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Ruby

HobgoblinEngland
  • Amber / Red Ale
  • 4.5% ABV
  • Label approved Oct 25, 2019
  • Imported

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Hobgoblin's Amber / Red Ale. Label approved 25 October 2019.

Imported by Bitburger Intl., ST. KILLIAN IMPORTING CO., INC.

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How to serve it

Serve at
46–52°F (8–11°C)
Glass
Nonic pint: the bulge gives you a grip and room for a head

About 145–165 calories and 14–20 g carbs

About 90 of those calories come from the alcohol.

General guidance for Amber / Red Ale. Calories and carbs are estimates from the ABV and how the style usually finishes; numbers the brewery prints beat ours. More beer tools

About this beer

This is the 7th of 8 labels we have from Wychwood Brewery. It is one of 53 amber / red ale labels approved in October 2019. Its label was approved 37 days after it was submitted. It's imported by Bitburger Intl., ST. KILLIAN IMPORTING CO., INC; its label was approved for US sale.

From the label

“This distinct ruby beer brewed with roasted malts delivers sweet caramel and fruit aromas to tease the taste buds. Expect a delicious full-bodied, rich brown taste with notes of toffee, figs, raisins and dates. Drink legendary.”

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Style: Amber/Other AleBrewery: Hobgoblin