Irish Red Ale
Thomas Hooker Brewing Company

Irish Red AleIrish Red Ale
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From:
Thomas Hooker Brewing Company
 
Connecticut, United States
Style:
Irish Red Ale
ABV:
5.5%
Score:
81
Avg:
3.58 | pDev: 12.29%
Reviews:
113
Ratings:
205
Status:
Active
Rated:
May 31, 2019
Added:
Dec 09, 2002
Wants:
  12
Gots:
  16
A rich, malty brew that uses red wheat and a variety of crystal malts, giving this beer its ruby red hue. Traditional English hops give this easy drinking brew a flavor that's perfect year round.

21 IBU
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Ratings by BeerRun13:
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Reviewed by BeerRun13 from California

3.7/5  rDev +3.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Pours a super clear red/auburn color. A nice almost tan head fades to a film and laces nicely.
Nice caramel aroma with what seem to be Brittish hops in the mix.
Lots of caramel and lots of pungent hops. They don't quite balance out. The pungent hop bitterness lingers.
Medium bodied and well carbonated. That bitterness, though it's not to overwhellming, really hangs on.
Okay beer, but I think it's hop profile isn't really to my liking.
Thanks to far333 for the opportunity to try this one.
Oct 12, 2006
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.12 by Sundayonmonday from Connecticut

May 31, 2019
 
Rated: 3.5 by bdiiorio from Connecticut

May 19, 2018
 
Rated: 4.05 by Murph106157 from Connecticut

Oct 07, 2017
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Rated by BEER88 from North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev +4.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
I like thier ipa's better. Lol
Sep 05, 2017
 
Rated: 3.5 by jaxon53 from Connecticut

Jul 31, 2016
 
Rated: 3.12 by madelf66 from Pennsylvania

Mar 09, 2016
 
Rated: 3.56 by Houlio_99 from Connecticut

Feb 27, 2016
 
Rated: 3 by crossfit_lunatic from Massachusetts

Feb 15, 2016
 
Rated: 3.24 by amckeever from Massachusetts

Jan 09, 2016
 
Rated: 3.63 by hozersr from Pennsylvania

Nov 11, 2015
 
Rated: 3.95 by GFD400 from New York

Sep 01, 2015
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Reviewed by BranfordBound from Connecticut

3.43/5  rDev -4.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5
Had at Friend's & Company in Guilford, CT. Pours amber and there is a lot of caramel and malt sweetness going on. A touch of herbal bitterness in the back-end keeps it all together. Easy to drink but very forgettable.
Aug 06, 2015
 
Rated: 3.52 by Duffman79 from Connecticut

Jun 29, 2015
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Rated by Carolvs from Texas

3.13/5  rDev -12.6%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
A very drinkable malty brew but not Hooker's best; compare with their Oktoberfest which is top-shelf.
May 31, 2015
 
Rated: 3.38 by JoeMans from New York

Apr 03, 2015
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Rated by classixIII from Pennsylvania

3.9/5  rDev +8.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Very drinkable. Malty, caramel, happiness just right. Had a few, could have easily had a few more!
Mar 20, 2015
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Reviewed by 57md from Pennsylvania

3.92/5  rDev +9.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Reddish-copper in color. Hearty in body and toasty in flavor. The maltiness is the heart of this offering.

This is a good old session beer that can blend well with any food; in the case of this tasting, I paired this beer with some hot wings.
Mar 09, 2015
 
Rated: 4.25 by MTYBTY5000 from Connecticut

Mar 01, 2015
 
Rated: 3.54 by BeenTired from Pennsylvania

Dec 31, 2014
Irish Red Ale from Thomas Hooker Brewing Company
Beer rating: 81 out of 100 with 205 ratings