{"product_id":"oharas-irish-red-ale","title":"O’Hara’s Irish Red Ale","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRuby malt. Gentle roast. A true Irish craft classic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eO’Hara’s Irish Red is one of the beers that helped put modern Irish craft brewing on the map. Brewed by Carlow Brewing Company, the independent family-owned brewery behind the O’Hara’s name, it was among the brewery’s very first beers when they began brewing in 1996. Originally known as Moling’s Red Ale, it became O’Hara’s Irish Red and has remained a defining expression of the traditional Irish red ale style ever since.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is something wonderfully understated about a great Irish Red. Rather than relying on aggressive hopping or high alcohol, the style is built around malt, balance, and drinkability. O’Hara’s interpretation delivers exactly that, combining a smooth malt foundation with toasted grain, caramel, biscuit, and subtle roasted flavours. A touch of roasted barley gives the beer its characteristic ruby-red colour and gentle dry edge, while restrained hopping allows the malt to remain firmly at the centre of the experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes O’Hara’s particularly interesting is the brewery's commitment to traditional Irish beer styles at a time when the Irish market was dominated by large international breweries. Carlow Brewing Company was founded with the ambition of bringing flavourful, traditionally inspired beer back to Ireland, using the simple foundation of water, malt, hops, and yeast. O’Hara’s Irish Red is a direct expression of that philosophy: honest ingredients, careful brewing, and plenty of character without unnecessary complication.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the glass, it is beautifully approachable, but there is more going on than first meets the eye. The sweetness of caramel and biscuit malt is balanced by gentle roasted notes and a subtle bitterness, creating a beer that is simultaneously smooth, slightly dry, and exceptionally food-friendly. For beer lovers in Ireland, this is not simply another red ale — it is a piece of the country's modern brewing story, brewed by one of the pioneers who helped create Ireland's contemporary craft beer scene.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy we love it:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eO’Hara’s Irish Red gets the fundamentals beautifully right. It has the comforting malt richness you expect from an Irish Red, but enough toasted and roasted character to keep every sip interesting. Smooth, balanced, and wonderfully easy to drink, it is equally at home beside a hearty Irish meal or enjoyed on its own. More importantly, it carries genuine Irish craft heritage rather than simply borrowing the style's name.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carlow Brewing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54530786165082,"sku":"5391500600025","price":3.25,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/1745\/4426\/files\/O_Haras_Irish_Red_Ale.webp?v=1786486813","url":"https:\/\/vpmerchants.com\/products\/oharas-irish-red-ale","provider":"VP Merchants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}