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Country: Ireland
Irish beer was red and produced by women called “alewives”, and began being commercialized and sold in Ireland in the 18th century. A man named Arthur Guinness bought a small brewery in Ireland, and thus took off the legend Guinness Beer. With the success of beer, Ireland also placed taxes on malted barley.
Type: Irish Red Ale
A bit sweet, with a lightly hopped tea-like flavor, and an even dextrous body, Irish Red Ales are easy to please. Look for well-rounded and balanced flavors, and a pleasant toasted malt character in many examples. A drying finish is common.