Über

Murphy's Irish Red is an amber ale brewed in Cork by Murphy Brewery, now owned by Heineken. The beer emerged following the brewery's acquisition in 1983, though the site dates back to the Lady's Well Brewery founded in 1856. This is a straightforward, sessionable ale with a light and thin body. The palate balances sweet malt—caramel, toffee, and lightly toasted bread—against gentle bitterness that finishes dry. The nose carries caramel sweetness and mineral water notes. Filtered and pasteurised, Murphy's Irish Red exemplifies the Irish Red Ale style: malt-driven, lightly hopped, and designed for easy drinking rather than depth.