Murphy's Irish Red
Murphy Brewery Ireland Limited

Murphy's Irish RedMurphy's Irish Red
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From:
Murphy Brewery Ireland Limited
 
Ireland
Style:
Irish Red Ale
Ranked #112
ABV:
5%
Score:
74
Ranked #27,635
Avg:
3.22 | pDev: 16.46%
Reviews:
331
Ratings:
705
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jan 20, 2024
Added:
Jul 08, 2001
Wants:
  19
Gots:
  87
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Ratings by Scoats:
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Reviewed by Scoats from Pennsylvania

3.2/5  rDev -0.6%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 4
This is a rather unoffensive beer. I caught a unique taste towards the end, rather pleasant, that made this beer stand out in my mind a little bit. This unique taste wasn't what I would consider malty or hoppy, it was like a flat in between those two types of tastes. There are better beers for less money. Good to drink once a year on St. Pat's.
Mar 19, 2003
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.47 by Aitor from Spain

Jan 20, 2024
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Reviewed by flyingpig from Scotland

3.45/5  rDev +7.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Pint in Virginia Park Lodge, Cavan (€6):
Translucent copper to amber with a 1.5cm, creamy white head that holds very well. Caramel malts, some toasted bitterness & faint toffee notes. The taste is quite malty with bread & caramel, some earthy hops & a decent balance.
Aug 06, 2023
 
Rated: 4 by FarmerF from Netherlands

Apr 10, 2023
 
 
Rated: 3.92 by Beergod420 from Michigan

Feb 04, 2023
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Reviewed by Sigmund from Norway

3.5/5  rDev +8.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
500 ml can, bought in Norway. ABV here is 4.7%, to permit the beer being sold in our grocery stores. Canned (and watered down?) in Norway by Hansa-Borg Bryggerier. Reddish brown colour, good head. Aroma is malty with caramel, hints of oak and spices. Full malty flavour, nicely rounded, hints of caramel and herbs. Aftertaste is not unpleasant, but short and a bit watery. This beer is better than I expected, and much better than Kilkenny.
Apr 17, 2021
 
Rated: 3.46 by misteil from Ireland

Dec 08, 2019
 
Rated: 3.6 by Dactrius from Netherlands Antilles

Sep 05, 2019
 
Rated: 2.3 by JLapadura from New York

Apr 28, 2019
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Reviewed by EMH73 from New York

3.53/5  rDev +9.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Pours a light brown with red hues, a one inch white head that left some lacing. Smells of malts, caramel and bread. Taste follows the nose with additional notes of toffee and balancing earthy hops. Far less sweet than other mass produced red ales. Light to medium bodied, medium carbonation, smooth mouth feel.
Nov 23, 2018
 
Rated: 3.25 by GoHabsGo from Canada (ON)

May 29, 2018
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Reviewed by bbtkd from South Dakota

3.84/5  rDev +19.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Murphy's Irish Red Ale on tap, 5% ABV. Pours brown or real dark red, with a nice two finger beige foamy head. Nose is malty and grainy, taste follows with roast malt, some sweetness, and moderate bitterness. Excellent mouthfeel, overall excellent.
Mar 16, 2018
 
Rated: 3.34 by annp1022 from California

Dec 31, 2017
 
Rated: 3.19 by dandy14 from Brazil

Nov 29, 2017
 
Rated: 3.63 by Murph106157 from Connecticut

Oct 27, 2017
 
Rated: 5 by OzmanBey from Massachusetts

Oct 22, 2017
 
Rated: 2.94 by hophugger from Virginia

Oct 07, 2017
 
Rated: 3.57 by CamRun from Missouri

Aug 24, 2017
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Reviewed by ordybill from Georgia

3.68/5  rDev +14.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Poured from a 12 OZ bottle into a pint glass. The appearance is a clear brown color with a large off-white colored head. The aroma is malt. the taste matches the nose. A very basic beer.
Jun 15, 2017
Murphy's Irish Red from Murphy Brewery Ireland Limited
Beer rating: 74 out of 100 with 705 ratings