Skye Red
Isle Of Skye Brewing Co.
- From:
- Isle Of Skye Brewing Co.
- Scotland, United Kingdom
- Style:
- Irish Red Ale
Ranked #112 - ABV:
- 4.2%
- Score:
- 82
Ranked #34,818 - Avg:
- 3.56 | pDev: 16.57%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 22
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- May 09, 2026
- Added:
- Jul 14, 2003
- Wants:
- 0
- Gots:
- 2
SCORE
82
Good
82
Good
Malted barley is a vital part of the Scottish brewing tradition. We use three different varieties to create the deep colour and smooth nuttiness; each grain is milled right here in our brewery, giving us complete control over flavour and freshness. Then we balance this rich brew with just the right amount of Challenger and Fugle hops
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Reviewed by Billymo from Pennsylvania
4.08/5 rDev +14.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
4.08/5 rDev +14.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
We stayed in a small town in northern Isle of Skye that had one pub. They had plenty of the Isle of Skye beers on tap and loved this malty, red ale. I'm from the states and couldn't find one similar so trying to replicate. Delicious red ale.
Jan 03, 2026
Reviewed by Djburger56 from New York
5/5 rDev +40.4%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
5/5 rDev +40.4%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
This is one of the best beers I have consumed anywhere in the world. Visited the brewery wile visiting Isle of Skye in Scotland. This brew is unique in taste....not an IPA. great mouth feel and excellent taste. Nothing like Irish reds or American ruby reds. Veery hard to find. I had all 4 of the brews while on Skye. Available at some spots near Skye. Not sure if available in USA. expensive but worth it.
Jul 04, 2023
Reviewed by Sigmund from Norway
3.36/5 rDev -5.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
3.36/5 rDev -5.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
April 2009: 500 ml bottle, now available in Norway (bought at Vaaland, Bryne). ABV is 4.2%. Amber coloured beer, moderate off-white head. Aroma of malts, English malt vinegar, fruits and silage. The flavour is malty but also very fruity, hints of berries and malt vinegar, "dusty" hops in the finish. Not really brilliant.
Aug 22, 2022
Rated by Dennis-King from England
3.71/5 rDev +4.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.71/5 rDev +4.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
A decent beer
Sep 10, 2017
Reviewed by Hanglow from Scotland
3.6/5 rDev +1.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.6/5 rDev +1.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Cask. Uig hotel. Lackinh
a bit of condition.
Pours a glorious dark ruby red, crystal clear. Aroma of sweet malts. Taste is toffee, touch of roast, some fruityness. Bitterness is there. A good Scottish ale
Aug 27, 2017a bit of condition.
Pours a glorious dark ruby red, crystal clear. Aroma of sweet malts. Taste is toffee, touch of roast, some fruityness. Bitterness is there. A good Scottish ale
Reviewed by jmdrpi from Pennsylvania
3.87/5 rDev +8.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.87/5 rDev +8.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
500 ml bottle, drank when on the Isle of Skye, so fresh. dark red in flavor, both the smell and taste have a overall a nice malty flavor. medium bodied. well done.
May 22, 2015
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