Beers similar to Chris Moose

Red Ale·United Kingdom·4.1% ABV·One of 34 Red Ales in hopIQ·

hopIQ found 10 beers that share Chris Moose's roasted and toasty character. Roasty notes and bitterness shape this pale red beer, a Christmas seasonal. Chris Moose runs at 4.1% and the brewery calls it the taste of Christmas. It dates back to 2015, and venues across England poured it on cask and draught through January and February 2026, well after the festive days were over.

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Austral Yagán

Cervecería Austral

Chile · Brown Ale · 5%

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91%

FLAVOUR MATCH

As with Chris Moose, same bitterness and malt character, plus chocolate notes, fuller-bodied.

What carries overroastedbittertoastymaltycaramel

Structure: a touch fuller, a notch stronger

Compared to Chris Moosechocolatecoffeecreamy

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

Structure: a touch fuller, a notch stronger

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Crimson Legend

Brains Brewery

United Kingdom · Red Ale · 4.8%

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90%

FLAVOUR MATCH

Alongside Chris Moose on bitterness and malt character: adds sweetness, a notch stronger.

What carries overroastedcaramelbittertoastymalty

Structure: a notch stronger

Compared to Chris Moosesweetdark fruit

Structure: Same structure — body, sweetness, bitterness and texture all land on the same spot.

Structure: a notch stronger

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La Sagra Criolla

La Sagra

Spain · Red Ale · 6.1%

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89%

FLAVOUR MATCH

Shares bitterness and malt character with Chris Moose; adds fruit notes, a notch stronger.

What carries overroastedcarameltoastybittermalty

Structure: a notch stronger

Compared to Chris Moosefruityberrybready

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

Structure: a notch stronger

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Tamar Best Bitter

Summerskills Brewery

United Kingdom · Best Bitter · 4.3%

88%

MATCH

Keeps bitterness and malt character like Chris Moose; adds fruit notes.

Structure: very close

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Samuel Smith's Nut Brown Ale

Samuel Smith's Old Brewery

United Kingdom · Brown Ale · 5%

87%

MATCH

A touch more nutty notes, fuller-bodied — bitterness and malt character as with Chris Moose.

Structure: a touch fuller, a notch stronger

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Victoria Street Bitter

Stomping Ground Brewing Co.

Australia · Best Bitter · 4.8%

84%

MATCH

Like Chris Moose on bitterness and malt character — adds bread notes, a notch stronger.

Structure: a notch stronger

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Kürzer Alt

Brauerei Kürzer

Germany · Altbier · 4.8%

84%

MATCH

Mirrors Chris Moose's bitterness and malt character, plus bread notes, a notch stronger.

Structure: a notch stronger

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Brooklyn Brown

Brooklyn Brewery

United States · Brown Ale · 5.6%

84%

MATCH

Same bitterness and malt character as Chris Moose, adds creaminess, fuller-bodied.

Structure: a touch fuller, a notch stronger

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St-Ambroise Red Ale

McAuslan Brewing

Canada · Red Ale · 4.5%

83%

MATCH

Same malt character and caramel notes as Chris Moose, adds chocolate notes, but without the bitterness.

Structure: very close

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Namu Amber Ale

Fuego Brew Co.

Costa Rica · Red Ale · 4.6%

83%

MATCH

Less bitter — same bitterness and malt character as Chris Moose, adds noticeably less bitter, but without the roasted notes.

Structure: less bitter

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