Irish Red Ale
Garrison Brewing Company

Irish Red AleIrish Red Ale
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From:
Garrison Brewing Company
 
Nova Scotia, Canada
Style:
Irish Red Ale
Ranked #100
ABV:
5%
Score:
80
Ranked #26,366
Avg:
3.46 | pDev: 17.34%
Reviews:
38
Ratings:
82
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jun 17, 2023
Added:
Oct 07, 2003
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  17
This classic beer style was inspired by centuries of Celtic brewing history. Specialty kilned malts such as dark caramel and munich dominate the Irish Red resulting in a ruby red colour and smooth malty taste.

20 IBU
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Ratings by chinchill:
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Reviewed by chinchill from South Carolina

3.85/5  rDev +11.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Bottle purchased at the brewery in Halifax and consumed the same day.
Pours a surprisingly reddish red-brown with a decent head and lacing.
Sweet aroma resembles a bakery. The flavor is more average but still nicely malty and well above average.
Good, lively carbonation for the medium bodied ale.
Jun 06, 2016
More User Ratings:
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Rated by Army42 from Canada (ON)

5/5  rDev +44.5%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Great!
Jun 17, 2023
 
Rated: 4.85 by BeerBoundHound from Canada (NS)

Jun 05, 2019
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Rated by ewpass from Canada (PE)

3.63/5  rDev +4.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Clear amber with a modest head that quickly recedes. Fresh caramel malt nose. Satisfying medium malt body with a little dryness on finish.
Dec 28, 2018
 
Rated: 4.1 by Vylo from New Jersey

Aug 07, 2018
 
Rated: 3.8 by probert from New York

Nov 18, 2017
 
Rated: 3.6 by halivera from Canada (ON)

Apr 26, 2017
 
Rated: 3.93 by JoshuaCCampbell from Canada (NS)

Dec 19, 2016
 
Rated: 3.52 by 22Blue from Kansas

Oct 18, 2016
 
Rated: 3.53 by DoubleMalt from New York

Sep 20, 2016
 
Rated: 3.84 by Ryften from Pennsylvania

Jul 02, 2016
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Reviewed by JayQue from Virginia

3.52/5  rDev +1.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
An OK red ale. Had it at Black Rock Bistro in Parrsboro Nova Scotia. I assume it was on tap. Pours mostly clear reddish amber color with a small white head. Average retention and some lacing. Smell and taste meet all the basics. Sweet caramel malt and enough grassy hops to keep it from being too sweet. Mouthfeel is crisp but a bit light. Some balance, but could be as bit happier. Not bad Red Ale.
Jun 12, 2016
 
Rated: 3.82 by Grogsky from Canada ()

Apr 03, 2016
 
Rated: 3.47 by Mousel from Canada (ON)

Feb 25, 2016
 
Rated: 3.55 by btg95 from Canada (ON)

Dec 25, 2015
 
Rated: 3.46 by Lare453 from Florida

Oct 25, 2015
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Rated by jjmbenoit from Canada (NS)

4.84/5  rDev +39.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
My favourite Irish red beer.
Jun 22, 2015
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Rated by UberGeek314 from Canada (NS)

4.8/5  rDev +38.7%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
Excellent craft beer. If you are a fan of red ales, this is an excellent choice, and if you're in NS it's local.
Mar 07, 2015
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Rated by Danielr26 from Michigan

2.63/5  rDev -24%
look: 2.75 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.75
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Feb 25, 2015
 
Rated: 3.51 by SchoonerNS

Nov 28, 2014
Irish Red Ale from Garrison Brewing Company
Beer rating: 80 out of 100 with 82 ratings