Sunday Night Suds - Saranac Irish Red

Tonight's Sunday Night Suds beer review looks at Saranac's latest offering - Saranac Irish Red Ale.

Irish Red Ales are truly ales for those who need to get their feet wet with hoppy brews, but are not yet ready for some of the more full bodied ales. I have seen some describe the Irish Red style as "the training wheels" for those looking to cross over from ales to lagers.

As described by the good folks at BA, Irish Red Ales are "[a] bit sweet, with a lightly hopped tea-like flavor, and an even dextrinous body, Irish Red Ales are easy to please. Look for well-rounded and blanced flavors, and a pleasant toasted malt character in many examples. A drying finish is common."

The Saranac Irish Red is a little lighter in flavor than the Samuel Adams Irish Red (reviewed here http://kosherbeers.blogspot.com/2008/10/sunday-night-suds-samuel-adams-irish.html ). The beer is light orange in color and has a bit of caramel in its flavor. Although there is some bitterness to the brew, it pales in comparison to IPAs (no pun intended) and is very drinkable. I had mine tonight with pasta and meat sauce, but this could easily accompany any meal.

Saranac Irish Red Ale is under the kashruth supervision of the Va'ad of Detroit, as are all other beer produced by Saranac. For the experts take on Saranac Irish Red Ale, please click here http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/99/43835 .

As always, please remember to drink responsibly and to never waste good beer unless there is no designated driver.

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Finally, as a follow up to last week's questions regarding Hoegaarden White Ale, I have been advised by the OU that the appearance of the White Ale on the Le Marais menu was in error and that the OU has not approved this beer for use in its restaurants. I am still looking into whether any other kashruth organization has approved the Hoegaarden White Ale for consumption. During the interim, I will remove the post to avoid any issues of maaris ayin or lifnei iveir.

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