Celtic Ale
Long Ireland Beer Company

Celtic AleCeltic Ale
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From:
Long Ireland Beer Company
 
New York, United States
Style:
Irish Red Ale
ABV:
5%
Score:
81
Avg:
3.56 | pDev: 12.36%
Reviews:
27
Ratings:
111
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jul 31, 2021
Added:
Jun 11, 2009
Wants:
  5
Gots:
  30
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Ratings by Noelito76:
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Rated by Noelito76 from New York

2.75/5  rDev -22.8%

Apr 13, 2013
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.41 by TonyStarks2231 from New York

Jul 31, 2021
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Reviewed by moodenba from New York

3.33/5  rDev -6.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
I'm not sure how an "Irish Red" ale differs from a British Isles pale ale. I'd say Long Ireland Celtic Ale qualifies as both. It was poured at refrigerator temperature from a growler (it probably wouldn't benefit from being at "cellar" temperature). It has a deep amber body and an off-white head that fades fairly quickly. It has a pleasant flavor, maybe slightly lacking in body. There's a nice bitter hit that fades with the swallow. The aftertaste is slightly malty. Among British Isle style pale ales brewed on Long Island that I've tasted, I'd prefer Montauk Driftwood. (Just before this ale, I had a Long Ireland Hooligan Stout that was very nice, so this one was a bit of a letdown.)
May 14, 2021
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Reviewed by BFCarr from New Jersey

3.78/5  rDev +6.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
I think this one is getting a lower than correct rating. Its a solid Irish Red. Malty and smooth, what's not to like? Not exotic but tasty and easy to drink.
Nov 19, 2020
 
Rated: 3.08 by kkazemi from North Carolina

Mar 08, 2020
 
Rated: 3.16 by PatrickSweeney1996 from New York

Oct 24, 2017
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Reviewed by JC050492 from New York

2.88/5  rDev -19.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.75
Has a nice brown color, small and quickly disappearing head with very little lacing. Smells sweet with some fruity accents. The sweetness also appears first in the taste, followed by some slightly bitter hoppy taste. Seemed to be on the high side of appropriate carbonation for me. Overall not terrible, would grab it from a cooler at a barbeque, wouldn't grab it off of a store shelf.
Jun 08, 2017
 
Rated: 3 by Redman414 from North Carolina

Jun 07, 2017
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Reviewed by CTHomer from Connecticut

3.74/5  rDev +5.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
A: crystal clear; bronze colored; 1 finger off white head that receded to a thin collar; very nice lacing;

S: graham cracker and brown sugar;

T: sweet malt up front that becomes caramel-like by mid-palate; very light bitterness at the end;

M: medium bodied; moderate carbonation; moderately dry finish;

O: OK, but not worth chasing;
May 22, 2017
 
Rated: 4.25 by shortkut from New York

Oct 04, 2016
 
Rated: 5 by zipzaps11 from New York

Sep 08, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by digitalflood from New York

Aug 20, 2016
 
Rated: 3.56 by Gkruszewski from New York

Jul 13, 2016
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Reviewed by tigg924 from Massachusetts

3.25/5  rDev -8.7%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
Pours hazy, tan in color, with minimal head. Taste is toasted malt, meadow, grain, and slight earthy hops. Medium bodied and mostly sweet. Tasty, sessionable, but I prefer others in the style. Nothing to rush out to get but nothing I would pass over either.
Jul 05, 2016
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Reviewed by Harrison8 from Missouri

3.7/5  rDev +3.9%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Pours peachy-burgundy with a medium-thin, uninspired white head. Dissipates quickly and doesn't leave behind much lacing. Bit of caramel and toffee in the aroma. Taste is sweet, with a blend of caramel, and toffee with malt notes. Mouth feel is medium-thick, with a good feel overall. Overall, a pretty good beer.

Served in a 12oz snifter.
Apr 05, 2016
 
Rated: 4.07 by allistermcg from New York

Mar 27, 2016
 
Rated: 3.78 by Tank880 from New York

Mar 16, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by antman27 from New York

Feb 23, 2016
 
Rated: 3.93 by drummerdwzp from Connecticut

Feb 13, 2016
 
Rated: 3.22 by dar482 from New York

Dec 29, 2015
Celtic Ale from Long Ireland Beer Company
Beer rating: 81 out of 100 with 111 ratings