This St. Patrick’s Day, pay tribute to your Irish ancestry (or someone else’s)
by sipping on a pint of one of Ireland’s finest beers. Here are a few brews sure to be on tap at most Irish pubs:
Ales
Jeremiah Red Irish Ale
This Irish-style strong ale is brewed with a blend of five imported specialty malts for a complex malt flavor and fruity aroma. Only at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, 5733 Pacific Ave, Stockton, (209) 373-4660, bjsrestaurants.com
Murphy’s Irish Red
Irish red ales get their coloring from the roasted barley they contain. Originally brewed as Lady’s Well Ale in 1856, this beer is crisp and hoppy with some caramel and fruity notes.
Smithwick’s Irish Ale
Originating from Ireland’s oldest operating brewery, this red ale delivers a hint of hops with a caramel malty flavor.
Lager
Harp Lager
While this crisp lager has an initial bitter taste, it finishes clean and smooth—a great alternative to heavier stouts and ales.
Stouts
Guinness Draught
Deemed by many the “milkshake of beers,” this popular stout has a roasted malt flavor with a touch of chocolate.
Murphy’s Irish Stout
Even sweeter than its counterpart, Murphy’s tastes like a shot of espresso blended with rich chocolate milk and a hint of caramel.
Cream Ale
Kilkenny Irish Cream Ale
A hybrid of ale and lager, this amber brew has the flavor of toasted malt. It is sweet and creamy, offset by some bitterness.