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Samuel Adams Irish Red Ale

Samuel Adams Irish Red Ale

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An Irish Ale brewed by
Boston Beer Company

Boston, Massachusetts USA

bottled
common

on tap
available

Broad Distribution
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3303.15/5.03.14/5.0Special5.5%71.9 English pint P  Stats

Commercial Description:
This rich and malty ale originated in Ireland in 1710. It has a deep red color and distinctive caramel flavor from its Pale and Caramel malts. The malt sweetness is balanced by the earthy notes of East Kent Goldings hops. Cheers!

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 Oakes (6853), Miami Beach, Florida, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/512/20
Jul 2, 2008  
Reddish-amber colour. Nice and vibrant. Aroma is simple earthy caramel. Loaded with caramel, soft and sweet with a late hint of diacetyl and a slightly mushroomy finish.


 kp (6200), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/104/512/20
Mar 9, 2008  
Name: Irish Red
Date: 02/23/2008
Mode: Bottle
Source: Tasting, Cellar Party

Appearance: clear dark red, wispy beige head, drippy bits of lace,
Aroma: sweet breadyand toasted malt aroma with light floral hops,
Flavor: sweet caramel malt flavor with lots of bready character, light balancing floral hops, light bitter finish,

Aroma: 6/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 6/10; Palate: 7/10; Overall: 12/20
Rating: 3.2/5.0
Drinkability: 8/10
Score: **/4


 CaptainCougar (4633), Rockville, Maryland, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/513/20
Feb 23, 2008  
Pours a transparent copper amber with ruby hues and a thin, stringy-lacing off-white head. Aroma of lightly sweet earthy grainy toasted nutty malts. Body starts lightly sweet, nutty and grainy with a light bitterness and earthy finish. Pretty true to style and drinkable.


 hopdog (4552), Lansdale, Pennsylvania, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/103/512/20
Aug 9, 2008  
12oz bottle. Poured a medium and cloudy orangish color with an averaged sized off white head. Aromas of some earthiness, bready, and toasted caramel. Tastes of caramel, bread, and lighter earthiness.


 BückDich (4540), Boise, Idaho, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/104/513/20
Mar 13, 2008  
Bottle: Dark brown, tawny color, tannish head. Nose of sweet light caramel, grass and some juniper. The flavor is balanced, chewy malts, generic bittering hops. OK Mouthfeel, good red. A bit lacking in punch but drinkable and a good body.




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