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Sunburnt

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Sunburnt, the second beer Eight Degrees ever brewed, takes the traditional Irish red ale and adds a hop accent. It pours a rich red with a light tan head. Burnt caramel leads the aroma, joined by a hint of citrus from Loral and Cascade hops. On the palate, toasty caramel malt meets bitter orange, close to orange marmalade on toast. The finish is smooth and sweet, with an orange-tinged bitterness that keeps it in balance.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber14
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Gold · 2021
World Beer Awards
Amber
Country Winner · 2021
World Beer Awards
Amber
World's Best · 2020
World Beer Awards
Amber
Country Winner · 2020
World Beer Awards
Amber
Gold · 2020
World Beer Awards
Amber
Bronze · 2019
World Beer Awards
Gold · 2018
World Beer Awards
★Gold — World Beer Awards (Amber)
★Country Winner — World Beer Awards (Amber)
★World's Best — World Beer Awards (Amber)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelorangetoasty
caramel
orange
toasty
citrusy
malty
hoppy
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent burnt caramel and toasted Malz notes that define the beer's character.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sunburnt

◎ Appearance

Sunburnt presents a rich red hue with excellent clarity and a light tan head that settles into fine lacing around the glass. The color sits squarely in the classic Irish red range, suggesting balanced caramel Malz without excessive roasting. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, supporting a stable foam collar.

rich redclearfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent burnt caramel and toasted Malz notes that define the beer's character. Loral and Cascade hops contribute a restrained citrus accent—fresh and slightly zesty without dominating the malt-forward profile. The overall aromatic impression is warm and approachable, with no harsh or astringent edges.

burnt carameltoasted maltcitrus accentCascade hops

◐ Taste

The palate delivers toasted caramel Malz in the front, followed by a well-integrated bitter orange character reminiscent of orange marmalade on buttered toast. The bitterness (28 IBU) sits comfortably in the mid-palate without overwhelming the sweetness, creating a pleasant tension between malt and hop. Body is smooth and medium, allowing each flavor component to remain distinct.

toasted caramelbitter orangebalancedmarmalade-like

◑ Finish

The finish is smooth and carries the orange-tinged bitterness forward, providing subtle complexity without lingering harshness. A gentle sweetness from the Malz persists into the aftertaste, keeping the beer approachable and sessionable.

smoothorange-tingedlingering sweetness
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
80
Appearance
78
Finish
76
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 Irish Red Ale

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What is a Irish Red Ale?

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