Follow Deschutes on twitterRed Chair IPA – The Newest Edition to the Bond Street Series
Attention all craft beer enthusiasts who live to discover bold brews and push the sensory envelope. A new member of the Deschutes Brewery Bond Street Series is set to debut in mid May and will be available in 22oz. bottles through September. Red Chair IPA is named after the oldest operating lift at Mt. Bachelor, a classic old school double that locals flock to on fresh powder mornings. This beer has been wildly popular with our pub regulars, who always seem to know when we have hit on something special. Red Chair will be the latest in a volley of experimental hop beers originating at our Bond Street pub in downtown Bend.
Given the wild reception and enthusiasm shown by the public for the likes of The Abyss, The Dissident, Hop Henge, and Hop Trip, we are confident that there is no shortage of folks out there who appreciate innovation. Clearly people understand and appreciate the importance, or dare we say, the absolute necessity of our continuing to be experimental and cutting edge.
Red Chair is a bright copper beauty (think freshly minted penny) with a solid head and perfect lacing that typifies Deschutes ales. It has a plush body with satiny caramel flavors derived from seven varieties of malt including British crystals, German pilsner, and domestic versions of cara-pils and Munich. Despite all of this, Red Chair is still a hop forward ale, but not in the way many have gotten used to. You will find no cloying, mouth puckering bitterness here. In its place a straight up succulent citrus punch to the nose. This is due to the experimental nature of some of the hops, as well as, how late in the process they were added.
To say that the seemingly contradictory elements of caramel maltiness and citrusy hops get along would be an understatement; they coexist in blissful harmony. Red Chair would pair exceptionally well with hot-n-sour soup, enchiladas with mole sauce, or thin crust margarita pizza. But don’t take our word for it, get a little experimental yourself and enjoy this wonderful beer with any food you see fit, or all by itself.
Cheers,
John “Abe” Abraham, Brewer
July 9th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
John,
You should be able to find Red Chair IPA at QFC, Fred Meyer, Ballard Market and any of the bottle shops. There is plenty of it so please ask your favorite grocery store to carry it for us. Thanks!
July 11th, 2009 at 8:56 pm
Red Chair IPA is without a doubt the best IPA I’ve laid lips on!
Thanks!
July 13th, 2009 at 5:42 pm
Red Chair Ipa makes me want to own it! Amateur brewer turned pro and back to home brewing, its bingo, bongo, great tasting, full session fun in a bottle!
One of few I’d love to clone for my neighborhood pub.
I’ll add this about that. A late hopped, high gravity ale that is crisp, hop fragrant with almost candy malt surfacing in every swallow.
Widmer makes a red ale of ‘07 and then Brrr..that reminds me of this newest Deshuttes outbreak ” Red Chair”. A brewer of 15 years, I congratulate you on still making my mouth water at the thought of another glass of this delicious brew.
January 21st, 2010 at 4:53 pm
Will your beers be available in Houston?
January 21st, 2010 at 5:59 pm
Jimbo,
You should be able to find Black Butte Porter and Mirror Pond Pale Ale at Spec’s Liquor, Whole Foods and on tap at the Flying Saucer. If your favorite watering hole doesn’t have it, please ask them to carry it. Thanks!