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		<title>Gritty McDuff&#8217;s &#8211; Red Claws Ale</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In accordance with my last article for the Hop Press on &#8220;going local,&#8221; I spent a little more time than usual in front of the beer cooler picking out my selection. I saw a brand new beer from Gritty McDuff&#8217;s in a bomber bottle &#8211; featuring the logo of the local basketball team, the Red [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In accordance with my last article for the Hop Press on &#8220;going local,&#8221; I spent a little more time than usual in front of the beer cooler picking out my selection. I saw a brand new beer from Gritty McDuff&#8217;s in a bomber bottle &#8211; featuring the logo of the local basketball team, the Red Claws. After doing a little digging I found out that Gritty&#8217;s had paired with the local sports venue to produce this beer to be served at Red Claws games. That&#8217;s the kind of local partnerships that I&#8217;m talking about &#8211; getting involved in other venues and really becoming an integral part of a community.</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s a local news story on the collaboration: <a href="http://www.necn.com/Boston/Business/2010/01/14/Red-Claws-brand-proves-to-be-a/1263514310.html">NECN &#8211; Red Claws Ale a Slam Dunk</a></p>
<p>I poured it out and was happy to see it was a nice bright red/orange. The aroma was light but malty, with kind of a molasses undertone. The head was there but quickly faded, and I wondered what it would be like to have this in a plastic cup at a game. (I&#8217;ll have to go at some point, though I&#8217;m a bit more interested in watching the Pirates play instead&#8230;)</p>
<p><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-800" title="grittyredclaws_logo" src="http://www.thebeerbabe.com/wp-content/uploads/grittyredclaws_logo-150x150.jpg" alt="grittyredclaws_logo" width="150" height="150" />The taste is that of a sturdy red ale, with some nice malt character. I like that this is a lot more tasty than some of the lighter beers that one can usually get at a sporting event, but isn&#8217;t too heavy if you wanted to drink several of them. It is smooth and drinkable, with no bitterness in it.</p>
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<p>I&#8217;d say that this is a smart move for both Gritty&#8217;s and the Red Claws alike &#8211; because pairing beer and sports is usually a fruitful venture. Its the type of craft beer that i wish I could get at every sporting event. The price is right, too &#8211; for a 22 oz. bottle, the beer is under $4.00 &#8211; which is just about the right price for tailgaiting. I wouldn&#8217;t be surprised if this ends up at a few Superbowl parties, either. So keep your eyes peeled for the Red Claws both on the court and off. Cheers!</p>
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