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Broken Rudder

Drekker Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · Irish Red Ale · One of 3 Irish Red Ales in hopIQ

Drekker's original runaway flagship — an Irish Red brewed with over 15 pounds of local honey per batch. So popular it outgrew the taproom and had to be contract brewed to keep up with demand.

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 44 dimensions

malty
100%
caramel
80%
grain
75%
smooth
75%
bread
70%
medium-bodied
70%
clean finish
65%
sweet
60%
crisp
60%
dark fruit
60%
subtle hop
55%
toffee
50%
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About Irish Red Ale

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What is a Irish Red Ale?

Irish Red Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Broken Rudder

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 4–7°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

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