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Marado Red

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Caramelised malt and hops come together in this 3.7% red ale, with a bitterness pitched to give it backbone. Marado blends the names and essence of its two American hops, Amarillo and El Dorado. A notably light red ale, sold in 440 ml cans and also known as Marado Rattlin' Red.

ABV
3.7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
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
caramelmaltyhoppy
caramel
malty
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with gentle caramel and biscuit notes from the malt backbone, followed by subtle citrus and floral undertones from the Amarillo and El Dorado hop blend.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Marado Red

◎ Appearance

Marado presents a bright copper-red hue with excellent clarity and a pale, persistent head that leaves fine lacing down the glass. The carbonation is lively but restrained, appropriate to the beer's modest strength. The color sits comfortably between amber and deep red, catching light with a warm, inviting glow.

bright copper-redclearpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with gentle caramel and biscuit notes from the malt backbone, followed by subtle citrus and floral undertones from the Amarillo and El Dorado hop blend. There is no aggressive hop character—instead, the aromatics remain balanced and approachable, with a faint sweetness that invites the first sip.

caramelcitrus floralbiscuit malt

◐ Taste

The palate opens with soft caramel and toffee sweetness before a measured, clean bitterness builds through the mid-palate at 28 IBU. The malt structure provides body despite the low ABV, while the hop blend contributes restrained herbal and citrus notes that complement rather than dominate. The finish is dry without harshness, leaving a pleasant lingering bitterness.

caramel sweetnessclean bitternessherbal citrusdry

◑ Finish

The aftertaste is crisp and moderately persistent, with residual caramel notes fading into a dry, slightly peppery hop edge. A refreshing quality emerges on the palate, making this an approachable beer suited to repeated sips.

drycrispmoderate length
76
hopIQ score
Aroma
75
Taste
78
Appearance
79
Finish
74
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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