Irish-Style Red Ale
Irish Origin Ale · Brewers Association 2025
- OG
- 1.040 – 1.048
- FG
- 1.010 – 1.014
- ABV
- 4 – 4.8 %
- IBU
- 20 – 28
- Color
- 11 – 18 SRM
- CO₂
- – –
Color
Copper-red to reddish-brown
Clarity
Chill haze or yeast haze may be present at low levels
Malt aroma & flavor
Low to medium candy-like caramel malt sweetness should be present in flavor. A toasted malt character should be present, and there may be a slight roast barley or roast malt presence.
Hop aroma & flavor
Not present to medium
Bitterness
Medium
Fermentation character
Low level fruity esters are acceptable. Diacetyl is usually absent in these beers but may be present at very low levels.
Body
Medium
Brew to this style
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Style guideline data is the work of its respective publishers, reproduced here for reference: BJCP · Brewers Association · Norbrygg · SHBF · Danske Øldommere.