Around this time last year, I tasted a few “true-to-style” Irish reds, and one of my local favorites was Flying Bison’s Aviator Red. And that beer is still one of my local favorites. Having said that, I have been particularly enticed by Hamburg Brewing Company’s Irish Red Ale. Leading up …
Read More »Beer Review: Aviator Red
I decided to end my St. Patrick’s Day inspired week of Irish themed beer reviews with a local favorite, Aviator Red. Aviator Red is an Irish style red ale produced by Flying Bison Brewing Company. I am admittedly biased, as Flying Bison Brewing Company is well known and respected here in …
Read More »Beer Review: Meabh Rua Irish Bog Ale
As the St. Patrick’s Day Irish themed beer tasting week comes to a close, I’ve truly saved one of the best Irish red ales for last. Brought to you by The White Hag Irish Brewing Company comes Meabh Rua Irish Bog Ale. I picked this beer up at the last …
Read More »Beer Review: Lucky S.O.B. Irish Style Red
This week’s Irish-themed beer comes to you from Frederick, MD, and Flying Dog Brewery. Flying Dog Brewery is triangulated about 1 hour northwest of Baltimore and Washington, D.C. Flying Dog Brewery is known for such craft concoctions as Raging Bitch Belgian IPA, Gonzo Imperial Porter, and Snake Dog IPA. I’ve …
Read More »Beer Review: Conway’s Irish Ale
From Lake Erie neighbor city Cleveland comes Great Lakes Brewing Company and their Conway’s Irish Ale. Because this is St. Patrick’s Day weekend, I will be reviewing a series of Irish-themed beers all weekend! So what makes an Irish red ale? Indicators of an Irish red ale are a sweet …
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