Lucky You! Ardmore Irish Ale has Arrived

Of course we released this beer on St. Patrick’s Day! It has a story that speaks to this history surrounding this style of beer discovered as early as the 8th century. Here’s the story behind this beloved beer…

On the south coast of Ireland lies the sleepy seaside resort of Ardmore. In 1111, Ardmore was founded by Saint Declan, one of the Munster saints reported to bring Christianity to Ireland before Saint Patrick. Around Ardmore cluster a collection of ancient ruins including the Ardmore cathedral – with walls surrounding it dating to the 8th century. Not far away, Declan’s round tower, a 12th century structure, stands guard. Ardmore’s essence is of a quaint old town – picturesque to the extent authors including Nora Roberts have used it as the backdrop for their novels.

Your Discovery
Ardmore Irish Ale evolved from a style of the Irish Ale – a slightly less popular cousin of the Irish Porters and Stouts. However, the Irish Red Ale has an even older history than Porter or Stout being cited in literature as early as the 8th century. Brewers would use "darker", more roasted malts that were more favorable to the water chemistry, hence making the color a little reddish and delivering malt tones of caramel, toffee, and slight roast. In the early years, hops were not native to Ireland. Irish beers were lightly "spiced" with indigenous herbs and called Gruits. When hops finally arrived, Irish brewers started using them, giving a slight Earthy character to round out the sweeter, toffee, and roast malts. Ardmore Irish Ale has a slight amber hue. It is a medium bodied beer with sweetness and a slight earthy hop note. This is a beer that satisfies your cravings for a respite from the turmoil around you. You deserve a quiet moment – with only whispers in the background as you soak in your day’s accomplishments. Relax… enjoy!

ABV 4.6%

IBU 23

Malts: Maris Otter, Red X, Carapils, Special Roast, Victory, Roasted Barley, Midnight Wheat

Hops: Magnum, East Kent Golding