Silver in Irish Red Ale
Pale Fire Brewing Co., Harrisonburg, VA
Hops
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Tasting Notes
Cherry notes and a slight residual sweetness come from Crystal and Munich malts, with a touch of chocolate wheat. A clean bitterness, courtesy of mild British…
No hop profile is on record for this beer.
Red Molly is an Irish red ale from Pale Fire Brewing Co. of Harrisonburg, Virginia.
| Category | Medal | Entries | Brewery | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72, Irish-Style Red Ale | Silver (2nd place) | 50 | Pale Fire Brewing Co. | Harrisonburg, VA |
| Field | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Irish Red Ale | Pale Fire Brewing |
| ABV | 5.6% | Pale Fire Brewing |
| IBU | 20 | Pale Fire Brewing |
| Hops | mild British hops, varieties not named | Pale Fire Brewing |
| Malts and grains | Irish ale malt, Crystal, Munich, a touch of chocolate wheat | Pale Fire Brewing |
| Yeast | Not Found | Not Found |
| Adjuncts, fruit, spices | none listed | Not Found |
| Other | draft and 16 oz 4-packs | Pale Fire Brewing |
Red Molly ‘s rich character starts with a foundation of authentic Irish Ale malt. Cherry notes and a slight residual sweetness come from Crystal and Munich malts, with a touch of chocolate wheat. A clean bitterness, courtesy of mild British hops, balances the malt complexity and results in a flavorful and refreshing pint.
Source: Pale Fire Brewing
Cherry notes and a slight residual sweetness come from Crystal and Munich malts, with a touch of chocolate wheat. A clean bitterness, courtesy of mild British hops, balances the malt complexity and results in a flavorful and refreshing pint.
Source: palefirebrewing.com
Nothing is published beyond the description: the British hop varieties are not identified, malt proportions are not given and no yeast is named.
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| Color (SRM) | Not Found | Not Found |
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As category context only, the Brewers Association guidelines for Irish-Style Red Ale call for a copper-red ale with caramel sweetness, toasted malt and a slight roast finish, at 4.0 to 4.8 percent ABV and 20 to 28 IBU. The published 20 IBU fits at the low end, while 5.6% ABV is above the range.
| Year | Competition | Category | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Great American Beer Festival | Irish-Style Red Ale | Silver |
Generated from the loaded results for this brewery and beer name, not researched separately; years not loaded are not covered.
Pale Fire Brewing Co. is in Harrisonburg, VA.
Links checked 2026-10-14: Website, Instagram.