Style Files: Episode 9 - Irish Red Ale

As we move to the month of the Irish we might as well start reviewing some Irish beer styles. This week we discuss Irish Red Ales. This is a style that has a very distinctive malt flavor that showcases both notes of toffee and caramel. While the true Irish Red Ales are lower in alcohol, American versions often come in a t much higher payloads.

Style examples:

1.     Guinness – Smithwick’s Red Ale

2.     Sam Adam’s - Irish Red

3.     Thirsty Dog – Irish Red Setter

·      ABV: 3.8 – 5.0%

·      IBUs: 18-28

·      Color: 9-14

Our sample beer for the week: Great Lakes Brewing Company – Conway’s Irish Ale 6.3% and 25 IBU.

 Beer as described by brewer: A pint for Pa Conway! Our co-owners’ grandfather and policeman who’d likely uphold that an Irish Ale with full-bodied caramel malt flavors is just the ticket.

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