| Irish red ale | |
|---|---|
 O'Hara's Irish Red Ale in a pint glass, poured from a can. | |
| Country of origin | Ireland |
| Yeast type | Ale |
| Alcohol by volume | 3.8% - 6% |
| Color (SRM) | 11 - 18 |
| Bitterness (IBU) | 15 - 30 |
| Original gravity | 1036-1065 |
| Final gravity | 1010-1016 |
| Malt percentage | 90-100 |
Irish red ale (Irish: leann dearg[1]), also known as red ale or Irish ale, is a style of pale ale that is brewed using a moderate amount of kilned malts and roasted barley, giving the beer its red colour. Its strength typically ranges from 3.8% to 4.8% alcohol by volume, although some craft varieties can be as high as 6%.[2]
In the United States, "Irish red" is sometimes used to describe a darker amber ale or a "red" beer that is a lager with caramel colouring. However, these beers are not Irish red ales.
- ^ "Recipe Library - Leann Dearg". BeerTools.com.
- ^ "Irish-style Red Beer". CraftBeer.com. Retrieved 1 October 2021.