Red Chair
Red Chair takes its name from a chairlift on Mount Bachelor, the ski mountain west of Bend, and returns every winter as a seasonal. The amber pale ale rests on seven malts, among them two crystal malts, Munich and wheat, which bring caramel, toffee and a light bready sweetness. Nugget, Cascade, Centennial and Mosaic add grapefruit, orange peel, pine and a hint of rose. The body is medium, and a firm, dry bitterness keeps the finish clean.
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Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Red Chair
Cold enough to sharpen the hop aroma without numbing the palate. Around 7–9°C keeps the citrus and pine vivid without losing bitterness definition.
The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.
Drink fresh — hop aroma fades fast. Best within 3 months of canning or bottling.
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About Pale Ale
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a Pale Ale?
India Pale Ales are hop-forward ales with ABV typically 5.5–7.5% and IBU 40–70+. Bold citrus, pine or tropical aromas alongside firm bitterness and a clean dry finish.
Finding a similar Pale Ale
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same caramel, bitter, dry character as Red Chair will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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