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Corfu Red Ale

Corfu Microbrewery
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🌍 Greece · Red Ale · One of 5 Red Ales in hopIQ

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
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Each axis lands close to the centre in a considered, even reading.

A profile in balance where the form comes from all sides, every layer speaks in turn.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Red Ale.
Hop character
hoppy
Malt character
caramel
malty
roasted
toasty
Fermentation & yeast
clean
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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
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Corfu Red Ale

Serve at 8–11°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–11°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.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Corfu Red Ale

About Red Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Red Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same caramel, malty, toasty character as Corfu Red Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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