Episode 278 - [LIVE] History of Irish Red Ale
Description
In Episode 278 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about the history of the Irish Red Ale and style characteristics. We also do a tasting session of Cigar City Brewery El Catador Club Thee Wolfman featuring wheated bourbon barrel aged imperial stout with chocolate and cherries. Find out if this beer lives up to the previous tastings. Now grab a beer and enjoy the show!
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BEERS MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:
Kirkland Signature Helles Style Lager
Sullivan Brewing Sullivan’s Maltings Irish Ale
Dogfish Head World Wide Stout (2019)
Van Henion Brewing Helles Lager
Mother Earth Brew Co All Purpose Pils
LINKS TO ARTICLES DISCUSSED:
Beer Style Guide: Get to Know Irish Red with Em Sauter written by Em Sauter found on the Alcohol Professor website
Irish Red Beer: A Comprehensive Guide to Its Rich History and Flavor written by Ryan C at Brewers Union website

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