Kilkenny is very similar to Smithwick’s Draught; however, it has a nitrogenated cream head similar to Guinness. The ‘Kilkenny’ name was originally used during the 1980s and 1990s to market a stronger version of Smithwick’s for the European and Canadian market due to difficulty in pronunciation of the word ‘Smithwick’s’. It now refers to a similar yet distinct beer.
Sláinte is commonly used as a drinking toast in Ireland, Scotland and the Isle of Man, literally translating as “health”. Variations of this toast exist, it can for example be expanded to sláinte mhaith “good health”. So next time your at your local Irish pub, make sure to great everyone with warm and cheerful SLAINTE!
This is the year to celebrate! The Guinness Master Brewer has created the limited edition 250th Anniversary Stout. Their brewing process combines the use of stout and ale malt for a distinctive carbonated stout with a clean, smooth finish. This is the first new Guinness stout they’ve introduced to the US since they first started importing Guinness Draught in 1967!
It all starts with just one man, but it’s not down to a single ‘eureka’ moment. The history of Guinness beer, draught or stout is a stirring tale of inspiration, dedication, ingenuity and effort. It’s over two centuries of sublime brewing craft, a remarkable knack for spreading the word and more than a few leaps of faith.
Bailys Irish Cream was the brainchild of R & A Bailey. They combined the great Irish tradition of distilling with the other great Irish tradition of dairy farming. The cows that produce the cream used to make Baileys are kept outdoors in the fresh air for 9 months of the year and they’re fed the finest, greenest, tastiest grass there is.
This does not reflect the opinion of BeerMatsRule! or anyone else Irish for that matter. I understand that most brands change their look to match the season, but this a bit ridiculous. I know that ‘everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day’ but not if your drinking a Corona!
Guinness is already one of the biggest supporters of rugby in Ireland as long-running partners to the Irish Rugby Football Union, Leinster Rugby and sponsors of the Autumn International Series, as well as the upcoming Lions Tour in 2009.
The Beamish and Crawford brewery was founded in 1792 by William Beamish and William Crawford. They purchased an existing brewery from Edward Allen on a site in Cramer’s lane that had been used for brewing since at least 1650 and possibly as early as 1500.
For many years a portion of Guinness was aged to give a sharp lactic flavor, although Guinness has refused to confirm whether this still occurs. The thick creamy head is the result of the beer being mixed with nitrogen when being poured and makes it taste like chocolate milk in my opinion.
This version of the logo was released for the 96-97 season, but the depiction of a leprechaun spinning a basketball has been used sine the early 50′s. The concept was originally designed by Zang Auerbach, the brother of Celtics head coach Red Auerbach.
Swirling clouds tumble as the storm begins to calm, settle, breathe in the moment, then break through the smooth, light head to the bittersweet reward. Unmistakeably Guinness beer, stout, or draught , from the first velvet sip to the last, lingering drop.
Smithwick’s Draught has a ruby red tone with a stable, but slightly thin head. It is produced using hops and special roasted, malted barley.
On a bright Tuesday morning on October 5th 1740, John Jameson was born and the first chapter in a whiskey legend began. Now, it’s a fact that most people believe John Jameson was an Irishman, through and through. But as the legend goes they are wrong. He was born in Scotland, but the Irish were quick to adopt him as one of their own.
Baileys Irish Cream was created by Gilbeys of Ireland as it searched for something to introduce to the international market. Besides a substitute for milk or cream in coffee, Baileys Irish Cream coagulates when mixed with weak acids such as lemon, tonic water, or traces of wine which makes for a cool ingredient in cocktails like the Irish Car Bomb or the Cement Mixer.
Arthur Guinness started brewing ales from 1759 in Leixlip, then at the St. James’s Gate Brewery, Dublin. On December 31 he signed a 9,000 year lease at £45 per annum for the unused brewery. Ten years later on 19 May 1769 Guinness exported his ale for the first time, when six and a half barrels were shipped to England.
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