Brú Rua Irish Craft Red Ale

Product of: Ireland (Eire)

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Described by its makers as being “a modern take on the traditional Irish red ale.” Brewed with Cascade and Goldings hops.

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 31/07/2016

Appearance:

Clear, deep golden amber with a thin but retentive light beige head. Minimal lacing.

Aroma:

Caramel and fudge with light grapefruit.

Taste:

White bread and caramel with light raspberry notes and mildly bitter grassy and grapefruit hops.

Aftertaste:

Dry, moderate grassy and grapefruit hop bitterness with caramel.

Overall:

An Irish red ale with some English hop influence. Caramel and fudge maltiness with mildly bitter grassy and grapefruit hops.