George Killian's Irish Red
Coors Brewing Company (Molson-Coors)

George Killian's Irish RedGeorge Killian's Irish Red
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From:
Coors Brewing Company (Molson-Coors)
 
Colorado, United States
Style:
American Amber / Red Lager
Ranked #85
ABV:
5.4%
Score:
71
Ranked #27,977
Avg:
3.06 | pDev: 19.93%
Reviews:
901
Ratings:
3,251
Status:
Active
Rated:
Wednesday at 05:09 PM
Added:
Jul 06, 2001
Wants:
  45
Gots:
  739
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Ratings by michaelleepemberton:
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Reviewed by michaelleepemberton from Kentucky

4.75/5  rDev +55.2%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
[Please note: Phenylthiocarbamide (PTC), discovered in 1931, "has the unusual property that it either tastes (salty), very bitter, or is virtually tasteless, depending on the genetic makeup of the taster" and the threshhold of the chemical's concentration and potency. "The ability to taste PTC is a dominant genetic trait, and the test to determine PTC sensitivity is commonly used in genetic tests on humans" and other primates. "The genetic correlation was so strong that it was used in paternity tests before the advent of DNA matching. "One study has found that non-smokers and those not habituated to coffee or tea have a statistically higher percentage of tasting PTC than the general population", which implies that many people who smoke tobacco and drink coffee cannot readily detect PTC and related compounds. PTC "does not occur in food, but related chemicals do", which accounts for our choices in food and drink. I am unable to taste PTC at all in low to moderately high concentrations. PTC is toxic in very high concentrations. "In 1976, a remarkable inverse relationship between taster status for PTC and for a bitter component of the fruit of the tree Antidesma bunius was discovered. Antidesma bunius is a species of fruit tree native to Southeast Asia and northern Australia. Its common names include Queensland-cherry, wild cherry, and currant tree." The fruit is edible and is commonly processed into a jam for consumption.] With the aforementioned information in mind, an affinity for one beer over another is unavoidable, almost genetic, so "to each his own" beer and opinion. Again, I have a very high threshold for PTC and related compounds.

When it comes to beer, I happen to have enjoyed Ba Moui Ba, a Vietnamese beer preserved with .01% formaldehyde. I also enjoyed German wheat beer (weizenbier), those containing yeast (hefeweizen), and the dark beer (dunklebier). I have very fond memories from my U.S.Air Force days spent in Colorado of Coors unpasturized. MillerCoors Icehouse is still very palatable to me. However, my all time favorite, either with food or all on its own, is the Coors "George Killian's" Irish Red beer. It is the only beer I have ever tasted that did not offend my palate, even while consuming food. I routinely stock other brands for guests, but I prefer "GK" to any other beer on the market. It may seem that I have a Coors "hang-up", but I assure you that I had no idea that Coors produced "GK" until I researched "GK" today. Other beer products taste bitter to me and leave an aftertaste.

I have consumed copious amounts of various foreign and domestic brewery products in my lifetime; especially during my career in the US Air Force from 1968-1972, the Canadian Forces (Reserve) 1980-1984, and the US Army from 1984-1998. I have spent twelve years in Canada, five years in Germany, two years in Korea, and a year in Viet-Nam, in addition to my years in the continental US, sampling beer. I do not usually drink more than two bottles or cans at one sitting. (No, that's not because I have to empty my bladder after every two beers and change seats at the bar upon returning.) I have not been thoroughly intoxicated since I had an OD on rum and cola in 1969. I view drinking alcoholic beverages as relaxing, pleasant, and even enjoyable. George Killian's Irish Red is my first choice, and if an establishment does not stock it I frequently order tonic water or I go elsewhere.
Jun 28, 2014
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Reviewed by GreesyFizeek from New York

3.33/5  rDev +8.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.25
Bottle purchased and drank at Fattey Beer Company in Rochester, NY.

This one pours a light golden reddish color, with a small head, and lots of lacing.

This smells fairly watery, with a touch of sweetness and breadiness.

This is certainly not bad, by any means, but there’s just not much to this one. It’s lightly bitter on the finish, with a watery but toasty malt character. There’s no off-flavors, but just not much flavor in general.

This is light bodied, watery, thin, and insufficient on the finish. It’s pretty drinkable, though.

This was a little bit better than I thought it would be, but it wasn’t necessarily good, either.
Wednesday at 05:09 PM
 
Rated: 3.48 by Manfrombelmonty from Massachusetts

Jan 22, 2024
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Reviewed by LagerMan_US from Maine

3.74/5  rDev +22.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
American version of an Irish Red. Not too bad, tho; rich amber color, malty, caramel , delicately carbonated, etc. All the right qualifiers, Worth mentioning - it's definite;y bit crisper than most Irish reds; essentially a red lager.
Works for me .)
Jan 21, 2024
 
Rated: 2.96 by emwilke from Nevada

Jan 13, 2024
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Rated by roccodif from New Jersey

4.02/5  rDev +31.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
I Love old school Beer , this one has lots of personality with color, and taste.
Dec 23, 2023
 
Rated: 3.17 by KeithGreatNorth from Canada (BC)

Dec 04, 2023
 
Rated: 3.02 by Iggy88 from Ohio

Nov 07, 2023
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Reviewed by MonDak_Joe1953 from Minnesota

3.44/5  rDev +12.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
12oz bottle. Date stamp on neck is 'SEP2523', for best by date.
Clear, medium amber colored body. Long lasting off white head. Leaves behind long strings of lacing.
Aroma of toasted caramel malts.
Taste is sweet caramel malts and some floral hops. Has a bit of bitterness. Caramel malt in the aftertaste.
Medium mouth feel, and buzzy in the mouth. Good carbonation.
Limited on the aroma and the taste but solid for what it is. Definitely has some caramel in the flavor.
Sep 05, 2023
 
Rated: 3.5 by Jjmj51 from Rhode Island

Sep 04, 2023
 
Rated: 5 by SRV from Oklahoma

Aug 15, 2023
 
Rated: 4 by Zachboyd3334 from Indiana

Jul 28, 2023
 
Rated: 3.43 by Norseman_Jd from Pennsylvania

Jun 24, 2023
 
Rated: 3.29 by tpauer from New Hampshire

Jun 18, 2023
 
Rated: 3.83 by rcmorrison8 from Tennessee

Apr 19, 2023
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Reviewed by PresidentofWhat

3.96/5  rDev +29.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
L: Dark reddish brown color poured w/ no head that rose after never seen that before
S: nice smell couldnt place anything though
T: taste is fine slight after taste
F: smooth but acidic
Mar 16, 2023
 
Rated: 3.14 by ronniebruner from Arizona

Feb 04, 2023
 
Rated: 3.35 by Beergod420 from Michigan

Jan 31, 2023
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Reviewed by whitro17 from Florida

3.63/5  rDev +18.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Look - brown and red in appearance, little head that faded quickly
Smell - malts, caramel
Taste - malty, has a little caramel flavor and sweet fruit on the end as it settles
Feel - medium body and carbonation
Overall - Another one from back in the day that was pretty good at the time. Has a better body and flavor than alot of other cheap brews. I don't seek this one out anymore but am glad I picked one up for a revisit and to reminisce about old times. I thought it was appropriate that Let It Go by Def Leppard was playing as I enjoyed this brew.
Jan 08, 2023
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Rated by JessicaVergnetti

4.84/5  rDev +58.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Love this beer,
Jan 07, 2023
George Killian's Irish Red from Coors Brewing Company (Molson-Coors)
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