Twisted Pine Brewing Company's Red Mountain Ale

Pours a fairly deep red, almost brown, with a nice tan head that stays. Smells like a pretty strong pale, with grassy hops and a sweeter than normal malt for an amber/red.

The taste is back down to a red though. Standard amount of bitterness that is less grassy than the smell, and no real sweetness. Instead, more of a grainy malt taste that suits the style well. A bit watery in the feel, is my only complaint, and otherwise it's a pretty good red.

North Coast Brewing Company's Ruedrich's Red Seal Ale

This beer is another example of why this is a great brewery. Whatever they do, it's done well.

Pours a perfect deep amber with a huge tan head and good carbonation. It's the way this type should look.

Smells great as well. Great balance between a slightly sweet bready malt and slightly grassy and bitter hops. The malt is slightly more prominent.

The taste is reversed, with the bitterness taking the lead. Not grassy, just bitter, with a dry feel to it. The dryness lightens the body a bit, but it's still fairly substantial for an amber. Lingering bitterness stays in the aftertaste. Slight tartness as well, to supplement the bitterness.

Great hoppy amber.