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Samuel Adams Irish Red Ale 3.13 546

Samuel Adams Irish Red Ale

Percentile
59
overall

bottled
common

on tap
unknown

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
5463.13/5.03.13/5.0Special5.5%77.9English pint
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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 redlem (1155), Illinois, USA
2.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/103/55/103/512/20

Aug 26, 2009  
A ubiquitous red ale along the lines of Leinies Red. A distinct English note in the taste as it is fairly grassy.

 aenimopiate (146), The United States of Texas, Texas, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/103/513/20
Dec 22, 2009  
Sam Adams is really gaining a fan in me. This one pours a beautiful amber-red color with a tan head that quickly dissipates. I love the warm taste of the malt and subtle presence of the hops. As Irish Reds go, this one is way up there. You can really taste that this company cares about brewing beer. Kudos.


 GeneralGao (3071), Iowa City, Iowa, USA
2.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/104/55/103/59/20
Dec 18, 2009  
Bottle. Poured a clear garnet color with an off white head. Smelled of spicy malt, plum, subdued husky grain, and raisin. Light to medium bodied and slightly sweet. Tasted of corn syrup, caramel, and raisin. Eh. Not all that enjoyable.


 georgekillian (228), USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/57/104/517/20
Dec 16, 2009  
As george Killian i really love a good irish red, this one is def worth buying. A great deep red color and great hops make this a wonderful holiday beer


MishkinBeer (65), , New York, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/55/103/515/20
Dec 6, 2009  
Has a dark, rusty red color coupled with a thin cream head. A soft hop aroma greets the nose followed by flavors of apple and caramel. The body is on the thin side and a bit too watery. However, the tingling, dry finish is quite excellent. The ale’s balance of sweetness in the malts and bitterness in the hops is well executed. Overall, a good beer that feels like it had potential to be even better.


 malrubius (1004), Valley Stream, New York, USA
2.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/55/103/510/20
Dec 6, 2009  
12 ounce bottle in pint glass. Red with dense beige ring. Earthy toasted brown sugar and ripe fruit aroma. Toasted caramel brown sugar with sweet cranberry juice fruitiness and earthy medium bitter hop finish. Medium body. My first Irish ale rating. Guess, I’ll try to avoid them in the future.


Oddefellowe (50), Tampa, Florida, USA
2.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/103/55/102/512/20
Dec 5, 2009  
short white head atop a reddish brown body. slight hops to the scent, grass and caramel. thin. not something i’d return to.


mike67 (86), , New Jersey, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/105/515/20
Nov 27, 2009  
12 oz bottle. Pours a dark red color with an off white foamy head. Light carbonation and some lacing. Aroma is sweet caramel malt, fruit and touch of hops. Firm, reach, slightly oily body. Flavor is juicy, sweet caramel malt, fruit perfectly balanced by earthy hops. Finish becomes dry and earthy. I like this beer a lot.


 rustychiles (1058), Mesa, Arizona, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/516/20
Nov 24, 2009  
Pours a deep clear reddish color with a light tan head. Aroma is caramel, malt, touch of hops, alcohol. Flavor is caramel, sugars, alcohol, touch of hop bitterness, rasins or some other dark fruit. Decent Irish Red.



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