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Andersons is an Irish red ale with a ruby-red colour. The nose is lightly fruity alongside rich malt aromas. On the palate the beer is smooth and medium-bodied, with mild caramel and toasted malt flavours and a touch of roasted barley. At 4 % it is built as a sessionable ale. The name refers to the Anderson family, who brewed in Sligo in the 19th century.

ABV
4%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Roasted bitterness
SRM
amber14
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
maltytoastyroasted
malty
toasty
roasted
caramel
fruity
Aroma
The nose opens with soft stone fruit notes that do not overpower, complemented by rich malt sweetness.
not found:hoppy,bready,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Andersons

◎ Appearance

Andersons displays a clear ruby-red hue, reflecting light with transparency characteristic of the style. The head forms with moderate density and leaves fine lacing around the glass as it recedes. Carbonation appears gentle and persistent, appropriate for a sessionable ale.

ruby-red, clearmoderate head retentionfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft stone fruit notes that do not overpower, complemented by rich malt sweetness. Toasted grain and a subtle roasted barley character emerge on closer inspection, creating a balanced aromatic profile without aggressive hop presence.

soft stone fruittoasted Malzlight roast

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth with medium body and immediate malt sweetness. The palate develops gentle caramel and toasted malt flavours alongside a whisper of roasted barley; bitterness remains restrained at 28 IBU, allowing the malt character to lead throughout.

smooth, medium-bodiedcaramel, toasted maltmild bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately dry, with malt notes lingering briefly without lingering harshness. At 4% ABV, the ale concludes with a refreshing quality that invites another sip.

malt aftertastecrisp finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
76
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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