St. Patty's Day 2010, An Ode to Irish Beer
Mar 17, 2010 11:57:37 GMT -5
Post by Beer Baron on Mar 17, 2010 11:57:37 GMT -5
I haven't posted a review in a while, but in honor of St. Patrick's Day this year, I want to share with you some delicious Irish Beers that you should have at least tried in your drinking careers thus far. Being Wednesday morning, I just copied these out of one of my beers of the world books. I'll get back to doing what I do soon, but as for now, as we say in Ireland, Slà inte! Cheers for those of you who don't speak gaelic.
In no particular order:
1. Beamish Stout: a dense, malty, dark and chocolaty. A very nice full-bodied slow drink.
2. Guinness Draught Ale: Aroma and flavor of roasted malt and a hint of chocolate. Slight edge of bitterness and a somewhat dry finish.
3. Guinness Extra Stout: Up front is a strong coffee-like taste. Slightly bitter at the end. It's nice and smooth—not for gulping.
4. Murphy's Irish Stout: a very smooth and balanced beer. Perhaps a hint of coffee, chocolate or even a mocha flavor. Perfect finish that is not too bitter to the palette.
5.Ohara's Celtic Stout from Carlow Brewery: a solid brew that starts with mocha and ends on a dry note. No sign of bitterness at all. On a side note, I've never had the chance to try this, which means it may only be sold/exported in Ireland and the British Isles. Not sold in Los Angeles makes me sad.
6. Harp Lager: Bitter beginning quickly turns to clean and refreshing. This classic lager is smooth and solid. One of my favorites and a wonderful beer to enjoy on a warm summer afternoon.
7. Kinsale Irish Lager: a golden colored beer with a fast-fading bitter start. Solidly carbonated, with floral undertones midway through the bottle. Another one I have yet to try.
8. Kilkenny Irish Cream Ale: this amber brew has the rich aroma and flavor of toasted malt. It's all at once sweet and creamy, offset by some bitterness. I first tried this on my trip to Ireland a few years ago and it was amazing. This is the Un-Guinness. It taste like a Guinness but you don't get full on it. Amazingly great tasting beer, and I do think they export it to the States. I may be wrong, but I seem to remember going to a pub in Los Angeles that had it on tap. So it's out there to try!
9. Murphy's Irish Red: a dry, crisp, hoppy and very carbonated beer. There are some signs of fruit and caramel in this brew. You can't go wrong with a Murphy's.
10. Smithwick's Irish Ale: A wonderfully smooth red ale characterized by caramel maltiness and a hint of hops. This is exported to the states and I believe only sold in 6 packs and single larger bottles. It's Ireland's oldest operating brewery and the company started in 1710. Great tasting and a wonderful example of Irish brewing.
Happy St. Patrick's Day to all! Be safe if you go a-celebratin' tonight and remember we're all Irish on St. Patty's Day! Slà inte
In no particular order:
1. Beamish Stout: a dense, malty, dark and chocolaty. A very nice full-bodied slow drink.
2. Guinness Draught Ale: Aroma and flavor of roasted malt and a hint of chocolate. Slight edge of bitterness and a somewhat dry finish.
3. Guinness Extra Stout: Up front is a strong coffee-like taste. Slightly bitter at the end. It's nice and smooth—not for gulping.
4. Murphy's Irish Stout: a very smooth and balanced beer. Perhaps a hint of coffee, chocolate or even a mocha flavor. Perfect finish that is not too bitter to the palette.
5.Ohara's Celtic Stout from Carlow Brewery: a solid brew that starts with mocha and ends on a dry note. No sign of bitterness at all. On a side note, I've never had the chance to try this, which means it may only be sold/exported in Ireland and the British Isles. Not sold in Los Angeles makes me sad.
6. Harp Lager: Bitter beginning quickly turns to clean and refreshing. This classic lager is smooth and solid. One of my favorites and a wonderful beer to enjoy on a warm summer afternoon.
7. Kinsale Irish Lager: a golden colored beer with a fast-fading bitter start. Solidly carbonated, with floral undertones midway through the bottle. Another one I have yet to try.
8. Kilkenny Irish Cream Ale: this amber brew has the rich aroma and flavor of toasted malt. It's all at once sweet and creamy, offset by some bitterness. I first tried this on my trip to Ireland a few years ago and it was amazing. This is the Un-Guinness. It taste like a Guinness but you don't get full on it. Amazingly great tasting beer, and I do think they export it to the States. I may be wrong, but I seem to remember going to a pub in Los Angeles that had it on tap. So it's out there to try!
9. Murphy's Irish Red: a dry, crisp, hoppy and very carbonated beer. There are some signs of fruit and caramel in this brew. You can't go wrong with a Murphy's.
10. Smithwick's Irish Ale: A wonderfully smooth red ale characterized by caramel maltiness and a hint of hops. This is exported to the states and I believe only sold in 6 packs and single larger bottles. It's Ireland's oldest operating brewery and the company started in 1710. Great tasting and a wonderful example of Irish brewing.
Happy St. Patrick's Day to all! Be safe if you go a-celebratin' tonight and remember we're all Irish on St. Patty's Day! Slà inte