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Toit Red Ale

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Toit Red Ale occupies the middle ground of Irish reds: a medium to medium-full body that feels substantial without heaviness, stabilized by moderate carbonation. The colour is reddish and clear, inviting the first sip. Malt and hop characters run in careful balance—caramel sweetness from the grain, then pine and grapefruit from a variety of hops that builds into moderate to high bitterness on the finish. Raisins surface in the aroma, a dried-fruit echo from both malt and hops working together. The result is complex and delicious in a way that rewards attention: not a showpiece, but a beer that asks you to taste it, not just drink it. Well suited to an unhurried evening.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop 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
caramelpineycitrusy
caramel
piney
citrusy
dark fruit
hoppy
malty
Aroma
Dried raisins emerge first in the nose, an echo from malt and hops working in concert.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Toit Red Ale

◎ Appearance

Clear reddish body with inviting transparency, characteristic of a well-crafted Irish Red. The head is stable and modest, maintained by moderate carbonation that avoids aggressive fizz. Lacing clings to the glass with restraint, reflecting a balanced malt and hop structure.

clear, reddishmoderate carbonationstable head

◌ Aroma

Dried raisins emerge first in the nose, an echo from malt and hops working in concert. Behind this sits a subtle caramel sweetness, grounded and grainy rather than cloying. Pine and citrus notes develop on closer inspection, building a layered bouquet that rewards attention without aggression.

raisin, dried fruitcaramel, maltypine, grapefruit

◐ Taste

Entry balances caramel malt sweetness against hoppy piney and citrus character, neither dominating. The mid-palate is medium to medium-full, substantial without heaviness, with the bitterness building steadily into a moderate to high finish. Complex interplay between grain and hop defines the drinking experience—deliberate, layered, and engaging.

caramel sweetnesspine, citrus bitemoderate-high bitterness

◑ Finish

Bitterness persists into a clean, lingering aftertaste that leans toward the hoppy and slightly dry. The finish rewards an unhurried approach, revealing nuance with each return to the glass.

hoppy, dry finishlingering bitterness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
78
Finish
82
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

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

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.

Finding a similar Irish Red

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