Red ales were once common in Ireland but disappeared from there many years ago. American microbreweries have reinvented and reshaped the style, but the “soul of the Irish Red Ale is still, and always will be, Irish!” The newest Cottonwood brew has a deep ruby color reflecting the dominant caramel malt taste profile. “Irish” is brewed an extra two hours in the kettle which brings out the roasted malt taste, an almost a toasted overtone. A taste of this “Fine Irish Red Ale” and you will see why those leprechauns are always smiling.