Madra Rua
Nitro Red Ale
So very proud of our own, ‘Madra Rua’. Inspired by the ales of Ireland, this Organic Nitro Red Ale is brewed exclusively for Charlie P's Irish Pub!
Red Ale is a style of beer that is usually smooth, sometimes sweet, and always red. 'Nitro' is where things become particularly interesting.
Nitro beers, which are brewed and then served with a mix of nitrogen and CO2, have finer bubbles, a denser head, and a creamier mouthfeel.
With our Madra Rua Nitro Red Ale, there were several objectives we aimed to achieve in its development to make it stand out from other Red Ales.
- 100% organic
- A dense and creamy pour.
- A cheery red color.
- A malty, light berry aroma.
- A spicy, caramel taste.
As for the name 'Madra Rua,' it is a Gaelic expression meaning 'Fox' (a direct translation actually yields 'Red Dog').
Ronan chose this name for the Nitro Red Ale for two reasons.
First, foxes are his favorite animal. Growing up in Dublin, he played for the Pembroke Cricket Club, whose emblem was, of course, a fox. The second reason is more apparent—the red connection between foxes and the Ale!
We have always featured beers from Brauhaus Gusswerk at our pub, including the Nicobar IPA, AAA, Steinbier, and Horny Betty.
During our conversations with Reini, the owner, about all thing's beer, various ideas have emerged.
Over the years, Reini has also crafted a cider and a stout specifically for our pub. However, with the Nitro Red Ale, we have truly struck gold. It has been a tremendous success for us and represents a fantastic collaboration between Charlie P's and Brauhaus Gusswerk.. Long may it continue!
"I founded the Gusswerk brewery with the aim of realizing my dream and establishing "the Austrian organic brewery". "Flavour is everything - brewed on foundation" is our motto.
Pembroke Cricket Club in Dublin
The name Madra Rua resonates with Ronan on a couple of levels, firstly from his cricket playing days at Pembroke Cricket Club in Dublin, whose emblem was of course... a Fox :)
‘Madra Rua’. Inspired by the ales of Ireland -
Organic Nitro Red Ale brewed exclusively for Charlie P's Irish Pub in Vienna by 'Brauhaus Gusswerk' in Salzburg!
ABOUT THE BREWER
Brauhaus Gusswerk founder & Brewmaster Reinhold Barta takes great pride in his work — you can taste it in every glass.
Reini is a pioneer in the Austrian brewery scene. He was always fascinated by beer making, and when he went to work at a Brewery in Cork city in Ireland for a year, he found a new love: Irish Red Ale.
On his return home to Austria, he introduced this beer style to the Austrian brewery scene where it quickly became very popular. At the time, the craft beer movement had not even begun.
Then came the opportunity to make the perfect Nitro Red Ale for Charlie P's! This fine, creamy smooth RED ALE using no less than 7 different Hop varieties, brewed exclusively for Charlie P's by Reini is a true Nitro Red Ale masterpiece.
"It is because of these "Irish roots" that Madra Rua RED ALE is so authentic and extremely pleasant to drink. Something for everyone!" - Reini Barta
DI REINHOLD BARTA
Ich habe die Brauerei Gusswerk mit dem Ziel gegründet, meinen Traum zu verwirklichen und „die österreichische Bio-Brauerei“ zu etablieren. Wir möchten BierliebhaberInnen unsere Kreationen und die Vielfalt unserer Rohstoffe und unseres Handwerks präsentieren.
„Geschmack ist alles – Auf Fundament gebraut“ ist unser Leitspruch.
DI REINHOLD BARTA
Brewmaster with passion
Reinhold Barta was born in 1975 in Laa an der Thaya in Lower Austria. He is the founder, managing director and master brewer of Brauhaus Gusswerk. The beer expert is a graduate beer sommelier and graduate engineer in food and biotechnology and was a long-time lecturer in the training to become a graduate beer sommelier and university lecturer at the Vienna University of Applied Sciences.
Diverse professional experience at domestic and foreign breweries. Beer Sommelier of the Year 2011. Gault Millau "Master Brewer of the Year 2017". Passionate beer ideologue.
I have been brewing organic beers out of personal conviction for 20 years now.
I founded the Gusswerk brewery with the aim of realizing my dream and establishing "the Austrian organic brewery". We would like to present our creations and the diversity of our raw materials and our craft to beer lovers.
"Flavour is everything - brewed on foundation" is our motto
The beer landscape in Austria has changed significantly in recent years. Beer is "in" again and that's a good thing! We are proud to have given the new enthusiasm for beer a foundation and to have paved the way for more creativity and variety, all with the highest quality standards and innovations.
Sustainable handling of our raw materials, employees, customers and suppliers are our basic values. Even if it's not always easy (especially in poor and expensive harvest years), we always go our own way.
You will find a lot of new things with us: beer secrets, information on raw materials, food recommendations and much more. I wish you a lot of joy and of course a lot of enjoyment when tasting it! May the tasty organic beer adventure journey never end!
BEER DESCRIPTION
This beer stands out for its rich, fruity aroma, offering a complex yet approachable scent.
The taste features a blend of soft hop tones and high-quality malt, creating a well-balanced flavor profile. Light roasted notes add depth, while subtle hints of currant and raspberry provide a unique twist. The finish is smooth, rounding out the overall experience with a refined touch.
Food Pairing
Known for its unique malty taste and intense red colour, soft hop notes on the tongue, followed by light roasted notes, along with hints of currant and raspberry and a soft finish.
Madra Rua Nitro Red Ale complements rich, spicy, and smoked foods like Charlie P's classics such as our legendary Smokey BBQ Wings or our Dry Aged Irish 'Picanha' Steak.
"It is because of these "Irish roots" that Madra Rua RED ALE is so authentic and extremely pleasant to drink. Something for everyone"
Master brewer Reini Barta.
The Finer Details!
Madra Rua RED ALE using no less than 7 different Hop varieties
Madra Rua RED ALE - 7 Hop varieties
- Hallertau Tradition
- Tettnanger Saphir
- Mühlviertel Malling
- USA Centennial
- Canada Chinook
- USA Simcoe
- NZ Azacca
Madra Rua RED ALE
Beer Facts
Style IRISH RED ALE
ABV 4,7% Vol. Alk.
Plato 11,6°
IBU approx. 30
Fermentation: Top Fermenting Irish Ale Yeast
Serving Temp: 6-8° C
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