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George Killian's Irish Red

Brewed in the United States, George Killian’s Irish Red is an amber lager beer. George Killian’s is brewed by the Coors brewery, and was first introduced in 1981.
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SFrank
07/23/2009

George Killian's Irish Red 5

Great head, taste, apperence and texture. A true lager.

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imogen
06/21/2009

George Killian's Irish Red 2

Certainly I find George Killian's Irish Red more palatable than Coors Light, but it really is not a good beer by any means. Since you pay a premium for this, why not get an amber beer from a craft brewery or an import instead? This is more watery than a "real" amber lager.

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Spike65
05/06/2009

George Killian's Irish Red 3

About the same level as Henry Winehard Private Reserve price and quality-wise. Would take one anytime over regular Coors. About three and one-half stars. I had some one time after the Coors Brewery tour. It was fatastic on tap at the brewery hospitality center. I have yet to find that taste in a bottle of Killian's Red. I wish it were so. A fine introduction to more flavorful beers. Good value too.

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George Killian's Irish Red 3

A decent beer with a little bitterness, a better than average macro that is rich in color and creamy in texture

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Mindream
07/13/2008

George Killian's Irish Red 3

Hey, for a bottle beer out of Colorado, it's not that bad. For that matter I am drinking one right now. Of course I ran out of MacTarnahan's first, but still it's OK. Actually I then finished off the Bridgeport Haymakers, but still it's an allright brew... Ok maybe I'm a bit toasted, but hell it's beer and it cold.

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LawnRanger
06/07/2008

George Killian's Irish Red 5

Why the change in flavor? I can't buy the bottles with the red and cream colored bottle cap, only ones with a black cap and a gold horsehead on it. This beer tastes very different to the Killians I am used to. I can still buy the old flavor at the ballpark at a Tides game. It's the best tasting beer. This new Killians is as bad as Budweiser.

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SCHunter
05/24/2008

George Killian's Irish Red 4

Good clean flavor, much better than the mediocre Coors, and lightyears ahead of the tasteless Coors Light. Wonder why Coors can't get the others to evidence some flavor? Never understood people who were enamored of Coors, anyway.

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Jonnyweiser
03/17/2008

George Killian's Irish Red 5

Killians is my number one choice for St Patrick's Day brew...delicious, smooth, and after 12 I am feeling good...then its off to the whiskey...Im proud to be an Irishman

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zuchinibut
03/13/2008

George Killian's Irish Red 4

I haven't had a Killian's in a couple of years probably, but I have never had a problem with it. I'm hip to the fact that its a Coors product, and not actually Irish or a craft brew. However, it still gets the job done.

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jock78
03/12/2008

George Killian's Irish Red 2

I just tried it for the first time today, just BLAND and not very good.

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Larz1
02/24/2008

George Killian's Irish Red 3

Not bad, but not great either. I don't see what the big deal is.

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irishgit
06/11/2007

George Killian's Irish Red 1

Mass market swill, masquerading as a craft brewed ale.

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SomeBoor
06/11/2007

George Killian's Irish Red 2

Oooo, It's fanceh cause it's dark!

Nah. It's bland, bland, bland, though that's what one expects from coors. But hey, it's a lot better than other stuff.

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helmut
03/20/2007

George Killian's Irish Red 2

This is a tolerable megabrew. Maltier, and more flavorfull than your average swill lager. Drinkable, and pleasant.

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HistoryFan
08/09/2006

George Killian's Irish Red 4

It can get bland tasting after awhile. My dad fell in love with this stuff after we had it for St. Patty's Day.

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hrpuffnstuff
03/26/2006

George Killian's Irish Red 5

my dad makes his own home brew. although my dad's beer is stronger(3X the alcohol, 2 bottles will do ya),they both taste the same.

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PowerBen5000
08/26/2005

George Killian's Irish Red 5

This is a great beer well suited for hearty meals like steaks and mexican foods. Its flavor is simple, and bold enough to keep me drinking. This is my standard beer when I go to most restuarants, since it's not expensive and more interesting than most other domestics out there. It is indeed manufactured by Coors (unibev), which is really a suprise. This is the only Coors product I enjoy.

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James76255
02/16/2005

George Killian's Irish Red 5

My favorite beer! Nice and smooth and always cheap on St. Patrick's Day.

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jaypunkrawk
02/11/2005

George Killian's Irish Red 4

Great tasting considering it's made by Coors Brewing Company.

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tocwelsh
12/24/2004

George Killian's Irish Red 1

An awful sour tasting beer!!!!!

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sfalconer
12/10/2004

George Killian's Irish Red 4

I have not had this in years but it is a good brew. Could be a bit of an aquired taste for some but if you like some thing different you should try it.

