Red Breast
Fruity malt character with light spice, a full flavour and a warming glow, finishing on a balanced bitterness. Red Breast is a 4.5 % winter ale, chestnut red from naturally coloured malt and brewed with two English whole cone hops. William Wordsworth, born in Cockermouth, wrote of the robin as the pious bird with the scarlet breast, a line the brewery sets beside this beer.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Red Breast
Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.
About Winter Ale
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a Winter Ale?
Winter Ale 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 Winter Ale
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same fruity, bitter, malty character as Red Breast will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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