7 DFW brewed beers to celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day

March 17th is Saint Patrick’s day and honors those who have Irish heritage. Here’s 7 Irish themed beers brewed around DFW that are worth a try. 

7. Four Bullets Brewery - Royal Flush Irish Red Ale

This Irish Red is malty and has the sweetness but is not overly bitter. It’s really straightforward  and Four Bullets brews this year round. Available on draft at the brewery or in growlers to go. 

6. Bitter Sisters Brewing Company- Knock Out Irish Red 

An Irish style Red ale, Knock Out features chocolate malts, English caramel, darker grains and English hops. It also has  notes of toffee. A well balanced example of an Irish Red ale. Available on tap at the brewery and in cans at retailers across DFW. 

5. Shannon Brewing Company - Irish Coffee Cream Ale

This cream ale is aged on whole coffee beans and vanilla beans and gives off some fruit notes. It has a good malt profile and copper hue to it. A beer you’ll enjoy from Shannon Brewing Company. Available on draft at the brewery and in cans around DFW. 

4. Cowtown Brewing Company- O’Dell Irish Red

This Irish Red Ale has a thin head and has malty and caramel notes expected with a good Irish Red Ale. A good representation of an Irish Red. Available on draft at the brewery and in cans to go from Cowtown. 

3. Denton County Brewing Company - 8 foot Leprechaun Irish Red Ale 

Another Irish Red ale, 8 foot leprechaun features an ABV of 8%. With notes of caramel, malts and sweetness, it’s an enjoyable easy drinking red ale. Available on draft at the brewery and also in cans to go. 

2. 903 Brewers - Luck of the Squatch Irish Cream Flavored Stout

This Irish cream flavored stout comes with coffee and cream notes and is very smooth. Boasting an ABV of 11%, this Stout will sneak up on you as you can hardly taste the alcohol content. Available at the brewery or in cans at your local retailer around DFW.  

1. Peticolas Brewing Company - Irish Goodbye  

If you looked up the definition of what an Irish Red Ale should be, this would be it. The thick creamy head along with the perfect balance of malt, caramel and sweetness makes this beer one you’ll remember.  Found on tap at Peticolas, in cans from the brewery and on tap around DFW. 

Clint Doherty

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