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15 Irish Beer

3 styles in this category.

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15A

Irish Red Ale

An easy-drinking pint, often with subtle flavors. Slightly malty in the balance sometimes with an initial soft toffee or caramel sweetness, a slightly grainy biscuity palate, and a touch of roasted dryness in the finish…

ABV
3.8–5%
IBU
18–28
SRM
9–14
Amber to copper
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15B

Irish Stout

A black beer with a pronounced roasted flavor, often similar to coffee. The balance can range from fairly even to quite bitter, with the more balanced versions having a little malty sweetness and the bitter versions bei…

ABV
3.8–5%
IBU
25–45
SRM
25–40
Very dark brown to black
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15C

Irish Extra Stout

A fuller-bodied black beer with a pronounced roasted flavor, often similar to coffee and dark chocolate with some malty complexity. The balance can range from moderately bittersweet to bitter, with the more balanced ver…

ABV
5–6.5%
IBU
35–50
SRM
30–40
Very dark brown to black
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Style guide data is based on the BJCP Style Guidelines. Guides from bjcp.org.

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