With St. Patrick’s Day so close at hand, thoughts immediately turn to all things Irish. From potatoes to beer and, of course, that propensity to party into the wee hours o’ the morning, St. Patty’s is a day of overindulgence. If you are looking to avoid that green feeling of a morning-after hangover, your best bet is to steer clear of the beer and indulge in a little solid Irish fare. In fact, for those of the veggie persuasion, what better a holiday to enjoy than this - the greenest of days. more ›

When tasting out heartier stouts and barrel aged beers, it's best to have them at a warmer temperature to really get a sense of the taste profile. One of the reasons we think people pound back Guinness, besides brand recognition and a perverse romanticizing of Irish culture, is that it's often served too cold to fully unleash the flavor of roasted barley malt that's the heart of its brewing. more ›