Bridge Road Brewers Celtic Red Ale

Celtic Red Ale is a true cult hero in Bridge Road’s lineup, originally brewed for Beechworth’s annual Celtic Festival in 2008. It pours a deep ruby hue with a lasting white head and medium body. The complex malt profile, featuring specialty crystal and roasted malts, delivers flavours of caramel, toffee, and subtle roast nuttiness on the finish. With an ABV of 5.3%, it’s a balanced and approachable Irish-style red ale that has become a staple in their range. • Style: Irish Red Ale• Brewery: Bridge Road Brewers• Region: Beechworth, VIC• ABV: 5.3%• Vol: 355ml• Limited Release: No

Originally brewed for Beechworth’s annual Celtic festival, the Celtic Red Ale is now a Bridge Road staple.

The Celtic festival is held in November each year and aside from the music, having a few ales is a big part of it.

The Celtic Red Ale is classed as an Irish Red Ale in beer speak. It presents a wonderful deep red hue and a creamy off white head. The Red Ale has a big malty body owing to the use of caramalised malts and roast barley. The flavour is slightly roasted with smooth notes of chocolate, toffee or Jaffa, bringing back childhood memories of the occasional Jaffa that was actually consumed and not just thrown at the back of someone’s head. The malts are backed up with the use of noble hops to provide a good lick of bitterness. At 5.3% this one is sure to make you merry.