{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"E82 St. Paddy's Day & The Irish Pub","description":"Happy St. Patrick\u2019s Day, or is that St. Paddy\u2019s Day? Either way, when it comes to beer and brewing, perhaps the real Saint we should be admiring could very well be St. Brigid (more on that in this episode). Speaking of episodes, we start this shindig off by tasting some excellent Irish\/St. Paddy\u2019s themed beers and then give it a lash to discuss the history of the Irish Pub, learning about Ireland\u2019s patron saints, Publicans, Barmen, Alewives, Spirit Grocers, SheBeens, Patrick Cavanaugh and Brendan Behan \u201cdog days to drink\u201d legend, and the lot that brought us into the era of the Public Houses we so fondly adore and frequently adjourn to. As for theater on the table, we start with Mike\u2019s home brewed Red Ale, a tasty, roasty, clean, easy drinker, if there ever was one ;) that finished off fast (1.5 weeks) at 4.5 ABV. We also sip on Urban Forest Landmire Spring, a zest black IPA that warms the soul. Then on to more traditional fermentations from Smithwick Red Ale (the most consumed ale in Ireland\u2026ever!) and Guinness Extra Stout, a beer that some have called the perfect balance of bitter and sweet, smooth and dry with a yummy creamy head, first brewed in 1821. Happy listening\u2026we\u2019re off to the pub! While we\u2019ll miss out on the ultimate Irish authenticity on this March 17, we have a nice selection of traditional ale houses to drink until we\u2019re gilded green with envy.  Special shout out to our sponsors, especially the boys at Pig Minds Brewing who are always brewing for perfection! If you\u2019re seeking a hard-to-find commercial craft beer, wine or spirits to take home or as a gift, then stop in to Artale & Co, Anthony and Aaron have plenty of great ideas. When you are ready to start a new indoor gardening project stop in to 815 Gardens, Bob will be happy to help. And of course, the aforementioned Urban Forest, hard at work making awesome moments for your taste buds. Tell them that HomeBrew Rockstars sent ya. As always, we appreciate if you make sure to Like us, Follow us and RATE US, or hate us, but do something! Prost! #drinkitup     00000097 00000097 00007424 00007424 0011EA87 0011EA87 00007E86 00007E86 00023E49 00023E49 ","author_name":"Home Brew Rock Stars Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/homebrewrockstars.libsyn.com\/podcast","html":"