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Irish Red Ale

Voodoo Brewing Co.
United States·Red Ale
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Malt-forward and built on caramel, toffee and fresh-baked bread notes, this red ale is one of Voodoo's limited-time offerings, scheduled for January and February 2027. Voodoo has brewed in Meadville, Pennsylvania since 2005, and the Meadville brewery makes many of its flagship and seasonal beers.

ABV
5.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward 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
maltycaramelbready
malty
caramel
bready
toasty
Aroma
The nose leads with toasted caramel and fresh-baked bread, supported by warm, biscuity malt character.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Irish Red Ale

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to copper red, with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that leaves consistent lacing down the glass. The color sits in the middle register of the Red Ale spectrum, reflecting the moderate crystal malt bill. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated.

copper-redclearpersistent headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with toasted caramel and fresh-baked bread, supported by warm, biscuity malt character. Subtle toffee notes emerge alongside mild spice from the yeast. Noble hop presence is restrained, allowing the malt to remain the dominant aromatic force.

caramelbreadytoasted maltmild spice

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and malt-driven, with a soft caramel sweetness that builds into toffee and bread-crust flavors mid-palate. The body is medium and rounded, with balanced bitterness at 28 IBU providing structure without assertiveness. Finish dries slightly, with lingering toasted malt and a gentle sweetness.

malty sweetnesstoffeesmooth bodybalanced bitterness

◑ Finish

Dry to off-dry, with a moderate length that allows caramel and bread notes to linger pleasantly on the palate. No harsh aftertaste; the conclusion remains clean and food-friendly.

dry finishlingering maltclean
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
Appearance
78
Finish
77
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 Red Ale

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