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Samuel Adams Irish Red
Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)
- From:
- Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)
- Massachusetts, United States
- Style:
- Irish Red Ale
Ranked #102 - ABV:
- 5.8%
- Score:
- 79
Ranked #26,689 - Avg:
- 3.46 | pDev: 14.74%
- Reviews:
- 1,019
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Nov 20, 2023
- Added:
- Aug 24, 2007
- Wants:
- 57
- Gots:
- 339
Pale and Caramel malts, and East Kent Goldings hops.
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Ratings by kevinjosephlee:
Reviewed by kevinjosephlee from Georgia
2.8/5 rDev -19.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 2
2.8/5 rDev -19.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 2
Bottle poured into a glass
A: This was a deep ruby red/copper color, with a rich and full whitish (maybe even tanish) head, not much lacing.
S: An above-average caramel (maybe some toffee) maltiness (perhaps too much). Some diacetyl adds buttery notes. No hops aroma present. Scent of alcohol comes through.
T: A caramel maltiness and overly sweet. The diacetyl that produces the buttery smell is more sour than buttery on the tongue, an effect that is exacerbated as more is consumed. No hoppy bitternes. Overly sweet in the finish.
M: Medium-full body, with heavy-moderate carbonation. No slick mouthfeel as would be expected with the diacetyl. Rich and full. Not so crisp taste.
D: I have had this beer on a few occasions, and every time, I have the same experience: it seems like a very drinkable and enjoyable beer; however, the flavor falls apart as the beer is consumed. Not the most easily-drinkable beer.
Overall: A bit off of what would be expected from this style; just average. Too much carbonation which takes away from the refreshing nature of the style. Also, overly sweet.
Sep 26, 2009A: This was a deep ruby red/copper color, with a rich and full whitish (maybe even tanish) head, not much lacing.
S: An above-average caramel (maybe some toffee) maltiness (perhaps too much). Some diacetyl adds buttery notes. No hops aroma present. Scent of alcohol comes through.
T: A caramel maltiness and overly sweet. The diacetyl that produces the buttery smell is more sour than buttery on the tongue, an effect that is exacerbated as more is consumed. No hoppy bitternes. Overly sweet in the finish.
M: Medium-full body, with heavy-moderate carbonation. No slick mouthfeel as would be expected with the diacetyl. Rich and full. Not so crisp taste.
D: I have had this beer on a few occasions, and every time, I have the same experience: it seems like a very drinkable and enjoyable beer; however, the flavor falls apart as the beer is consumed. Not the most easily-drinkable beer.
Overall: A bit off of what would be expected from this style; just average. Too much carbonation which takes away from the refreshing nature of the style. Also, overly sweet.
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois
4/5 rDev +15.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev +15.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
"Best by 1/20/24"; drank 11/19/23 @ the Yarchives.
Semi-opaque red appearance. a rough pour yielded a huge khaki head; strong, frothy lacing remained.
Sweet corn, mild raspberry & faint cream notes in the nose.
Creamy medium mouthfeel.
Caramel & faint raspberry flavors up front; mild pine bite on the finish.
Smooth, balanced & tasty. I'd have another.
Nov 20, 2023Semi-opaque red appearance. a rough pour yielded a huge khaki head; strong, frothy lacing remained.
Sweet corn, mild raspberry & faint cream notes in the nose.
Creamy medium mouthfeel.
Caramel & faint raspberry flavors up front; mild pine bite on the finish.
Smooth, balanced & tasty. I'd have another.
Reviewed by kryansutton
2.64/5 rDev -23.7%
look: 4 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 1.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.25
2.64/5 rDev -23.7%
look: 4 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 1.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.25
Most Sam Adams bottles have a specific look, The bartender and a pint I would be remiss if I did not rate it a 4 per the norm for SA beers. The smell was pungent and overbearing as an almost Moldy wheat, you know, that smell of old gym socks and fermented corn. I could only stomach so much, this immediately told me to pour this into a beerstine and let it breathe. Not sure if that was the best idea when I finally placed this Horrible beer in my mouth it was bitter, repulsive and disgusting. I must say I usually do not like Reds but this one, in particular, was a bitter, gym sock, construction of gross. In the end, I dumped it out and grabbed a more appealing bottle from the multi-pack. My advice accidentally drop this on the floor and get something you like, MOVE PAST IT> and try something else. This is a miss for me.
EDIT: I did not get hints of Carmel ~ I might of had an expired batch. I will try again.
Mar 08, 2020EDIT: I did not get hints of Carmel ~ I might of had an expired batch. I will try again.
Reviewed by DonBowman from Pennsylvania
4.31/5 rDev +24.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.31/5 rDev +24.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
No need to re-describe what others have noted. Gravity is moderate, certainly not watery. Tastes of caramel and a hint of toffee and bread. Clearly a malty beer. Finish has been described as dry. My taste buds cannot confirm. I taste a smooth malty finish leaving me wanting for more.
May 01, 2018Reviewed by davedog_7 from Georgia
4.07/5 rDev +17.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
4.07/5 rDev +17.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Very good. Malty, slightly sweet, but balanced with a slightly hoppy finish. Not an amazing example of an Irish Red, but a great option for being somewhat readily available.
Mar 22, 2018
Samuel Adams Irish Red from Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams)
Beer rating:
79 out of
100 with
2571 ratings
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