Sunburnt – Irish Red Ale

Like an Irishman on holidays in the Canaries, this beer has a red glow with a chilled out mellow feel. A traditional Irish style with a twist, the distinctive caramel notes are balanced with a hoppy aroma.

But beware: keep out of direct sunlight.

Sunburnt was the second beer we ever brewed, all the way back in 2011, and is still one of our brewers’ favourites.

Awards:
2020 World Beer Awards – World Best Amber Ale
2018 World Beer Awards – Gold
2015 Great Taste Awards – two Gold stars
2014 Global Craft Beer Awards 2014 – Silver

Description

Caramel malt and bitter orange

Style: Irish Red Ale
Malt: Irish pale malt, Cara, Munich
Hops: Nugget, Pacifica, Cascade
Strength: 5.0% ABV
Bitterness: 69 IBUs

Tasting notes:
Colour/appearance: pours a rich red colour with a light tan head.
Aroma: burnt caramel notes and a hint of hoppy citrus.
Flavour: a modern twist on a traditional Irish style, the toasty caramel flavours are balanced with a soft hop bitterness. Think orange marmalade on toast.
Aftertaste: smooth and sweet with a balanced orange bitterness in the finish.

Food pairings:
Serve with a cheese and charcuterie platter: there are enough hops here to stand up to sharp Hegarty’s cheddar cheese and cut through the richness of Gubbeen chorizo. Buttery, rich cheese, whether it has a bloomy rind – eg Cooleeney Farmhouse Cheese, Wicklow Baun – or a washed rind like Cais Rua work well here, the carbonation in the ale effectively cleaning the palate between each bite. Lamb – sweet and ever so slightly fatty – is also a good pairing. Match with a traditional Irish stew or make some lamb burgers, with lots of rosemary, and let the Sunburnt Irish Red shine through.

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