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Thomond Red Ale

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An Irish red ale built on a generous portion of roasted specialty malt. In the glass it is deep ruby, verging on brown, and tastes boldly malty, with a pronounced caramel flavour and a slight sweetness. Noble hops add a honeyed, earthy aroma, and the finish is smooth and dry. The name Thomond refers to the historic kingdom of north Munster.

ABV
4.7%
Bitterness
Noticeably 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
caramelmaltyroasted
caramel
malty
roasted
noble hop
earthy
honey
Aroma
Noble hops contribute a honeyed, earthy character that frames the nose without dominance.
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Thomond Red Ale

◎ Appearance

Deep ruby red, bordering on brown, presenting a dense and persistent head. The beer displays excellent clarity with a warm, glowing translucence when held to light. Fine carbonation supports a tight, clinging lace that adheres to the glass throughout the pour.

deep ruby-brownbrilliant claritypersistent headtight lacing

◌ Aroma

Noble hops contribute a honeyed, earthy character that frames the nose without dominance. Roasted specialty malts introduce subtle cocoa and caramel notes, with a gentle toasted grain foundation. The overall impression is balanced and inviting, free from harsh alcohol vapors despite the moderate strength.

honeyed, earthy hopsroasted graincaramel sweetness

◐ Taste

Bold maltiness drives the palate, with pronounced caramel flavour at the centre and a supporting sweetness that remains restrained. A light roasted character adds complexity without bitterness. The 28 IBU provides structure and prevents cloying, while noble hops deliver a subtle earthiness that carries through the mid-palate.

malty, caramel-forwardlight roastbalanced sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish is notably smooth and decidedly dry, with residual caramel notes fading into a clean, earthy hop signature. Moderate length and absence of astringency leave the palate refreshed rather than fatigued.

smooth, dry finishclean aftertaste
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
79
Appearance
82
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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