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dragonman
10/25/2004

George Killian's Irish Red 4

This may be made by Coors but it's by far the best thing Coors has made. It has a nice light carmel flavor and a nice red color but it's in no way a real Irish beer.

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BeanoCook
02/15/2004

George Killian's Irish Red 2

Unless it is on tap, don't waste your time. No depth and flat.

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buckey
01/30/2004

George Killian's Irish Red 2

Bland and flat.

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dsmith58
11/21/2003

George Killian's Irish Red 5

The best beer yet! This is a must try for all who enjoy a tasty lager. Creamy, smooth, not too hoppy.

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nvr2mchofjenn0 7
08/29/2003

George Killian's Irish Red 5

IT'S BEST IN DRAFT....FAST BUZZ

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beermonstor
08/25/2003

George Killian's Irish Red 1

This "beer" is a farce and a lie. I have no idea why this swill is so popular, I guess alot of people must really enjoy hangovers and wannabes.

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Dragon 5
08/08/2003

George Killian's Irish Red 3

That's about it - OK. The name is a lot better than the beer. The beer is a bit "chewy" for my taste. However, if I an faced with the decision of Killian's or Bud (or Lite or any other bullshit swill) I'll take a Killian's every time.

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jkirk14
06/13/2003

George Killian's Irish Red 4

solid.

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Moosekarloff
06/05/2003

George Killian's Irish Red 1

A faux import. Wee-wee in a bottle. Gives you the worst hangovers. Only drank it once because the next day I thought I contracted cholera.

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CanadaSucks
05/29/2003

George Killian's Irish Red 4

Very decent mass-produced bottle. Never left me feeling bad the day after- a nice choice.

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NotElvis
05/28/2003

George Killian's Irish Red 2

A total pretend-to-be-import ripoff. Take a generic supermarket beer (in this case Coor's I guess) add some red food coloring, give it an Irish sounding name (let's call it Killian's so that people might confuse it with the real Irish beer Kilkenny). Voila, you have the perfect beer for the wannabe high-brow redneck. Ignorance is bliss.

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Jason1972
11/07/2002

George Killian's Irish Red 5

This beer is almost like candy. The great, smooth tasting beer, ever! It's too sad it's hard to find in Southern California.

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djbuddha
06/12/2002

George Killian's Irish Red 4

Although it isn't an actual import beer as we are led to believe, it is a very good beer, IMO.

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captspastic
01/30/2002

George Killian's Irish Red 3

Killians Irish Red is wanna be pretender of an import beer. It makes a good attempt, but falls flat on so many levels. The color is less amber, and more like a regular pilsner with food coloring added. The taste in unimpressive, downright lackluster. If you are faced with the choice of a Budweiser or a Killian's, I'd still choose the Killian's.

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Lily P
09/09/2001

George Killian's Irish Red 4

When I was in college this was one of the only beers I would drink. I am normally a wine or mixed drink kind of girl. However, when I am at dinner and want something to complement chicken wings or some other casual meal I prefer a nice beer like this.

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nasha
04/23/2001

George Killian's Irish Red 2

This beer is only good when ICE cold, i.e., when you can't taste it. I still wonder why this beer gets put in the imported / specialty beer section of the store. The power of American marketing at work! Beware of drinking too much. This beer has its share of chemicals in it and produces a nasty hangover.

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Diane@ECfans
02/18/2001

George Killian's Irish Red 5

Love this beer! I can't comprehend how anyone can say this tastes anything like Coors' other products. Other than a few European ales, THIS is it - first choice every time! Bottle or draft, it tastes like no other!

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MorgansInJesus
01/22/2001

George Killian's Irish Red 5

Extremely great really cold!!! First started drinking this beer at Applebee's in 1994 with some friends... have liked it really well ever since. I usually don't like draft beers, but this one is really good from draft.

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PoorOldEdgarDe rby
06/29/2000

George Killian's Irish Red 3

Mass produced and made to look like a micro-brew but all in all not a bad little beer. Nothing special of course but better than a bud.

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rausland
05/31/2000

George Killian's Irish Red 2

This beer is ideal for a vampire, who can't locate a live body. This stuff is bad! Run from the bar if it's your only option!

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Ruby
05/01/2000

George Killian's Irish Red 2

Why is this beer popular? I think regular Coors is better than this, and that's not saying a whole lot.

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Shafty
11/12/1999

George Killian's Irish Red 4

I gave Coors a '4' and this is the same stuff with some red dye in it.

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anne416om
10/26/1999

George Killian's Irish Red 4

i like Coors and this is pretty much Coors with some red food coloring in it. It is, however, not from Ireland like we are led to believe, unless there is a small town in Colorado called Ireland.

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