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Irori

Godspeed Brewery
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🌍 Canada · Peated Scotch Lager · One of 1 Peated Scotch Lagers in hopIQ

A tribute to Greg Noonan, owner and head brewer of the Vermont Pub and Brewery for over twenty years, author of several standard works on brewing and a mentor to Godspeed's brewmaster. The beer combines three of Noonan's preoccupations in one recipe: scotch ale, lager and smoked malt. It runs at 8%. Noonan died in 2009; the brewery made the beer with his family's agreement.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
deep amber15
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

Full body.

The weight carries the beer on its own, leaving the aromatics free to lead.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Peated Scotch Lager.
Malt character
malty
caramel
Distinctive notes
smoky
dark fruit
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Irori

Appearance

Deep amber to copper-brown, translucent with moderate clarity. The head forms quickly and clings persistently to the glass, leaving thick bands of lacing with each sip. Carbonation appears moderate and even throughout.

deep copperpersistent head lacingtranslucent

Aroma

Smoke dominates immediately—a rich, earthy peat character with subtle woodsmoke undertones. Beneath lies warm Malz sweetness with hints of dark fruit and toffee. The alcohol sits gently in the background, contributing warmth without sharpness.

peat smokedark fruit notesMalz sweetness

Taste

Entry is smooth and full-bodied, with smoke and toasted Malz flavors building quickly. The mid-palate reveals caramel richness and dried fruit—plum and raisin—balanced by a subtle, measured bitterness. The 8% alcohol provides body and warmth without harshness, allowing all elements to coexist rather than compete.

smoky Malzcaramel depthdark fruitwarming alcohol

Finish

The finish is long and lingering, with smoke and caramel trailing into the aftertaste. Drying smoke notes persist gently on the palate without becoming harsh.

lingering smokedry finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
84
Appearance
80
Finish
78
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Irori

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

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

Stein
Recommended for this style

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

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Irori

About Peated Scotch Lager

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Peated Scotch Lager?

Peated Scotch Lager 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 Peated Scotch Lager

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

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