Irish Red Ale

Irish Red Ale is an Irish Ale beer style. Brewers Association category: Irish-Style Red Ale. It typically presents as copper-red to reddish-brown.

ABV
4.0%-4.8%
0%15%
IBU
20-28
0100
OG
1.040-1.048
1.0001.120
FG
1.010-1.014
1.0001.030

Alcohol & Bitterness

ABV:4.0%-4.8%
ABW:3.2%-3.8%
IBU:20-28
Perceived Bitterness:
Medium

Color & Appearance

Clarity:
Chill haze or yeast haze may be present at low levels

Gravity & Body

Original Gravity:1.040-1.048
Original Gravity °P:10-11.9
Final Gravity:1.010-1.014
Final Gravity °P:2.6-3.6
Body:
Medium

Flavor Profiles

Malt Profile:
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 Profile:
Not present to medium
Fermentation Character:
Low level fruity esters are acceptable. Diacetyl is usually absent in these beers but may be present at very low levels.

2026 Brewers Association Beer Style Guidelines used with permission of Brewers Association .

No beers have been reviewed in this style.