Murphy's Irish Red - Murphy Brewery Ireland Limited

pandashaver

New York

1.83/5  rDev -42.6%
look: 3 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.5

Aroma screamed macro lager: light bread and metallic. Appearance is this beer's best feature: 2 finger somewhat off-white head on a reddish amber transparent body. Fizzy head dissipated quickly, but maintained a small (<1/2 finger) head throughout. Flavor was watery and much like a macro, lacking depth. No bitterness or sweetness. Palate was watery and went down like water. Not lingering and very forgettable. Metallic aftertaste and finish. Overpriced for what it is, lacking in depth and character. Not enjoyable on it's own. Probably will not have again. I was, however, impressed by the mild head retention throughout.

Serving type: bottle

01-13-2009 20:26:39 | More by pandashaver

Slatetank

Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev +1.9%

05-23-2013 23:42:54 | More by Slatetank

kvnstfrd

Missouri

1.25/5  rDev -60.8%

05-23-2013 13:39:50 | More by kvnstfrd

pin

Australia

2.5/5  rDev -21.6%

05-21-2013 06:11:11 | More by pin

Kingcurio

Oklahoma

3.25/5  rDev +1.9%

05-21-2013 02:21:41 | More by Kingcurio

pcsnyder

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev +9.7%

05-14-2013 17:01:21 | More by pcsnyder

capuchinpilates

Minnesota

3.5/5  rDev +9.7%

05-03-2013 02:24:09 | More by capuchinpilates

RaphaelSC

Brazil

3.75/5  rDev +17.6%

04-26-2013 06:22:43 | More by RaphaelSC

gritz147

Louisiana

3.25/5  rDev +1.9%

04-21-2013 16:18:41 | More by gritz147

hurdjg

Iowa

3/5  rDev -6%

04-21-2013 14:05:08 | More by hurdjg

kevinhughes

Netherlands

3/5  rDev -6%

04-20-2013 23:54:20 | More by kevinhughes

ohiobeer29

Ohio

3/5  rDev -6%

04-16-2013 04:53:33 | More by ohiobeer29

tjsmith910

Florida

3.5/5  rDev +9.7%

04-08-2013 01:51:35 | More by tjsmith910

Vinicius

Brazil

3/5  rDev -6%

04-06-2013 04:10:09 | More by Vinicius

TheBeerAlmanac

Kentucky

3/5  rDev -6%

04-01-2013 20:22:50 | More by TheBeerAlmanac

Ispeakforthetrees

Colorado

3/5  rDev -6%

03-30-2013 05:29:13 | More by Ispeakforthetrees

bkrbdan

Texas

3.25/5  rDev +1.9%

03-28-2013 23:30:25 | More by bkrbdan

Michaeldmanley

Texas

1.5/5  rDev -53%

03-28-2013 01:44:36 | More by Michaeldmanley

Proclarush

Rhode Island

2.75/5  rDev -13.8%

03-24-2013 22:55:14 | More by Proclarush

Tiernan

Texas

3.75/5  rDev +17.6%

03-24-2013 06:16:46 | More by Tiernan

larrynevins

New Jersey

3/5  rDev -6%

03-17-2013 23:54:00 | More by larrynevins

rolltide8425

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev +17.6%

03-17-2013 19:52:41 | More by rolltide8425

abijen

Netherlands

3.33/5  rDev +4.4%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Aroma: some kind of woody smell. Appearance: Amber/red color, clear liquid. The head is minimal white/tan. Taste: light bitterness and light sourness which finish a bit salty. An average duration Palate: light body, oily texture and a average carbonation Overall: a nice pub beer.

Serving type: bottle

03-15-2013 08:40:49 | More by abijen

IrishRacer

Indiana

4.18/5  rDev +31%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

This Dutch-Irish Red poors nice, but is a little lighter than I like my Red's. It gathers a well developed blonde head, though, and drinks smooth.
This is a nice Red, although if I close my eyes and think "Heineken", I taste a Heineken. I'd like to side-by-side with a true Irish pub-tapped pint...

Serving type: bottle

03-14-2013 00:56:08 | More by IrishRacer

Cvescalante

Texas

3.5/5  rDev +9.7%

03-12-2013 22:49:45 | More by Cvescalante