Red Ale - Irish The Irish Red Ale, or simply Irish Ale, is an medium amber to medium reddish-copper colored ale, often with subtle flavors. Slightly malty in the balance sometimes with an initial soft toffee/caramel sweetness, relatively low in hops and a touch of roasted dryness in the finish. American versions are often more alcoholic versions of the Irish traditional Export examples. A less-bitter and hoppy Irish equivalent to an English Bitter, with a dryish finish due to roasted barley. More attenuated with less caramel flavor and body than equivalent-strength Scottish ales. Serve In: Top Beers of the Style armando_otchoa's Marschall Amplify Ale (3.685864) PINTA Call Me Simon 6.9% (3.595411) Cigar City Hornswoggled (3.5656) HammerHeart Bourbon Barrel Aged Dublin Raid (3.523121) Dot Brew Batch II Single Grain Cab Sauv Session Ale (3.506826)