Dougall's Red Christmas

Dougall's Red Christmas is a special edition seasonal Red IPA, classified under BJCP style 21B. It features an intense copper color with ruby highlights and a creamy, well-formed head. The recipe combines a base of Extra Pale, Amber, Crystal 400, and Chocolate malts, designed to provide chromatic depth and structure, along with a trio of American hops that define its character. A balanced IPA with a medium body and a persistent finish, true to Dougall’s technical and recognizable profile.

Characteristics:

Style: Special IPA (Red IPA) – BJCP 21B

Alcohol Content: 7% ABV

Hops: Chinook, Simcoe, and Ekuanot

Serving Temperature: Between 8 and 12 °C

Color (EBC): 30 EBC

Bitterness (IBU): 55 IBU

Character, Flavor, Aromas:

Intense and balanced character. Citrus, resinous, and pine aromas with a green tropical touch. The flavor highlights notes of dark caramel and toasted bread provided by the malt, backed by a clean and persistent bitterness. Long, round, and highly expressive finish.

Food Pairing:

Ideal to accompany grilled meats, gourmet burgers, BBQ ribs, aged or semi-aged cheeses, and spicy dishes. It also works very well with American cuisine and intense recipes where the hops can shine without overpowering the whole.

Let yourself be carried away by the redder side of hops. Add Dougall's Red Christmas to your cart and enjoy an intense, balanced, seasonal IPA that is not always available. When it's gone, it's gone.