Common Sense
Upstate Brewing Company
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Kentucky Common
Year-Round
New York
United States
Judges Ratings 78
Aroma: 16 / 24
Flavor: 32 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 8 / 10
Overall Impression: 16 / 20
Description
We usually tell people it’s like a dark cream ale since few a familiar with Kentucky Common Ale.
Beverage Profile
ABV: 5.30%
IBUs: 22
Served at: (38 – 40° F)
Hops: Cascade, Columbus, Willamette
Malts: Two-Row, Flaked Barley, Crystal 120, Black malt
Judges Review
By Dan Preston
Judges Ratings 78
Aroma: 16 / 24 / 24
Flavor: 32 / 40 / 40
Appearance: 6 / 6 / 6
Mouthfeel: 8 / 10 / 10
Overall Impression: 16 / 20 / 20
This beer pours a deep amber with copper hues, brilliant clarity and a long-lasting, off-white head. The aroma is fairly mild, but what is there is pretty balanced between the malt and hops with toast, mild caramel and a grainy character along with some earthy hops. The flavor, on the other hand, is all about the malt. It’s malty-sweet with corn, caramel, toast and a fairly dry roasty finish. Having never had this style before, I wasn’t really sure what to expect. It seems pretty close to style, which is basically a corny, duller Irish Red.
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