Irish Red Ale poured a dark red color with a thumb width, off white head.  The aroma is malty with a caramel sweetness to it.  The body is smooth with a chewey, bready aspect to it.  There is some sweet malt up front, with hops throughout.  The finish has some light hops with a pleasant dryness.  Overall, this is one of Saranac's best beers.  Irish Red is is complex, yet light and drinkable at the same time.  It well balanced, and more importantly it the flavors mesh well together.  This is a very, very good beer that should be tried by all.