no need for repellant

So it's the first day of February, what would be appropriate for the occasion?  Something chocolatey?  Maybe save that for a little later.  Ah, a red IPA!  Happy and bright, it was just Chinese New Year so there was red stuff all over the metro station in the Chinese neighborhood, seems like a good start.  Not to mention Red Moskito sounds like the way the disappointed would think of the focus of the month.  It's "xtreme" hopped too, so just as bitter as any recent heartbreak.  Or not so recent I guess.

While it looks a little light pouring out, once in the glass it does have a nice caramel color.  Bright, citrusy hop aroma.  Head is fluffy, off white, foams up nicely at first, but dies back quickly.  The first impression is one of typical IPAs, a lot of fruit, in particular tropical, with a touch of mandarin.  But, a heavier bitterness lurks just in the background, leaving the edges of the drink not completely smooth.  It's really much smoother and friendlier overall than one might think from the name, or even from an "xtreme hopped" ale.  Although lighter than other red beers, it does have a rusty essence and a warmth that make the title a fitting one, and a subtle sweetness that fit the month. 

Supplier: La Buena Cerveza
Price: €3.79