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Post by Scott H on Dec 10, 2013 15:24:23 GMT -5
I don't have any information on this beer other than that it's an Irish Red, so hopefully Ricky can add some details.
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ricky
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Post by ricky on Dec 10, 2013 18:32:11 GMT -5
That's weird...I have a message in my Proboards outbox from December 1st with the recipe. Here it is, in any case!
Recipe:
6.6lbs light LME
8oz Caramel 120L
1oz Chocolate
1oz Golding @ 60 min
1oz Fuggle @ 5 min
Safale S-04 (English Ale)
OG: 1.051
FG: 1.012
ABV: 5.1%
I just cracked mine open and my first impression is that the carbonation is good, but it's sweet. What would cause that?
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Post by klinger on Dec 10, 2013 21:58:39 GMT -5
Hi Ricky,
I poured mine. Nice deep red bordering on brown with a creamy head that disappeared quickly. Very nice looking beer. Not a lot going on in the aroma, but that's really the style -- Irish red's are just not that aromatic. Taste is very clean and a little sweet, but not overly so, I think. I think the finishing hops are not typical for the style, but I like them there just fine. This is a sessionable beer that is tasty & easy to drink.
I'm enjoying this more than I thought I would. Thanks!
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Post by Scott H on Dec 11, 2013 2:01:31 GMT -5
You're right Ricky, I just saw that going back through my messages, sorry! Didn't get to try this one yet but I'll be breaking it open tonight.
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Post by spidermonk on Dec 11, 2013 18:19:04 GMT -5
Just got to try mine tonight, wooo 2 beers tonight  , not a bad Irish Red, I've always had a hard time with the few reds I have tried. This one is a little on the sweet side, but very drinkable. |
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Post by Scott H on Dec 12, 2013 7:51:26 GMT -5
I tried this myself last night too, and it was very tasty. I'm in the same place as spindermonk, I'm not a huge fan of Irish Reds, but this was a very good beer that matched the style well. The color was really pretty and it drank nice and smooth. Thanks for brewing this one Ricky!
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Post by bryan on Dec 12, 2013 20:51:54 GMT -5
Ricky,
Like others, I've never been a big "red" fan, but it's certainly is an easy sipper.
To me, the bready/caramel sweet taste is clearly up front and I can pick up just a touch of that chocolate malt after each sip does down. No strong smells, but like mentioned above, that's the style!
A good beer to relax with. Thanks for sharing!
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Post by Heiko R. on Dec 12, 2013 21:06:40 GMT -5
Hi Ricky,
I just poured mine and it's perfectly carbonated, nice head that quickly was replaed with lacing, good reddish color. Sweet malty aroma, sweet flavor but enjoyable taste. When you pitched the yeast, did you directly add it to the cooled wort or did you re-hydrate it first? Thanks for sharing!
Heiko
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Post by mavus on Dec 14, 2013 20:28:14 GMT -5
Just finished this one, it is a bit sweet but no overly so. I enjoyed the rich caramel and toffee flavors, good beer on a rainy night.
--Jesse
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Post by antonia on Dec 16, 2013 20:08:05 GMT -5
Just popped this open (catching up after being away for a week) - and it's a pretty nice departure from some of the other beers we've had. It's not too sweet, IMO - and I actually get quite a bit of toffee in this. Crisp too. And nice color for the style.
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, not a bad Irish Red, I've always had a hard time with the few reds I have tried. This one is a little on the sweet side, but very drinkable.
