Dia dhaoibh. That’s Gaelic for hello. I’m hiding behind my written word as I have no idea how to pronounce that. I know tomorrow is a day of celebration for many given it is St. Patrick’s Day. I also know that some folks are not a fan of beer, but may find themselves in a pub or bar centered around beer. Many of these pubs have expanded their selection of drinks to include better wines. They have even turned into gastropubs offering great food too. However, you may find yourself at a pub that doesn’t care about whether or not your snooty-snoot tastes are met from their wine menu. As such, you may need an alternative drink. The great news is that many of them offer beer on tap and offer you a taste before you buy. They also might offer a flight so you can figure out which beer you want to drink. Beer offerings these days are very broad, so you might just find something. Try a cider if you like some slightly sweet wines. Chimay offers some fruit-based options such as their Chimay Premiere style. Try a Blue Moon or like-type if you like a citrus-based flavor. If nothing else works, Michelob Ultra works as is very mild with little to no hoppy taste. If you are just not a beer fan, then grab a Jameson Irish whiskey straight, on the rocks or with ginger ale and lime. You could even try an Old Fashioned with sugar, bitters and a twist of lemon and/or orange. Whatever you do this weekend, have fun and be safe. Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Ireland is a beautiful country with some of the friendliest people.
