Sierra Nevada Imperial Red (Beer Camp #65)

Imperial Red - kind of a cross between a double IPA and an Irish Red. Pours the color of an old penny with a three-finger tan head. Lots of citrus and pine in the hop profile with an infusion of sweet maltiness. Peach and tangerine make appearances and (perhaps because I read it on the label first...a no-no!) cantaloupe! Some brown sugar on the back of the tongue. This is a complex yet very drinkable beer. The 8% ABV adds a little heat, but not overmuch. So far this has been the best of the bunch. I would recommend to anyone. A fine Fall beer to enjoy on a cool October night.