World Beer Review: Ireland

[Iz Man]

Ah the Irish........
#2 worldwide in beer consumption per capita at 131.1L/year

So you think all they drink there is Guinness?
Hardly, and here are a couple of fine examples........

Kilkenny Irish Beer
Origin: Republic Of Ireland
Style: Irish Red Ale
Alcohol: 5.0% ABV

The town of Kilkenny overlooks the 13th-century abbey church of St. Francis. Encircling the church is a brewery established in 1710 by John Smithwick and now owned by Guinness. This Red Ale produces a toffeeish, buttery ale that is primarily sold in Ireland.


Beamish Irish Stout
Origin: Ireland
Style: Dry Stout
Alcohol: 4.0% ABV

William Beamish became involved in brewing in 1792. The brewery now produces a classic Irish Dry Stout.
It is toasty, with buttery, creamy, and peppery notes in a lingering finish.

[2dimes]

I know it's over hyped but you really need to include it.

[Iz Man]

I know it's over hyped but you really need to include it.

Very Well.
I must say first that for me, it was Guinness that first got me interested in craft brewing. I think that it sets the world wide standard for what a dry Irish Stout should be. I love drinking this fine brew.

Guinness Extra Stout
Origin: Republic Of Ireland
Style: Dry Stout
Alcohol: 4.2% ABV

The world's most famous dry stout.
Arthur Guinness was a country brewer in Ireland before setting up in Dublin in 1759. It was originally an ale brewery, but began to make porter in the 1770's. During WWI, fuel restrictions made it difficult for British maltsters to roast their grains, but this was still permitted in Ireland.
Guinness is best known in both Ireland and Britain for its Extra Stout. The bottled version sold in Ireland best highlights the oaky-seeming dryness that is distinctive to Guinness.
The creamier draft counterpart is nitrogenated.
There are many other versions in different parts of the world, notably the 7.5% ABV Dublin-brewed Foreign Extra Stout, which is very lightly soured so its richness will not be cloying.

[2dimes]

I whole heartedly agree with you. Guiness extra stout and Killkenny cream ale, are allways somewhere in my top 15, usually near the top.

Killkenny cream ale is interesting also as it is the only beer I enjoy at any temperature. Ice cold, room temp or anywhere between.

These are some great threads that make me want to travel for some beer.

[Huckleberryhound]

Stout sucks balls, guinness especially so


Hienekin is my drink of choice, and thank you for appreciating what i do to help the drinks industry of the world

[2dimes]

Bump, that was some thirsty work.