New Belgium Red Hoptober

This is a 6.0% ABV fall seasonal from New Belgium Brewing of Fort Collins, Colorado.  It is brewed with Centennial, Cascade, and Eldorado hops.

The beer pours a medium-dark brown and deep copper, with tints of garnet.  There is a half-inch of somewhat creamy head, off-white to very light brown in color.  The aroma is a blast of hops, piney and citrusy, followed by deep dark roasted and toasted malt.  The taste follows the aroma with tropical fruity hops floating on rich and nutty dark roasted malt.  The hoppy layer and malty layer meld together quite harmoniously.  The finish is moderately bitter and a lingering aftertaste of the roasted and toasted malt, along with a hoppy tang.  This is worth a try.