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Caffrey's Irish Ale
Thomas Caffrey Brewing Co.
- From:
- Thomas Caffrey Brewing Co.
- Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
- Style:
- Irish Red Ale
- ABV:
- 3.8%
- Score:
- 76
- Avg:
- 3.29 | pDev: 19.76%
- Reviews:
- 83
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Feb 22, 2024
- Added:
- Apr 03, 2001
- Wants:
- 12
- Gots:
- 8
No description / notes.
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Ratings by fullsweep:
Reviewed by fullsweep from England
2.9/5 rDev -11.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
2.9/5 rDev -11.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
440 mL nitro-can (sans widget) poured into a pint glass.
NOTE: my can looks different than the one pictured here, and it is also listed as 4.0% ABV rather than 4.2. As best as I can tell, this is the same beer, as I cannot find any distinction, other than the possibility that changes ensued when Caffrey's was bought by Bass, then sold to InBev and distributed by Coors. Nonetheless . . .
A: beautiful deep amber with perfect clarity and thick, creamy head (typical of nitro-cans).
S: floral and sweet.
T: this would be a great beer except that it lacks flavor. It doesn't taste bad, but there's just not much there in the way of flavor. A mild sweetness and creamy finish--not a lot of complexity.
M: Smooth and creamy--very similar in mouthfeel to Boddington's (both versionsl), John Smith's Extra Smooth, Tetley Smoothflow and Marston's Extra Cold.
D: Even with its faults, it's a highly drinkable beer.
Dec 26, 2009NOTE: my can looks different than the one pictured here, and it is also listed as 4.0% ABV rather than 4.2. As best as I can tell, this is the same beer, as I cannot find any distinction, other than the possibility that changes ensued when Caffrey's was bought by Bass, then sold to InBev and distributed by Coors. Nonetheless . . .
A: beautiful deep amber with perfect clarity and thick, creamy head (typical of nitro-cans).
S: floral and sweet.
T: this would be a great beer except that it lacks flavor. It doesn't taste bad, but there's just not much there in the way of flavor. A mild sweetness and creamy finish--not a lot of complexity.
M: Smooth and creamy--very similar in mouthfeel to Boddington's (both versionsl), John Smith's Extra Smooth, Tetley Smoothflow and Marston's Extra Cold.
D: Even with its faults, it's a highly drinkable beer.
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by CWINS65
4.65/5 rDev +41.3%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
4.65/5 rDev +41.3%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
When this was marketed in the USA it was a refreshing, delightful ale! One that I enjoyed greatly, since it is now gone in the USA and has been for years, I have not had the pleasure to drink it. Creamy and rich with a great taste, perfect foamy head and beautiful color. I would love to have it again someday!
Feb 14, 2020Rated by awjess from Illinois
4.11/5 rDev +24.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.11/5 rDev +24.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Look - Has a nice foamy head,
Feel - Creamy head
Taste - Crisp clean finish
I like this beer. Too bad you can't find it in the US anymore.
Dec 31, 2016Feel - Creamy head
Taste - Crisp clean finish
I like this beer. Too bad you can't find it in the US anymore.
Reviewed by Fatehunter from Oregon
3.52/5 rDev +7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
3.52/5 rDev +7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
Pours a finger of head on a hazy darker straw body.
The aroma is a nice grain and milk smell.
The taste is simple and unoffensive, mild dark fruits and mild bitterness.
The texture is smooth and soft.
An easy drinking ale.
Mar 31, 2016The aroma is a nice grain and milk smell.
The taste is simple and unoffensive, mild dark fruits and mild bitterness.
The texture is smooth and soft.
An easy drinking ale.
Rated by papat444 from Canada (QC)
3.75/5 rDev +14%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.75/5 rDev +14%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Flashback #355
Aug 19, 2015Rated by nelsonsaigon from Viet Nam
3.5/5 rDev +6.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.5/5 rDev +6.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Saigon (can)
I am neutral on this beer.
Mar 29, 2015I am neutral on this beer.
Rated by Jake_eff from Pennsylvania
4.4/5 rDev +33.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
4.4/5 rDev +33.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
Had this once in NYC on tap, caught me off guard.
Dec 26, 2014
Caffrey's Irish Ale from Thomas Caffrey Brewing Co.
Beer rating:
76 out of
100 with
138 ratings
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