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Red Nitro Ale

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A reddish Irish ale that sets out to avoid the cloying sweetness the style is often known for. Fruit comes first, lively and bright, followed by a measure of malty caramel from crystal malt; a little black malt deepens the colour. The balance tips towards fresh and aromatic rather than sweet. Galena, Nugget and East Kent Goldings supply the hops, wheat is part of the grist, and the beer is served on nitrogen.

ABV
4.2%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter33 IBU
Malt-forward 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
fruitycaramelmalty
fruity
caramel
malty
hoppy
wheat
Aroma
Fresh fruit notes lead the nose—berry and subtle stone fruit character from the yeast and grain interaction.
not found:juicy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Red Nitro Ale

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to reddish-copper hue, bright and clear with fine carbonation evident throughout. The nitrogen serve produces a dense, creamy head with strong lacing that clings to the glass as you drink. The color shows good depth from the black malt contribution without heaviness.

copper-redcreamy nitrogen headbright clarity

◌ Aroma

Fresh fruit notes lead the nose—berry and subtle stone fruit character from the yeast and grain interaction. Behind this sits a measured caramel sweetness from the crystal malt, layered with gentle herbal and grassy notes from the East Kent Goldings and complementary hop blend. The wheat component adds a soft, slightly spicy undertone without muddying the profile.

berry, stone fruitherbal hop charactercaramel maltsoft spice

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and lively, with bright fruit flavors establishing the palate before a rounded caramel maltiness develops in the mid-palate. The bitterness remains restrained at 33 IBU, allowing the aromatic quality of the hops to shine rather than dominate. Wheat adds texture and a subtle drying quality that prevents any cloying sweetness typical of the style.

bright, fruity entrybalanced bitternesscaramel malt body

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and moderately dry, with lingering herbal and fruit notes fading to a clean aftertaste. The nitrogen carbonation enhances the perceivable smoothness without leaving heaviness.

dry, crispherbal fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
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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About Irish Red Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Irish Red Ale?

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