Irish Red Ale
Irish Red
Swagga Breweries · South Africa · Gauteng
Irish Red is a irish red ale brewed by Swagga Breweries in Gauteng. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.5%. The dominant flavours are provided by the speciality malts giving the colour, the biscuity roasted maltiness and roasted malt.
Nutritional information
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Alcohol by Volume (ABV) | 4.5% |
| Available serving sizes | 330 ml, 440 ml |
About Irish Red Ale beer
Red ales feature a rich, malty sweetness with caramel and toffee notes, balanced by moderate hop bitterness.
How to serve Irish Red
For the best experience, serve Irish Red at 5–8 °C in a clean pint glass. Pour with a steady tilt to build a firm head, which helps release the aromatics typical of the irish red ale style. In South Africa it is commonly sold in 330 ml, 440 ml formats. It pairs naturally with a classic South African braai and hearty, savoury dishes.
How strong is Irish Red?
At 4.5% ABV, Irish Red sits in the standard range for everyday drinking. A single serving delivers roughly the amount of pure alcohol shown below — useful for pacing yourself and staying under South Africa’s 0.05% blood-alcohol driving limit.
| Serving | Pure alcohol |
|---|---|
| 330 ml | 12 g |
| 440 ml | 16 g |
Enjoy responsibly. Not for sale to persons under the age of 18.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ABV of Irish Red?+
Irish Red has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.5%. It is brewed by Swagga Breweries in Gauteng.
What style of beer is Irish Red?+
Irish Red is a Irish Red Ale brewed by Swagga Breweries. Red ales feature a rich, malty sweetness with caramel and toffee notes, balanced by moderate hop bitterness.
Who brews Irish Red?+
Irish Red is brewed by Swagga Breweries, based in Gauteng, South Africa.
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