They've all been turbo tasty and distributed exceptionally well. Guinness may brew this beer, but it’s everything that their signature stout is not. If you’re not in the mood for a thick, milkshake-like brew, you’ll love the light, crisp flavor of this lager beer. As far as I'm concerned, the Wicklow Wolf crew haven't put a foot wrong with any of their beers. It might not be a traditional course on the St. Patrick’s Day menu, but this beer makes a killer While it has the word “red” in the title, this one’s actually an Irish lager! It is a little dry and has a lovely balance between sweet and Dry. Once we began researching the whole area, we found some rather crazy statistics, such as the one from are selling so well and why there might even be a demand for a tiny alcohol-free bar in the north inner city of Dublin.It was obviously just a matter of time before Irish producers knuckled down and started getting their alcohol free vibes on. But having sampled many a watered-down, malty cordial disguising itself as a boozeless beer, I had a feeling of dread when I went to open its Moonlight, Non Alcoholic Hoppy Ale. In the last few months, there's been some very interesting releases so I felt compelled to share them with you all. Thankfully my love for Wicklow Wolf is still very much intact. Sometimes by principle or circumstance, it’s better not to consume alcohol." Legacy Irish Cider is a range of natural crisp ciders fermented using natural wild yeasts from local handpicked apples. The cool, funky packaging describes this craft red as “exuberantly, joyfully fruity with a bit of malty caramel.” Sounds like a nice change from the traditionally heavy beers to me! FOOD AND WINE Ireland is published by Post Publications Ltd.There is a growing market for non-alcoholic drinks in Ireland - and the industry is meeting the challenge in exciting ways.

This Cork-based beer is rich and thick, and because it’s pronounced coffee presence helps it … It's gluten free, has no added sugars or sulphites and is not even fermented as it contains a variety of apple called "Blusher" that naturally tastes of cider. Kai Cafe in Galway are big fans, try one there if you're in the hood! O’Hara’s is still craft-brewed in Ireland.Stouts like this were made to stand up to the full-flavored goodness of shepherd’s pie—which you’ll have to call cottage pie if it’s made with beef. It’ll taste great no matter whether spring comes early this St. Patrick’s Day or winter lingers a bit longer than expected. In 2009, they released "Driver's Cider" made exclusively with their own 100% organic apples. Check out the label on Magners Irish Cider sometime. Our Medium Dry Cider is the Original Legacy Cider. And if you opted for it, you certainly wouldn't be missing anything on the taste department. Unlike its Dutch competitors with Heineken 00 though, Moonlight is at 0.5% abv.

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Enjoy it with the luscious combination of creamy egg yolk and savory sausage by This Colorado brewery is doing it right with their sweet stout, which can be found bottled with nitro widgets to give it a creamier consistency and a thick, milkshake-like head. See bars, beer stores, and restaurants near me selling Magners Irish Pear Cider with prices and whether it's on tap or in a bottle, can, growler, etc. Established in 2016, Craft Central is an independent craft beer specialist off-licence based in the heart of Dublin City Centre. If you’re craving a traditional dry stout for St. Patrick’s Day, check out O’Hara’s. Defunct brands. This explanation is not meant to slight hard cider in any way. It makes a nice balance against rich and creamy dishes, I know, we said we weren’t going to include Guinness! It does have toasty notes, but it finishes light and peppery. What makes this brew unique? The addition of lactose gives it a creamy mouthfeel, which is a smart move as often the lack of alcohol can throw off the texture for a beer such as this. Mix this light lager with a dry stout to create a half and half.This one’s another departure from the traditional heavy stouts. This is a bold IPA with a multitude of hops, including my current fave, citra. It has the same full-bodied, robust malt profile and creamy mouthfeel as Guinness, and it finishes dry and sweet. A reverse osmosis process removes the alcohol after fermentation but still leaves that all-important cider texture.For more and more people now, their health is so important to them that they seek out vitamin and energy supplements to maintain certain levels of fitness. You can literally replace nutrients and electrolytes into your body while drinking a very quaffable brew.While other companies may have only recently started looking at producing non-alcohol products, my old friends in Highbank Orchards in Kilkenny were the first to do so in Ireland. It can easily stand up against the This Boston-brewed Irish red ale is generous in both hops and malt.

It's gluten free, has no added sugars or sulphites and is not even fermented as it contains a variety of apple called "Blusher" that naturally tastes of cider.