Murphy’s Irish Red

Name: Murphy’s Irish Red
Brand: Beer
SKU: 56a604d6f70fb522615bd7c9
Rating: 3.29 (80717 reviews)

Irish Red Ale 5 º

Heineken

Murphy’s Irish Red presents a quintessential sensory journey through the Irish Red Ale style, characterized by its inviting copper hue and layered malt complexity. The experience begins with a refined toasted malt profile, weaving together rich notes of caramel and a distinctive hint of dark-roasted coffee. While the entry offers a soft, toffee-like sweetness, the palate quickly shifts toward a grainy, biscuity dryness characteristic of the style's use of roasted barley. A clean, earthy hop bitterness emerges in the finish, providing a crisp counterpoint to the initial sweetness. Smooth and medium-bodied, it balances traditional roasted dryness with approachable toasted depth.

Appearance. Deep reddish-copper color (11-14 SRM). Brilliant clarity. Topped by a dense, off-white to light tan head with moderate persistence and light lacing.

Aroma. Moderate intensity with a focused malt-forward profile of toasted bread, caramel, and faint nutty notes. Subtle hints of roasted grain reminiscent of dry coffee grounds are present. Hop aroma is low to absent, showing very light earthy qualities. Clean fermentation profile.

Taste. Initial impression of soft caramel and toffee sweetness, followed by a grainy, toasted malt mid-palate. Light roasted grain flavors provide a signature dry finish. Hop bitterness is moderate, balancing the malt and lingering slightly with an earthy character. Clean, smooth profile with very low yeast esters.

Mouthfeel. Medium-light to medium body with a smooth, well-rounded texture. Moderate carbonation. Finishes clean with a light, refreshing roasted astringency and no discernible alcohol warmth.

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