The Facts
Style: Blonde Ale
ABV: 5%
Brewer: Russian River Brewing Company
Location: Santa Rosa, CA
I don’t know how many of you out there have gotten the chance to visit the Russian River brewery but if your a Bay Area local than its a SERIOUS must. (Shhh it’s even better than Lagunitas). Luckily enough for those that can’t spare the drive time, the brewery does a pretty good job of stocking their beers on taps and stores around the Bay Area. 👍👍
A few fun facts before the taste test…Redemption is created after a Belgian-style “single” which is rarely brewed in America (or Belgium!). Typically this style can only be brewed at Trappist Monasteries – have you heard the term Trappist Ale? Yes, thats what that means – The monks drink half a bottle with each meal…Idk about you but that would DEF not be enough for me haha, I have no moderation! All or nothing!
TASTE TEST: Warm golden hue on the pour. YUP tastes like a Beligian! Heavier ale, but still really light so maybe I mean more “full”. Tastes like any other blonde ale, to be honest. Is it done better?! Idk. Maybe… Quite classic but delicious. Something you can count on/I would recommend. Spices hint of orange. Smells familiar. Fruity (barely). A bit “thick” and some particles. Overall soft and silky on the palette with a smooth and dry finish. Tastes like warmer weather, like the last glimpse of Summer with the oncoming Fall.
Another great summer to fall transition beer. Who am I kidding, Redemption really is a great year-round beer with its classic Belgian taste. So when you get sick of those IPAs and porters in the approaching months don’t forget this little guy he will bring you back and satisfy. 😋
Last tip! This beer is refermented in the bottle so the spent yeast forms a thin layer of sediment on the bottom of the bottle. Great for complexity in flavor but not so great in your cup, so pour slowly allowing the natural sediment to remain in the bottle. 👌
🍻😃 So go grab a beer this beer and have a happy Sippin’ Sunday everyone!! 😃🍻
Stuff // Beer: Redemption (Found here) / Cups: Crate & Barrel //
Colors (left to right) // Pantone 7545U / Pantone 660U / Pantone 2915C / Pantone 454C (60%) / Pantone 7573C //
