irish red

Going down the color scale, I chose a red ale.  Irish, probably typically.  The label has that nice Celtic lettering on it, the kind you associate with pubs.

It comes out bubbly although the foam dies down quickly.  There's a nice sweetish smell, which isn't quite what I expect with an ale.  It actually has a much earthier taste than one would think based on the smell, but warmed up it has a little bacon flavor.  Good to have salty snacks to start with - pretzels and such - but something sweeter when the bacon kicks in.