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Seamus' Irish Red Ale

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Caramel, toffee and toasted malt carry this Irish red ale, with hints of biscuit and nuttiness, a mild bitterness and a subtle floral hop finish from Centennial and East Kent Golding. Two-row barley, British crystal and a touch of chocolate malt sit underneath. A seasonal brewed for St. Patrick's Day, on tap at Sly Fox for decades and first packaged in a limited run in 2025. 5.5% ABV.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
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
carameltoastymalty
caramel
toasty
malty
nutty
floral
chocolate
Aroma
The nose leads with caramel and toffee sweetness from the crystal malt, followed by toasted grain and subtle chocolate undertones.
also:bready,clean
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Seamus' Irish Red Ale

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to copper hue with good clarity and a modest white head that leaves fine lacing on the glass. The color reflects the balance of two-row and crystal malts with chocolate notes, suggesting a well-kilned grain bill. Carbonation is moderate and steady.

deep amberclearfine lacingmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with caramel and toffee sweetness from the crystal malt, followed by toasted grain and subtle chocolate undertones. Biscuit and hazelnut notes emerge in the mid-range, while Centennial and East Kent Golding hops contribute a gentle floral and herbal character without dominance.

carameltoffeetoasted grainfloral hopshazelnut

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and malty with pronounced caramel and toffee character, moving to a bread-like and nutty mid-palate. Chocolate and biscuit add depth without heaviness. Bitterness is restrained and clean at 22 IBU, allowing malt sweetness to remain prominent through the palate.

malty sweetnesscaramelbiscuitmild bitternessbalanced

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and refreshing with a lingering floral hop note and subtle chocolate fade. Aftertaste is clean and drying, inviting the next sip without cloying residue.

crispfloral finishcleanrefreshing
81
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
83
Appearance
79
Finish
80
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve at 4–7°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

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Irish Red?

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