Happy St Patrick’s Day, fellow hop heads, stout fans, and everyone who enjoys a quality craft brew! This 17th of March, we want to showcase the very best in independent Irish craft beer — and there is certainly plenty to choose from. Below are a few Irish craft beers that show just a handful of the fantastic craft beer delights this small island has to offer. Slainte!

 


1. Rascals X Club Rock Shandy Pale Ale

Kicking off the list with a gorgeously refreshing beer made in collaboration with Club Rock Shandy! This release was a real smash hit when it launched, so we're delighted to see it back on our shelves once again. In terms of flavour, this one opens with a big hit of fresh citrus orange on the nose that carries through on the taste before developing into a nice bitter-sweet lemon.  Bitterness follows through into the classic New England IPA style, with Mandarina Bavaria and Amarillo hops providing stone fruit and orange flavours.


ABV: 4.5% | €3.50 



2. Get Your Green On 12 Beer Bundle


Wanna party on Paddy's Day with some of the best craft beers from Ireland? Well put on your Paddy cap and green clothing with this go hiontach beer bundle! This 12 pack beer bundle contains a great mix of beer styles including IPAs, ales, lagers, and sours from some of the best breweries in the country. 


ABV: Various | €41.00


 


3. Whiplash Another Light West Coast IPA

Another light, another fantastic brew from Whiplash! If you're looking for an Irish brew with a bit of a US spin to it, then this is the one to reach for. Like other West Coast IPAs, this brew offers tons of floral and pine with a hint of grapefruit from the American hops. Well rounded with a lovely slight bitterness at the finish and a rather cheeky 6.3% ABV. 


ABV: 6.3% | €3.10



 


4. Third Barrel Afternoon Delight Stout


A rich, toasty, dark stout that's bound to be a delight any time of the day really! If you remember the classic Anchorman, then this bound to be a hit as your 'brew team assembles!'. A great departure if you're looking for a stout but something a bit different than the classic Black Stuff. Opens with a big bang of roasted malt and American hops that’s sure to delight your taste buds.


ABV: 6.5% | €4.50


 

5. Who's Your Paddy - 6 Beer Bundle


Wanna celebrate St. Patrick's Day with some of the finest Irish craft beer the Emerald Isle has to offer? Look no further than Who's Your Paddy 6 Beer Bundle! It has a great mix of IPAs, ales, and lagers from some of the best craft breweries on the Island of Ireland. So put on your Paddy cap and crack open a delicious can! 


ABV: Various | €19.00



 


6. Rascals x Kinnegar Haywire Farmhouse Ale


A big, exciting collab between Rascals and Kinnegar you don't want to miss! This farmhouse ale is brewed using an exceptional saison yeast, and trust us, it’s stacked with flavour. Opens with a burst of zesty citrus vibes and herbal goodness. Pick up yours before it's gone!


ABV: 3.8% | €4.30 


 


7. Trouble Brewing Dark Arts Porter


Another fantastic recommendation if you're looking for a stout/porter option this Paddy's Day. This medium-bodied porter by Trouble Brewing offers those traditional notes of chocolate and roasted coffee you'd expect, but then there is a light, hoppy freshness to this which is complimented by subtly sweet malt flavours, creating a smooth, delicious porter. A brew that's been popular for a long time and it's no mystery why!


ABV: 4.4% | €3.00



8. Bullhouse Brew x Northern Monk Hallion Battallion Pale Ale


Another big collab we couldn't help but add to the list! Belfast brewery Bullhouse Brew have partnered up with Northern Monk to create this American Pale Ale that's packed with Centennial, Cascade, and Talus for a wonderful blend of dank and bitter flavours. One we can't wait to try!


ABV: 5% | €3.30



 


9. Barrelhead Brewing Schwarzbier


If you remember JW Sweetman's along the Quay in Dublin, then this one to check out. What started as a side project of JW Sweetman's head brewer, this release is brewed with roasted malts to get all those delightful smoky notes you'd expect from a quality schwartzbier. A beautiful brew all around. Light roasted coffee, bitter dark chocolate notes. Big rich malt body. Very, very good!


ABV: 5.2% | €4.20


10. Emerald Isle 12 Pack

Yes you guessed it...an ALL IRISH craft beer gift set! The perfect gift for the Irish craft beer novice to enthusiast to sample some of the stunning breweries the Emerald Isle has to offer! This gift pack includes twelve different Irish craft beers that are bound to impress the crew!



ABV: Various | €38.00


We hope you enjoyed our blog! If you still can’t find that perfect beer, then be sure to browse our range of ales, stouts, New In’s, and between here on Craft Beers Delivered! Lastly, make sure to follow us on our Instagram, Facebook & Twitter to see what we’re getting up to such as our new in, sales, recommended brews, and competitions!


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