Okay, first real post... And it being that I just got home from work, it's a beer review. In the fridge are two bottles of Sam Adams Irish Red that my brother left behind after a St. Patty's Day party. Lucky me.
This beer comes in a 12 oz. brown bottle and has a fairly respectable label with details about the method and ingredients printed on the neck label. The labels follow the format of all Sam Adams beers, so nothing special there. Sam Adams Irish red is apparently part of the Brewmaster's Collection, whatever that is. The neck label claims that this beer "originated in Ireland in 1710." I'm not buying that. There is no note of ABV, so this beer will be getting a 50 BEER POWER! score.
I believe Smithwick's is an Irish red, but I'm not sure. A quick jaunt out to our buddies at Wikipedia confirms that Smithwick's is indeed an Irish red and that an Irish red is produced by the use of some roasted barley in the brewing of an ale. This beer in particular makes no mention roast barley, but does prominently discuss the use of caramel malt. And that's just what I'm tasting as I drink it.
This beer is alright. I'm not a fan of caramelly beers, and while this one does carry that flavor it's not as heavy as lot of other similar beers. The aroma also does not carry a great deal caramel to it, and that's good as far as I'm concerned. About 3/4 of the way through the beer it started to get a little heavy on me... But to my relief it seemed to lighten up a bit as I finished while a lot of these caramelly beers stay heavy. I guess the question I have to ask myself is: Will I have the 2nd one. Mayhaps. Somebody has to drink it sometime.
Beer - Sam Adams Irish Red
Company - Boston Beer Company
Delivery System - 12 oz. Brown Bottle
Origin - USA
Flavor - 56
Aroma - 75
Packaging - 62
Value - 40
BEER POWER! - 50
Final Score - 59 (Workmanlike)
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