Saint Patrick's Day beers

Saint Patrick's Day is almost upon us. It's that day when any of us can be Irish (even if we're really not). Much beer will be consumed, and probably some whiskey, too. If you're looking to have a Saint Patty's Day celebration without going out to the bars, here are some easy to acquire Irish-themed beers I can suggest:

• Guinness Draught - Of course, a staple beer of this holiday. Most of you were probably already planning to have some of this dry stout. Smooth, because of the very fine nitrogen bubbles that are released from the "widget". Sit back and watch the cascade after you pour.
• Murphy's Irish Stout - Another Irish dry stout with nitrogen. A good alternative to Guinness, and many people think it tastes better.
• Guinness Extra Stout - If you want something different than your regular draught dry stouts, here you go. A stronger stout that amps up the flavor.
• Smithwick's - This Irish red ale is a good alternative if you don't feel like having a stout.
• Finnegan's Irish Amber - This local ale has a four-leaf clover on the bottle and is brewed with potatoes. They also donate 100% of their profits to local charities.
• Samuel Adams Irish Red - Not much to explain here. An ale in the Irish red style from this well known craft brewery.
• Harp Lager - Ales, ales, ales. Why should they get all the credit for Irish beers? Here's an Irish lager for those of you who desire something more crisp and cold.

Regular beer too boring for your Saint Patrick's Day party? Mix it up a little bit and make yourself a black and tan. Check out this link to learn how.

Have a fun and safe Saint Patrick's Day!