Craft Beer

George Killian’s Irish Red

George Killian’s Irish Red is a beer with an Irish heritage, based on a recipe created at Lett’s Brewery in Enniscorthy, Ireland, in 1864. The beer is named after George Killian Lett, the great-grandson of George Henry Lett, who founded the brewery in Enniscorthy. George Killian Lett died at the age of 84 in Enniscorthy, Ireland in December of 2010. It was originally an Irish red ale called “Enniscorthy Ruby Ale,” and brewed from 1864 to 1956, when the brewery closed and it was discontinued. It is no longer sold in Ireland. The brand name “George Killian” was purchased by the Pelforth Brewery in France. In the mid 1980’s Coors bought the rights to use the brand name “Killian’s Irish Red” in America. While the name is most often associated with a 4.9% abv amber lager which had become very popular, it was originally marketed by Coors as an ale

http://www.georgekillians.com

Where to Buy