Irish beer refers to beers produced in Ireland. The most notable type is Irish red ale, which is made with roasted barley for its characteristic color.
Types and styles
Irish red ale is a type of Irish beer that falls under the Scottish and Irish ale category. It is top-fermented and sometimes made as a lager. It can contain additives like corn, rice, or sugar. The beer ranges from amber to dark copper in color with good clarity and forms a small off-white to yellow-brown foam.
How it is made
Irish red ale is made using British or Irish malt, hops, and yeast. The distinctive red color comes from roasted barley. It has a soft taste with caramel malt sweetness, sometimes with notes of toasted bread with butter or caramel. The aroma is moderately malty with caramel notes. Alcohol content ranges from 4% to 6%.
Adapted from the Russian Wikipedia article Ирландский красный эль, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.