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Dom's Red

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A deep ruby, barrel-aged Irish-style red ale that spent half a year in Old Dominick whiskey barrels, aiming for a balance of beer and oak. The recipe uses pale ale, Munich, caramel, white wheat and roasted barley malts with Northern Brewer hops. It belongs to the brewery's Brewer's Series of limited editions.

ABV
9.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter27 IBU
Roasted bitterness
SRM
amber14
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
oakroastedcaramel
oak
roasted
caramel
wheat
malty
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent toasted oak and vanilla notes from the whiskey barrel aging, layered with roasted grain and subtle caramel sweetness.
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Dom's Red

◎ Appearance

Deep ruby complexion with garnet highlights, displaying excellent clarity and a dense, persistent head that clings to the glass with fine lacing. The body suggests substance without opacity, and carbonation presents as moderate and well-integrated.

deep rubyclearpersistent headmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent toasted oak and vanilla notes from the whiskey barrel aging, layered with roasted grain and subtle caramel sweetness. Beneath sits a gentle wheat character and soft spice from Northern Brewer hops, creating a complex, wood-forward bouquet.

whiskey barrel oakroasted graincaramelsoft spice

◐ Taste

The palate enters smooth and malty, with caramel and toffee notes dominating the mid-palate alongside assertive oak tannins that frame the beer's structure. Roasted barley contributes dry cocoa undertones, while wheat adds subtle softness. Bitterness remains restrained at 27 IBU, allowing the barrel character and malt complexity to lead.

oak-drivencaramel sweetnessroasted cocoasmooth malt base

◑ Finish

The finish is long and warming, with lingering oak dryness and faint roasted notes persisting on the palate. The 9.8% ABV declares itself gently as heat rather than harshness.

warming finishoak drynesslingering
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
81
Finish
79
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

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Irish Red?

Irish Red 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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