Padraig’s Red Chimney Red Ale

 Padraig’s Red Chimney Red Ale.

Padraig’s Brewing (pronounced Patrick’s) is the newest brewery in town, having taken over from 612 Brew in NordEast. This was the first original beer they’ve released in cans, while keeping a few of the old styles. 

Clear, dark reddish color, fine creamy froth atop.

In the nose: sweet and malty, moderately hopped.

In the mouth: coppery twang of bright hops meeting rich malt hits the palate first.   Medium bodied, smooth and flavorful. Bitterness remains throughout, though it’s well balanced by the malt. Nice to have another Irish Red option made locally:

The Irish theme is strong in this brewery, and I hope that works out for them. I was able to try more of their offerings at an event at work (South Lyndale Liquors) and was quite take by their porter. I’ll have to take a trip out to the taproom to taste it fresh off the and see what else they’re pouring.

Hand crafted in the tradition of the red ales brewed by monks at the St. Francis Abbey in Kilkenny, Ireland. Medium bodied, hints of roasted caramel and a floral hop flavor with a clean bitter finish.