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Wexford Irish Style Crème Ale

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Wexford Irish Style Crème Ale is a nitrogenated ale of 5.0%, based on a traditional recipe from County Wexford that the brewery dates to 1810. Despite the Irish name it is brewed by Greene King in England and exported, among other places to the United States, in cans fitted with a nitrogen widget. The nitrogen gives it a smooth, mellow creaminess, and the flavour is led by caramel malt.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber14
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelmalty
caramel
malty
Aroma
The nose is dominated by warm caramel malt notes with subtle grain sweetness, backed by a soft, floral hop presence that remains understated.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Wexford Irish Style Crème Ale

◎ Appearance

Wexford presents a warm amber-red color with good transparency and a dense, persistent cream-colored head characteristic of nitrogen carbonation. The thick foam clings to the glass wall with fine lacing, and the bubbles rise slowly through the clear body, creating a distinctly smooth visual character.

amber-rednitrogen-creamy headfine lacingslow carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by warm caramel malt notes with subtle grain sweetness, backed by a soft, floral hop presence that remains understated. Light toasted bread and toffee undertones emerge with time in the glass, while the overall aromatic profile remains mellow and approachable without sharp edges.

caramel malttoffeesoft grain sweetnessgentle noble hops

◐ Taste

The palate entry is smooth and creamy, with caramel malt flavor taking the lead and developing into rounded toffee notes in the mid-palate. Bitterness is restrained at 28 IBU, allowing the malt sweetness to dominate; a light spiciness from the hops provides balance without asserting itself, and the mouthfeel remains silky throughout.

caramel sweetnesssmooth mouthfeelbalanced bitternessmellow

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and medium in length, with lingering caramel and toffee notes that fade gracefully. A light drying sensation from the restrained hop profile leaves the palate refreshed rather than fatigued.

medium finishtoffee aftertasteclean
75
hopIQ score
Aroma
74
Taste
76
Appearance
78
Finish
74
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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