Shark Attack
Port Brewing / The Lost Abbey
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American Strong Ale
Year-Round
California
United States
Judges Ratings 94
Aroma: 23 / 24
Flavor: 38 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 9 / 10
Overall Impression: 18 / 20
Description
Port Brewing Company’s double red ale, Shark Attack is a classic west coast-style Imperial Red Ale brewed with Crystal Malts, Centennial and Cascade Hops. A smooth malty beer with a generous hop character, Shark Attack finishes out with sweet caramel hints and spicy hops.
Beverage Profile
ABV: 9.50%
IBUs: 75
Served at: (48 – 52˚ F)
Hops: Cascade, Centennial
Malts: Crystal
Judges Review
By Phil Farrell
Judges Ratings 94
Aroma: 23 / 24 / 24
Flavor: 38 / 40 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 9 / 10 / 10
Overall Impression: 18 / 20 / 20
There is an intense hop aroma that includes citrus, grapefruit, pine resin, spice, and even a little marmalade. It is not an all hop show though. The malt aroma includes toast and a lot of caramel. The flavor is a parade of hops and malt. Due to the intense hop flavor I was expecting a huge bitter finish like a red Imperial IPA. I was surprised when there was a more subtle bitterness than I was expecting. Despite the malt complexity there was just enough sweetness to keep the beer from having a totally dry finish. The body is medium-full with a substantial alcohol warmth without an overly bitter finish.
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