Red beer goes well with many dishes. Find the best red beers and taste something different!
In addition to their reddish appearance, red beers stand out for the characteristic caramel elements in their taste.
During one of the malting stages, green malt (ie. the newly germinated cereal grains) is dried. If this "baking" is carried out to a slightly greater extent, then the finished malt acquires a brown color. This color is responsible for the reddish color of the beer, which occurs later.
The Irish McFarland and the domestic Νήσος Apocalypse are considered suitable for a beginner.
Hop aromas are relatively mild, as part of the nose is overwhelmed by bread and caramel elements. The sense of caramel is also strong in the taste. Other notes on the palate include sweet spices, coffee and forest fruits.
The types and varieties of cereals grown vary from country to country. The yeast strains used from country to country also differ. This is reflected in the final brewing product. For example, British Isles red beers are less crisp than Greek ones but excel in body and are richer in coffee and chocolate notes.
Red beer is an all-season delight. Its thickness matches winter and its thinness matches summer.
Chicken with red sauce, bbq, pizza, burgers and dishes with mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes are an ideal accompaniment to red beer. Of course, like any other beer, red goes well with a variety of dried nuts.
The fridge is a favorite place for red beer. Bottles or cans that do not fit in it should be stored in a cool place, without moisture.
The serving temperature range of red beer is between 5 and 10 degrees Celsius. Suitable glasses for red beer are usually narrower in the lower half and wider in the upper half.