Carlow OHaras Irish Red

Brewed by Carlow
Style: Irish Ale
Carlow, Ireland

Big, thick, rocky head. Dark red color. Aroma:coppery, flat, flinty, slightly floral, dry, vegetal. Medium/light body. Very little going on here, especially where hops are concerned. That’s the Irish style, I know, but definitely not to my taste. There’s malt, and caramely sweetness, but nothing stands out. Bland.

Picked this up at Mitchell & Sons in Dublin. Neat store. ANyway. Pours a nice looking read with a loose white head. Aroma is pretty fruity, slightly hoppy, with some molasses notes. Flavor is mellow, apple, strawberry, mild citrus, some roasted malt toward the end. Pretty interesting, just a bit bland. Very pleasant mouth feel, it’s a joy to drink, Revolution Red is by far the superior beer.

Pours with a one-finger white head that fades slowly leaving a good lace. Clear red/amber color. Medium bodied and medium carbonation. Malty nose. Starts sweet and finishes with a slight bit of hoppiness. It is a different red, seems to be a mix of a red and a pale. $1.85 for a 12 oz bottle from Hoosick Street Discount Bev. Troy, NY.

Pours a nice, dark, ruby color with a medium brown head. Very malty aroma with a slightly spicy hint. Strong raw barley flavor with more spice rounded out with hops. Much better than I was expecting.

Pours a nice light tan head on a dark amber body. Slightly weak in the aroma, some malt, fruit and spices. Flavor of malt with an ok roasted tone. Little bit of hops and cheesy tones also. Well made but boring is an appropriate description!

Pours a bright red color and presents a good head that dies quickly (leaves a thin layer). A clingy lace maintains a presence throughout. The aroma is of malt and caramel – very fresh. Sweet on the uptake with a slightly dry finish that does not have much definition, but maintains a lingering roasted aftertaste. Mouth feel is smooth with some body and effervescence. A decent beer, but not a very memorable one.

wel made but boring beer, no yeast character at all, just caramelly, toasty and slightly tangy. watery and forgettable. at least it’s not too sweet like most irish reds.

Bottle pours an attractive red with a decent head and lace all the way down. The aroma is of malt. The flavor is sweet, caramel, perhaps a bit of roasted barley, and some peat. The palate is refreshing. Overall, this is a nice surprise on sale for $.99 per bottle.