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Red Molly

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Red Molly is a red IPA with a caramel note, brewed on site in the pub's small brewery on Liechtensteinstraße in Vienna's Alsergrund district. The brewery makes classic craft varieties and rotating experimental beers, and the brewpub sees itself as a place to share them with friends, family or someone you just met.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
caramelhoppycitrusy
caramel
hoppy
citrusy
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced caramel sweetness layered beneath restrained floral and citrus hop character.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Red Molly

◎ Appearance

Red Molly presents a deep amber to copper hue, bright and translucent with excellent clarity. A modest off-white head forms initially and settles into a thin, persistent collar with good lacing that clings to the glass. Fine carbonation creates a gentle, continuous stream of bubbles.

deep copperbright claritypersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced caramel sweetness layered beneath restrained floral and citrus hop character. Notes of toasted malt provide backbone without dominating. A touch of herbal spice suggests thoughtful Edelpilsen selection, with no harsh alcohol or green notes despite the moderate ABV.

caramel maltcitrus hopsherbal spice

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and full-bodied, with caramel malt sweetness immediately apparent alongside moderate, bracing bitterness that builds through the mid-palate. Citrus and pine notes from the Edelpilsen emerge clearly without sharpness. The balance tilts toward the malt, but bitterness holds its ground, creating an engaging tension that invites the next sip.

caramel sweetnessmoderate bitternesscitrus pine

◑ Finish

The finish is medium-length with lingering bitterness and fading caramel notes. Aftertaste remains dry and slightly herbal, leaving the palate refreshed rather than cloying.

dry finishherbal lingering
79
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
80
Finish
77
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

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About Red IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Red IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

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