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Irish Red Ale

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An easy-drinking pint, often with subtle flavors. Slightly malty in the balance sometimes with an initial soft toffee or caramel sweetness

Season(s)

Overall Flavor Profile

Spring, St. Patrick's Day

Malt: Fruit & Toffee

Overall Intensity

Color

Medium

Medium Amber - Reddish Copper

IBU Range

ABV Range

-

18

28

3.8 - 5%

Special Food Flavors

Balanced, Carmelized, Toasted, Toffee

Common Examples

Franciscan Well Rebel Red, Kilkenny Irish Beer, O’Hara’s Irish Red Ale, Murphy’s Irish Red, Porterhouse Red Ale, Smithwick’s Irish Ale.

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