Ireland Beer Reviews
Beer from Ireland? Have a Guinness. The number of breweries in Ireland fell drastically during the 19th and 20th centuries, but the country remains well-known for its alcoholic beverage offerings, which in terms of beer include lagers, stouts, Irish red ales, and real ale. Some of Ireland’s most famous brands include Guinness, Murphy’s, Beamish, Smithwick’s, and Harp.
Harp Lager
From the brewers of Guinness … Having gone from drinking the lightest, most watery and drinkable beers to now enjoying much more flavorful, complex, and bigger beers, a part of me still finds room in my beer appetite for the former. While many of my friends...
Guinness 250th Anniversary Stout
In celebration of the 250th anniversary of St. James’ Gate in Dublin, Ireland, Guinness, Ltd. has created this 250th Anniversary Stout. It’s an Irish Dry Stout, and the ABV is 5.0%. The following are our thoughts on this commemorative and limited release...
Strangford Lough St. Patrick’s Best Ale
With all the festivities here in Chicago it’s almost hard not a celebrate St. Patrick’s Day (especially when the Chicago River is dyed a kelly green color). What better way to bring in this day than with a beer made in his honor. Strangford Lough Brewing Co....
Guinness Extra Stout
Noel: To be honest, I’m not sure how many average joes out there know that this beer even exists. Guinness Draught, not Extra Stout, has become synonymous with the Guinness brand, and it’s not all that surprising considering its availability in just about every pub...