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, in summer 2011, and is still a brewers’ and fan favourite. 

Awards:
2021 World Beer Awards – Gold + Ireland Winner
2020 World Beer Awards – Gold + Ireland Winner + World’s Best
2019 World Beer Awards – Bronze
2018 World Beer Awards – Gold
2015 Great Taste Awards – two Gold stars
2014 Global Craft Beer Awards 2014 – Silver

Description

Style: Irish Red Ale
Malt: Irish pale ale malt, CaraMunich 1, CaraMunich 3.
Hops: Loral, 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. This is all about caramel malts and bitter orange: 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 West Cork’s Durrus 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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