Ridgeway Imperial Red Ale is a hybrid between a barley wine and a red ale, from Oxfordshire brewery Ridgeway. Named after the historic trade route that winds its way through the countryside near the brewery, Ridgeway Brewery crafts a range of quality traditional English ales. Ridgeway Imperial Red Ale takes the best bits from the red ale and barley wine styles, zipping the ABV up to a hefty 10%. Despite the high alcohol content, Ridgeway Imperial Red Ale is still surprisingly soft and sippable.
Pouring an auburn colour, Ridgeway Imperial Red Ale releases enticing aromas of toffee and caramel. The first sip reveals a fruity, sweet character with some orange and grapefruit bitterness, drawing to a liquorice finish. Buy Ridgeway Imperial Red Ale to explore an unusual fusion style beer, with a soft, fruity character.
Kevin Hughes –
Rich luxurious texture with deep flavours, with a subtle sweetness. The closest match I have found to some Christmas beers I found in northern Finland a few years ago.
Eddie –
amazing, first ever imperial red I have tried and it’s stunning
Xavier Crepin –
So delicious, as its Barley wines sisters at Ridgeway brewery, full of taste and flavours !
Alexey Nekhaenko –
Expected more. Too boozy to properly enjoy