Silver in American Amber/Red Ale
Cellarmaker Brewing Co., Oakland, CA
Hops
Tasting Notes
the style that perfectly marries rich caramel malts and piney, citrusy Cascade, Simcoe and Anchovy hops
| Form | Use | Farm or Lot | Source | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchovy | Anchovy | Not Found | Not Found | Not Found | cellarmakerbrewing.com |
| Cascade | Cascade | Not Found | Not Found | Not Found | cellarmakerbrewing.com |
| Simcoe | Simcoe | Not Found | Not Found | Not Found | cellarmakerbrewing.com |
Aroma
Watermelon, Raspberry, Pine
Grown by
Not Found
Aroma
Floral, grapefruit, pine resin
Grown by
Aroma
Citrus and unique pine-like
Grown by
Grown by. These farms publish the variety as grown. It does not mean this beer used hops from them.
Old Head Red is Cellarmaker Brewing Co.'s first red ale, an American red brewed with Matt of Fast Fashion and sold in cans.
| Category | Medal | Entries | Brewery | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96, American Amber/Red Ale | Silver (2nd place) | 85 | Cellarmaker Brewing Co. | Oakland, CA |
| Field | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Style | American Red Ale | Cellarmaker: Old Head Red |
| ABV | 6.0% | Cellarmaker: Old Head Red |
| IBU | Not Found | Not Found |
| Hops | Cascade, Simcoe, Anchovy | Cellarmaker: Old Head Red |
| Malts and grains | caramel malts (not named further) | Cellarmaker: Old Head Red |
| Yeast | Not Found | Not Found |
| Adjuncts, fruit, spices | Not Found | Not Found |
| Other | canned; listed as available at the Oakland location | Cellarmaker: Old Head Red |
It might be hard to believe, but it's true: this is our first ever red ale! It's not that we have anything against red ales, they're just not what we typically reach for. So when our buddy Matt at Fast Fashion said he'd love to brew one we saw our opportunity to create the style that perfectly marries rich caramel malts and piney, citrusy Cascade, Simcoe and Anchovy hops (yes that's a real hop!). So for all you red ale drinking Old Heads out there, enjoy Old Head Red!
Source: Cellarmaker: Old Head Red
the style that perfectly marries rich caramel malts and piney, citrusy Cascade, Simcoe and Anchovy hops
Source: cellarmakerbrewing.com
The beer page names Cascade, Simcoe and Anchovy hops and unspecified rich caramel malts. No yeast or base malt is named.
| Hop as Published | Variety | Form | Use | Lot or Farm | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchovy | Anchovy | Not Found | Not Found | Not Found | cellarmakerbrewing.com |
| Cascade | Cascade | Not Found | Not Found | Not Found | cellarmakerbrewing.com |
| Simcoe | Simcoe | Not Found | Not Found | Not Found | cellarmakerbrewing.com |
| Field | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Color (SRM) | Not Found | Not Found |
| Original gravity | Not Found | Not Found |
| Final gravity | Not Found | Not Found |
| Water | Not Found | Not Found |
| Process | Red ale brewed with Matt of Fast Fashion | cellarmakerbrewing.com |
As category context only, the Brewers Association guideline for American-Style Amber/Red Ale calls for an amber to reddish brown ale with medium-high malt, low to medium caramel character and moderate hops, 4.4 to 6.1 percent ABV and 25 to 45 IBU. The 6.0% ABV fits; no IBU is published.
| Year | Competition | Category | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Great American Beer Festival | American Amber/Red Ale | Bronze |
| 2026 | Great American Beer Festival | American Amber/Red Ale | Silver |
Generated from the loaded results for this brewery and beer name, not researched separately; years not loaded are not covered.
Cellarmaker Brewing Co. is in Oakland, CA. Brewery type in Open Brewery DB: Microbrewery.
Links checked 2026-10-14: Website.
Each farm listed as growing a variety grows that variety according to the hop farm data; the brewery has not said it bought hops from that farm.