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Hammerhead Red Ale

Chandeleur Island Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · American Red Ale · One of 3 American Red Ales in hopIQ

Named for the hammerhead sharks of the Gulf Coast and the brewery's conservation work tracking them — a smooth, malty red ale with caramel sweetness and a moderate hop finish. A nod to the maritime heritage of the Mississippi coast.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber12
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive

Beer DNA

Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Red Ale.
Hop character
hoppy
Malt character
caramel
malty
toasty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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About American Red Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American Red Ale?

American Red Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar American Red Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same caramel, malty, rich character as Hammerhead Red Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Hammerhead Red Ale

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

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