Thunderhead Brewing's Leatherhead Red Mid-American Red Ale

Whoo-hoo! Beer #3 of 6 in the Thunderhead Brewing Variety 12-Pack, Leatherhead Red pours an amber-apricot-ripe pineapple hue, with a three-finger foamy head that slowly recedes to a lacy cover. It's listed as 40 IBU - Thunderhead doesn't advertise the type of hops, but whatever they are, they impart a piney, somewhat astringent note. Despite being billed a a red ale, it tastes more like an IPA, due to the hop-forwardness. I tend to expect red ales to be maltier and less hoppy, but other than not conforming to style expectations, this is a pretty decent beer. Even though it's not red! Nice label for Husker game days!