Coors George Killian's Irish Red Review

Most people would agree that the beer that's produced by the large brewer's is bland and forgettable. If you stop and think about the beer made by the largest breweries, like Anheauser- Busch, Miller, and Coors, it's difficult to find very many standouts amongst their products. But one big league brew that is worthy of being called a standout is George Killian's Irish Red Lager, a product of the Coors Brewing Company.

Beer Commentary:

When you pour Killian's Red into a glass, the color, like you would expect is a copper- red hue. The aroma of Killian's is on the dry side and a little malty and paper- like. The foaminess is somewhat disappointing. It starts out pretty good, but then falls apart quickly.

The flavor of Killian's is pretty darn good, for a mass- produced beer product. The taste is well- balanced overall, starting out sweet and malty, then finishing dry and slightly hoppy. There is even a slight touch of creaminess to this beer, adding to the pleasantness of the drinking experience. The aftertaste is sweet and the alcohol level by volume is 4.9 percent.

George Killian's Irish Red Lager is a very good beer for the masses. It's similar to a microbrewed beer, but brewed to taste smoother, well- balanced, and acceptable. In appearance and taste, it reminds me somewhat of a Samuel Adams brew with some of the hop flavor removed and the excellent foaminess reduced.

Killian's Irish Red may not be a world classic beer product, but it's quite good for a mass- produced product. And the price is right- only about $4.50 for a six pack. With a price like that, I see no good reason to buy many of the other popular beer products, which have similar prices, but bland flavor profiles.

Bottom Line Viewpoint:

If there are no craft- beers to choose from, Killian's Red is the one I would choose. Most all craft- beers are better, but this is a very good beer, especially in draft- form (better tasting out of the keg than out of the bottle) and it's one of the few good beers that Coors produces. Smooth and refreshing, and well- balanced from start to finish, George Killian's Irish Red Lager is a beer that will satisfy!