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Sea'N Red

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Toffee, caramel and cocoa shape the aroma, with a subtle floral bouquet; the flavor turns round and malty, with a toasty, biscuit-like character and notes of caramel. Dark copper and medium-bodied, this Irish-style red ale uses Golden Promise, melanoidin, caramel and chocolate malts plus Santiam hops. 5.4% ABV, 25 IBU. Sip and sea for yourself, says the tagline.

ABV
5.4%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Roasted 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
toastycaramelmalty
toasty
caramel
malty
chocolate
bready
floral
Aroma
The nose leads with pronounced toffee and caramel sweetness, layered with subtle cocoa and biscuit undertones.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sea'N Red

◎ Appearance

Dark copper hue with excellent clarity and a well-formed head that leaves fine lacing on the glass. Medium body carries the color with appropriate depth for the style. Carbonation presents as gentle and sustained.

dark copperclearfine lacingmedium-bodied

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with pronounced toffee and caramel sweetness, layered with subtle cocoa and biscuit undertones. A delicate floral character from the Santiam hops emerges in the background, adding complexity without dominating the malt-forward profile.

toffeecaramelcocoasubtle florality

◐ Taste

Entry is round and malty with immediate notes of toasted grain and biscuit. The mid-palate develops chocolate and caramel character, maintaining balance through 25 IBUs of restrained bitterness. Finish is smooth and clean, allowing the malt sweetness to fade without harsh edges.

toasty graincaramel backbonechocolate notesclean finish

◑ Finish

Medium finish with lingering warmth and a gentle fade of caramel and toast. Aftertaste remains dry and slightly biscuity, with no astringency.

medium lengthmalt-drivendry
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
78
Appearance
82
Finish
75
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

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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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