
Big Red Norm
American Red Ale by Denizens Brewing Co, Riverdale Park, MD
- ABV
- 6.5%
- IBU
- 12
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A fall and winter red ale named for a Silver Spring icon, with a big dose of American hops late in the brew.
Where to get it
Sold in MD, DC, VA.
- At the taproom
- Cans to go
- Growler fills
- Bars and restaurants
- Bottle shops
The brewery says its beer is in more than 1,500 bars, restaurants and stores across Maryland, DC and Northern Virginia, including Nationals Park. In Maryland that mostly means 12 oz cans at licensed liquor stores and draft at bars. The Riverdale Park taproom sells cans and growlers to go.
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Aroma
Caramel and blackberry with a little pine.
Appearance
Deep red with an off-white head.
Taste
Caramel and bready malt, berry and pine from the hops and a rounded, medium body.
Overall
A malty red with enough hop character to keep it interesting.
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