From Hearthstone Brewery in North Vancouver comes their “Red 5″ an American Red Ale.  The beer pours a deep reddish brown colour with a tan head.  The aroma consists of caramel, fruitiness and floral hops.  The flavour is of caramel, toffee, earth, some resin, mild fruit, herbal hops and bitterness.  The alcohol content comes in at 5.5% with an IBU of 78.  This is a refreshing Red Ale seasonal.

Commercial Description:  A full bodied red ale where the malt and hops battle it out creating a beautifully balanced brew. The force is strong with this one.