Monday, April 21, 2025

Beer of the Week: Jolene Red Ale

Beer score: 7.1

Company: Grand Strand Brewing Company
ABU: 6.0
IBU: NA

In the late '90s, generic red ales were fairly popular, though they've tended to fade away since then. However, the Grand Strand Brewing folks near Myrtle Beach, SC, are keeping that trend alive.

And they're not doing a bad job at it, though I have to admit, red ales have never been a favorite of mine, though I've also never detested them.

Anyway, this one pours a medium auburn color while giving off scents of wheat and, maybe, caramel?

Fairly light with not-too-much carbonation, this beer offers some bitterness that's not too strong but also not too light while also giving off a hint of that caramel.

Are there better beers out there? Uh, yeah, but this one is pretty decent. And I have to say, this is perhaps the best "red" ale I've ever had.


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