle and is mellowed with caramel in the finish. Biscuit ties the palate together.

Mouthfeel

The feel is relatively smooth throughout and has a medium body with moderate carbonation. Its finish is somewhat dry and prickly.

Overall

The Tocobaga Red Ale is wonderfully executed. Its appearance is amazing. Its aroma is quite pleasant. And its feel is on point. But the real pleaser is its palate. Not only does it taste great, it does make that distinction from that of an Amber. In short, it’s balanced but leans hoppy. This is a brew worth trying.

This craft beer review was posted on January 19, 2018 by David Keith.

Tags: American, Award-Winning, Canned, Cigar City Brewing, Florida, Hoppy

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Rick Van Doren says:
December 5, 2019 at 1:23 pm
The Pic and the fast facts are of the Red Ale. The commercial description is of the Red India Pale ale. Different can and different beer I think. I have never had the Red Ale but the IPA is very delicious. In stock always at Richmond, VA area Publix
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