From Coronado:
Coronado, CA, September 23, 2014 — As Coronado Brewing heads into the fall, they made one last
stop for a holiday and collaboration brew in Devizes, England. Head Brewer Ryan Brooks made the
trek to brew Coronado’s Mermaid’s Red Ale with Brian Yorston of Wadworth & Company. This
American Amber Ale was produced for JD Wetherspoon Brewpub’s as an entry in their American
Craft Beer Showcase. The showcase features various American craft breweries; all of which are
brought to the U.K. to brew at various breweries throughout the country.
Ryan and Brian brewed the Mermaid’s Red Ale as a cask beer in August and made a 500 bbl batch
for JD Wetherspoon’s. However, this isn’t the same beer Coronado’s patrons are used to. The two
brewers put a twist on the traditional recipe by using all English ingredients.
The grain bill for this beer showcased all English grain-- a heritage varietal of Pale malt, and some
light & dark caramel malts. The hop varieties were Challenger for bittering and a heavy does of
Cascade in the whirlpool, and even more Cascade in the dry hop. The finished product being an
American influenced Amber Ale showcasing the beautiful English yeast character with light fruity
esters. This Amber Ale has a traditional English flavor with the aroma of West Coast Amber Ale.
Beer specs: Mermaid’s Red Ale
ABV: 5.7%
Bitterness: 64 IBU
Hops: Challenger and Cascade
Malts: Muntons Pale Malt, Standard and Light Crystal Malt, Roasted Barley, Caramalt, Chocolate
Malt.
Yeast: Wadworth house strain
Where to find it:
UK only.
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