Toasted caramel malt produces the signature ruby color of this medium-bodied ale.
Distinguished by its exceptional balance, Irish Red Ale possesses a slight sweetness that yields to a clean, dry finish.
Beer Ratings and Reviews:
[1] Review by heemer77 from Savannah, MO, USA who has tried this beer a couple times. (12/13/2008 1:35:59 AM)
"A medium khaki head tops a beautiful deep red mahogany. The aroma is rich deep caramel with some fresh cut wood. There is also a little bit of leather. The taste has some dry woodiness with a little bit of burning trash. There is also some weird bitter pear seed taste. A strange brew, that is drinkable, but not worth seeking out. "
Aroma:
6/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
6/10
Flavor:
4/10
Overall:
5/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(2.9)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
[2] Review by jerrymorrison from lockhart, TX, USA who has tried this beer once. (11/28/2008 9:36:07 AM)
"I got this out of the craft collection case, Irish red pours a decent looking reddish body, with ample carbonation but a thin head. Aroma was a little disappointing with hardly anything showing up excpet very faint hints of malts. Flavor was a little better with the caramel malts appearing, it had a nice finish with a good aftertaste. Overall it was fairly decent."
Aroma:
5/10
Appearance:
6/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
6/10
Overall:
6/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 12oz @ $1.1 Unit Cost: $1.47 per Pint
[3] Review by bigred00 from buffalo, NY, USA who has tried this beer a couple times. (11/25/2008 3:02:21 PM)
"Presentation: It was poured from a brown 12oz bottle into a pint glass.
Appearance: The body has a deep reddish or crimson amber color with good clarity. Its head is tall, light and foamy with a light tan, almost peachy color. The head slowly fizzles down to a very thin covering and makes just a little bit of slick patchy lacing.
Smell: The aroma has a very sweet and malty character with a hint of doughy yeast and a touch of spicy hops.
Taste/Mouth feel: There is a big malty sweetness with notes of caramel and sweet bread. There are also some buttery notes mixed in there as well. Hop flavor is light and has a light spicy, leafy and mineral-like presence. The hop flavor is picked up more in the finish with a light bitterness fading off the tongue. The texture is light and easy drinking with a medium body and average carbonation.
Notes: Overall I would say that this is a solid beer with good drinkability.
"
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.7)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 12oz @ $0.9 Unit Cost: $1.2 per Pint
[4] Review by Cybercat from Atlanta, GA, USA who has tried this beer once. (10/5/2008 9:23:24 PM)
"Aroma is a bit weak, but crisp and fairly malty. Color is a reddish gold, what one expects from a beer that is called "Irish Red." Flavor is so-so, better than most Michelob beers I have had - not complex but pleasant and malty. Texture is smooth, fairly typical. OK for parties."
Aroma:
5/10
Appearance:
6/10
Mouthfeel:
6/10
Flavor:
6/10
Overall:
6/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(2.9)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
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