Killian's

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Killian's Irish Red is a lager brewed by Coors, and is currently widely available in the US.

1 History
2 Properties
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[edit] History

Killian's Irish Red is a traditional lager with an Irish heritage, based on the recipe created at Lett's Brewery in Enniscorthy, Ireland, in 1864. Coors acquired the rights to brew and market the product in America and Killian's was introduced to the U.S. in 1981.

[edit] Properties

Killian's derives its color and taste from a special caramel malted barley (malts) that is roasted at a high temperature longer and more slowly than most malts. There are no coloring agents or artificial additives used in the brewing process. It is amber in color and produces a thick head on pouring, that goes away fairly quickly. It has a fruity yet hoppy aroma which seems to accurately describe the taste as well (possibly grapey). It leaves a clean mouth feeling upon swallow and has an easy finish, with maybe a slight hops taste.

Killian's is available in bottles, cans and kegs. A 12-ounce serving of Killian's has 163 calories and 4.9 percent alcohol by volume.