Laurelwood: Red

Good full bodied red ale. The hops are a little off and the "red" might be a little up a little much. Maybe i dont like reds? For a red it's probably my favorite one though. The thing that gets me is the aftertaste. It has an odd twinge, might be the body, might be the hops. Please comment.

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laurelwood tree hugger porter

Not even 10 minutes back in Oregon and I found laurelwood brewery by my gate. Their beers are labeled pale, ipa, stout, porter, unlike the Chicago restaurants. This beer has a light body but a more pleasant pallet probably appreciated my a more diverse palette (I don't think its great but most people will). Very little head that dissipated quickly and a good after taste with a lingering porter flavor I love. It's not the sweet kind of porter that coats your mouth and I appreciate that. Overall I think the beer could only use a smidge more black malt and it would be perfect for me. For everyone else, this beer is a great porter.

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laurelwood hop monkey ipa

This ale poured well and had a very bubbly thick white head. It smelled good, bittered well, but lacked a solid flavor. After you swallowed it was gone. Not bad, but not good.

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