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Corfu Red Ale

Corfu Microbrewery
Greece·Red Ale
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Corfu Microbrewery's amber-red ale — a malt-forward red ale brewed on the island with caramel and toasted malts. Amber-copper coloured with a rich caramel sweetness, gentle roasted grain and a balanced hop bitterness with a clean, dry finish. Corfu Red Ale is the more characterful option in the Corfu range: a proper craft ale that demonstrates the brewery's ambition beyond standard pale lager.

ABV
5.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
deep amber16
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelmaltytoasty
caramel
malty
toasty
roasted
hoppy
clean
Aroma
The nose is dominated by inviting caramel malt sweetness with complementary toasted grain notes that evoke fresh bread crust and subtle roasted character.
not found:juicy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Corfu Red Ale

◎ Appearance

Corfu Red Ale presents an inviting amber-copper hue that captures the essence of its malt-forward character. The color displays excellent clarity with a warm, translucent quality that hints at the caramel malts within. A modest but stable head forms, suggesting proper carbonation and good retention.

amber-copperclearwarm glowstable head

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by inviting caramel malt sweetness with complementary toasted grain notes that evoke fresh bread crust and subtle roasted character. Earthy hop aromatics provide a gentle herbal backdrop without overwhelming the malt-forward profile. A warm, slightly spiced quality rounds out the bouquet, suggesting a well-balanced brewing approach.

caramel maltbread crusttoasted grainearthy hops

◐ Taste

Entry reveals substantial caramel malt sweetness balanced by gentle toasted notes and a clean, bready character. The mid-palate maintains this malty richness while earthy hops emerge to provide subtle bitterness and complexity. A light hop bitterness (25 IBU) integrates seamlessly, creating equilibrium between sweet malt and balanced herbal notes without harsh edges.

caramel maltbalancedtoastedslight bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with lingering malt warmth that gradually fades to a gentle hop-driven aftertaste. The overall impression is refreshingly crisp despite the ale's inherent richness, demonstrating restraint and drinkability.

cleandrywarm finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
83
Appearance
81
Finish
82
Serve at 8–11°C

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

Pint glass

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

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About Red Ale

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What is a Red Ale?

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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