Beers similar to Red Sea of Cacao

Imperial Red Ale·United States·8.7% ABV·One of 9 Imperial Red Ales in hopIQ·

hopIQ found 10 beers that share Red Sea of Cacao's chocolate and caramel character. An imperial red ale with lush malt and chocolate flavors, brewed with local cacao, sea salt and a special blend of malt and hops, so it tastes like a salted caramel chocolate bar. 8.7 % and 28 IBU, served in a goblet, on draft and in cans. Brewed in Waimea, 2,764 feet above the sea, one batch at a time.

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10 beers like Red Sea of Cacao

Double Bag

Long Trail Brewing Company

United States · Strong Ale · 7.2%

ALTERNATIVE

72%

FLAVOUR MATCH

Keeps malt character and sweetness like Red Sea of Cacao, adds roasted notes, fuller-bodied, drops saltiness.

What carries overchocolatecaramelmaltyrichsweet

Structure: a touch fuller, more bitter

Compared to Red Sea of Cacaoroastedbitterboozysalty

Structure: Very close — a touch more body, a touch more bitterness.

Structure: a touch fuller, more bitter

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Boots Off

Sawdust City Brewing Company

Canada · Scotch Ale · 8.2%

ALTERNATIVE

72%

FLAVOUR MATCH

Mirrors Red Sea of Cacao's malt character and richness — plus bread notes, fuller-bodied, minus saltiness.

What carries overchocolatecaramelsweetmaltysmooth

Structure: a touch fuller, sweeter

Compared to Red Sea of Cacaobreadydark fruitboozysalty

Structure: Very close — a touch more body, a touch more sweetness.

Structure: a touch fuller, sweeter

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Old Bedford Vintage Ale

Brewpoint

United Kingdom · Strong Ale · 9.5%

ALTERNATIVE

71%

FLAVOUR MATCH

Like Red Sea of Cacao on malt character and richness — adds bitterness, fuller-bodied, but without the saltiness.

What carries overchocolatecaramelsweetmaltyrich

Structure: a touch fuller, a notch stronger

Compared to Red Sea of Cacaobitterboozysalty

Structure: Very close — a touch more body, a touch more sweetness.

Structure: a touch fuller, a notch stronger

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All The Leaves Are Brown

Tempest Brewing Co

United Kingdom · Brown Ale · 10.5%

71%

MATCH

As with Red Sea of Cacao, same richness and malt character; adds booziness, fuller-bodied, no saltiness.

Structure: a touch fuller, a notch stronger

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Brrr Seasonal Ale

Widmer Brothers Brewing

United States · Amber Ale · 7.2%

71%

MATCH

Same malt character and richness as Red Sea of Cacao, adds bitterness, a notch softer, but without the saltiness.

Structure: a notch softer

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Brodie’s Prime Export

Hawkshead Brewery

United Kingdom · Strong Ale · 8.5%

71%

MATCH

Shares richness and sweetness with Red Sea of Cacao; adds dryness, fuller-bodied, but drops caramel notes.

Structure: a touch fuller

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Yabai Yabai Strong Scotch Ale

Baird Brewing Company

Japan · Scottish Ale · 8.0%

71%

MATCH

Alongside Red Sea of Cacao on richness and malt character: adds booziness, fuller-bodied, drops saltiness.

Structure: a touch fuller, a notch softer

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King Goblin

Wychwood Brewery

United Kingdom · Strong Ale · 6.6%

69%

MATCH

A touch more coffee notes, fuller-bodied, no saltiness — richness and sweetness as with Red Sea of Cacao.

Structure: a touch fuller, more bitter

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Lil One

Maine Beer Company

United States · American Strong Ale · 9.2%

69%

MATCH

Fuller — same sweetness and fullness as Red Sea of Cacao, adds hop character, fuller-bodied, but without the richness.

Structure: a touch fuller

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Real Heavy

Real Ale Brewing Company

United States · Scotch Ale · 9.3%

69%

MATCH

Fuller — same richness and malt character as Red Sea of Cacao, adds booziness, fuller-bodied, but without the chocolate notes.

Structure: a touch fuller, sweeter

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