Among the many other reasons that I enjoy drinking at Redlight Redlight is that they always have a Cigar City something on draft. During this visit they actually had both of their year round offerings and, though I have had them many times before, I could not help myself. That goes especially for the Jai Alai, which is one of the few beers that I tend to gravitate to the most when it is available. It is a good evening when I can end it with the residual flavor of Jai Alai on my palate.
Now then, on to the first of two for today . . .
Brewery: Cigar City Brewing (Tampa, FL)
Name: Maduro (Oatmeal Brown Ale)
Style: American Brown Ale
ABV: 5.50%
Location: Redlight Redlight – Teege at the bar
Tasting Notes:
- Very dark brown in color (though not quite as dark as the photo turned out) with a very slight tan color head.
- Relatively mild roasted malt aroma with some chocolate notes and a bit of sweetness.
- Nice roasted malt, slightly nutty flavor that has some chocolate/coffee-like notes that almost give it a slightly smoky character.
- Good level of carbonation that adds a bit of crispness.
- Great lingering flavors at the finish.
Cigar City Brewing - Maduro
And now for the second . . .
Brewery: Cigar City Brewing (Tampa, FL)
Name: Jai Alai
Style: American IPA
ABV: 7.50%
Location: Redlight Redlight – Teege at the bar
Tasting Notes:
- Coppery orange in color with a solid white head that leaves a nice laced trail.
- Big citrusy (grapefruit) hop aroma with a bit of some other fruit underneath.
- Great grapefruity hop flavor up front with a nice base of caramelly malt sweetness underneath.
- Exceptional balance of the range of hop flavors with the malty sweetness.
- The finish lingers some, with the leftover citrus-like bitterness making me want the next drink.
Cigar City Brewing Jai Alai
Cheers!
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