What are some good Irish beers?

[crankin]

Other than Guinness, what are some popular/good Irish beers? I wanted to have an Irish-themed menu for St. Patrick's day complete with the beer, but I'm not all that fond of Guinness and am looking for alternatives.

 

[CraigC]

Kilt Lifter Stout! Too bad it is from a niche micro brewrey, Mouilins, and from California. I just happen to know a guy.

 

[Gravy Queen]

An irish kilt lifter??

Do you like cider Crankin? Magners is a lovely irish cider.

 

[justplainbill]

Harp lager.

 

[Rocklobster]

Guinness, Kilkenny, Smithwicks's, Old Speckled Hen

 

[Zereh]

Ok, so it's not from Ireland, but it does have a great name so I think it counts. Iron Horse Brewery's Irish Death is one beer that I'm absolutely crazy about.

 

[CraigC]

An irish kilt lifter??

Do you like cider Crankin? Magners is a lovely irish cider.

I thought all of those "wild" types wore kilts back in the day?

 

[Bigjim68]

Guinness, Kilkenny, Smithwicks's, Old Speckled Hen

Saw a 4 pack of sixes at Costco a week or so ago. If I remember right, most of those were in the case.

 

[PrincessFiona60]

Big Sky Brewery Irish Stout, I happen to have 3 bottles left.

 

[Joshatdot]

Murphys Stout!

 

[PrincessFiona60]

Big Sky Brewery Irish Stout, I happen to have 3 bottles left.

One bottle...

 

[Bolas De Fraile]

An irish kilt lifter??

Do you like cider Crankin? Magners is a lovely irish cider.

Queen, What about a Snake Bite, the Irish leg opener 50% stout 50% Magners

 

[Vanitas]

I love me a good stout - might just be the Irish in me
Some of my favourite pints have been a locally brewed oatmeal stout.

If you find Guiness a little too heavy, then I highly recommend Smithwicks. It's a hoppy red ale, full of flavour - but without the heaviness of a stout.