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George Killian's Irish Red

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George Killian's Irish Red goes back to a family recipe from a brewery in Enniscorthy, Ireland. Coors brews the American version under licence, and as a lager rather than an ale. A caramel malt kilned hotter and longer than usual gives the red-amber colour, with no colouring added. Toasted caramel and sweet malt lead the nose, with light bread and a faint fruity note behind. The palate is malt-forward and nutty, bitterness is mild, the head creamy and the finish moderately dry.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Mild14 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Gold · 2014
World Beer Cup
Irish-Style Red Ale
★Gold — World Beer Cup (Irish-Style Red Ale)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
caramelnuttymalty
caramel
nutty
malty
bready
fruity
clean
Aroma
The nose leads with toasted caramel and sweet malt notes, providing an inviting foundation.
not found:hoppy,roasted,sour,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for George Killian's Irish Red

◎ Appearance

A clear red-amber body, deriving its colour from caramel-kilned malts without any added colouring agents. The head is notably creamy and persistent, clinging to the glass with visible lacing. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated.

red-amberclearcreamy headpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with toasted caramel and sweet malt notes, providing an inviting foundation. Light bread aromas emerge in the mid-range, with a faint fruity undertone that adds subtle complexity without dominating. The overall impression is warm and grain-forward.

toasted caramelsweet maltbread notessubtle fruit

◐ Taste

The palate is decidedly malt-centric, with a soft, nutty character developing across the mid-palate. Bitterness remains mild and well-restrained, allowing the malt sweetness to persist. The texture is smooth, supported by the creamy carbonation.

malt-forwardnuttymild bitternesssmooth

◑ Finish

The finish is moderately dry, cleanly shedding the initial sweetness without harshness. A lingering grain and nuttiness remains in the aftertaste, providing a measured conclusion.

moderately drygrainy aftertaste
72
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
71
Appearance
76
Finish
70
Serve at 4–7°C

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

Stein

The sturdy German stein maintains temperature and keeps carbonation intact. Built for long, convivial drinking.

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