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Although St. Patrick's Day is a great excuse to drink it, the chocolaty flavor of Guinness, in my opinion, is meant for enjoying all year long, whether it's in a proper black and tan, served as ice cream for dessert, or merely on its own. But not everybody feels this way; a lot of people find the dark drink overpowering and heavy. Where do you stand? Guinness: Love It or Hate It? Read more
You're probably scratching your head wondering why this picture, which looks strangely like French onion soup, is labeled Irish onion soup. Well, let me explain. It's a jazzed up variation of the classic onion and bread-topped soup that uses two important Irish ingredients: Guinness and cheddar cheese. It has the same flavors as the traditional rendition, but the beer provides a delicious Read more
St. Patrick's Day comes with green food and a whole lot of Guinness beer. If you want to find exciting ways to incorporate this stout into your cooking, you're in luck. We've rounded up our favorite recipes that incorporate Guinness, from beef stew to ice cream. Irish Onion Soup Guinness Ice Cream Black and Tan Cocktail Guinness Milkshake Irish Beef and Stout Stew Chocolate Stout Cake Read more
Whether you're Irish or not, many of us will be celebrating St. Patrick's Day by knocking back some Jameson whiskey and a pint or two of Guinness — and don't forget the Irish soda bread! Before you start feeling too bad about the alcohol and carb overload, you'll be glad to know that all those ads from the 1920s that read "Guinness Is Good For You" had some truth to them. Researchers from a Read more
Creating the perfect black and tan can be hard. If you've never tried to make one, be sure to try it out at home first with no guests to serve. Once you have the technique down, you'll have no trouble trying to re-create this layered beverage for your friends. There are two different techniques to build the perfect black and tan; I recommend trying both out to see which works best for you. Pull Read more
St. Patrick's Day is right around the corner, and the Irish holiday just wouldn't be the same without a pint of Guinness in hand. You may have mastered the stout's double pour, but what do you know about the history of this legendary beer brand? Take the quiz to find out! Source: Flickr User [puamelia] Take the Quiz Read more
Photo: Lauren Hendrickson With St. Patrick's Day a week away, I went off in search of a timely tipple to enjoy over the weekend. I found a number of drinks that called for ingredients like vermouth and hazelnut whipped cream; they sounded delicious, but rather contradictory to the rowdy spirit of St. Patty's. I finally landed on a Guinness milkshake. It embodies the boisterous beer drinking of Read more
Want to indulge in a little St. Patrick's Day fun? If you're not an Irish whiskey fan, the next best thing is obviously beer. Whether you're craving Guinness or another flavor, these apps can help you find and decipher your perfect brew. Read more
St. Patrick's Day is just around the corner, and no explanation is necessary for this notorious holiday: it's one of the most celebrated days of drinking worldwide. Whether you're celebrating at home with friends or planning on hitting a few pubs, beer is the obvious St. Patty's drink of choice. Even if you're a self-described loather of all things beer, I urge you to think outside the box, and Read more
Get festive and celebrate St. Patrick's Day with one of these booze-infused desserts. Whether you're into simple stout beer or something a little stronger, there's a liquor-filled treat to satisfy any craving. From a creamy Guinness cocktail to light, refreshing margarita popsicles, here are nine boozy sweets to try on March 17. Read more
