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Carmine Skies

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Caramel sweetness sits beside delicate toast and spice, and fresh Goldings add lavender, honey and grassy notes with a well rounded bitterness. Carmine Skies is a 4.8% red ale, Track's first fresh hop beer made with another brewery, Five Points. The hops come from Hukins and go in during the boil and whirlpool.

ABV
4.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber14
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelgrassyhoney
caramel
grassy
honey
toasty
floral
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced caramel sweetness underscored by delicate toasted grain notes.
also:spicy,malty
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Carmine Skies

◎ Appearance

Carmine Skies presents a deep amber to light copper hue, reflecting its 14 SRM foundation. The beer displays excellent clarity with a persistent, off-white head that clings to the glass with visible lacing. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, supporting a clean visual presentation.

amber to copperclearpersistent headmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced caramel sweetness underscored by delicate toasted grain notes. Fresh Goldings hops deliver a distinctive floral character with lavender and honey undertones, complemented by grassy herbal notes that refresh the overall profile. A subtle spice thread runs through the aroma, adding complexity without dominating.

caramel sweetfloral lavendergrassy herbaltoasted grain

◐ Taste

Entry reveals balanced caramel malt sweetness with a honeyed smoothness that carries into the mid-palate. Toasted malt character develops alongside hoppy bitterness, while the Goldings contribute grassy and spicy nuances that build gradually. The 28 IBU bitterness is well-rounded and integrated, finishing clean without harsh edges.

caramel malthoney smoothbalanced bitternessgrassy spice

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and lingering, with toasted malt and hoppy bitterness fading gracefully. A faint honey and lavender echo persists, leaving the palate refreshed and ready for the next sip.

dry lingeringgrassy fadeclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
79
Appearance
80
Finish
75
Serve at 8–11°C

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

Pint glass

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

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About Red Ale

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