Exotic, fruity and colorful: a guide to beer to enjoy in San Patricio

285 years ago, Boston held its first parade in honor of St. Patrick, the patron saint and Irish culture. For this reason, every year on March 17, St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, is celebrated. A city with a large Irish immigrant community was the first to host a parade and turned mythology into an internationally recognised event. That's why, like festivals like Halloween, Argentina is a place that breathes this passion almost by itself. Beer correlation is on the street for several years. There have never been so many breweries.

Argentina has the fifth largest Irish community outside of Ireland thanks to mandatory immigration in the early 20th century.So even here the day is full of green, shamrocks are everywhere and, of course, lots of beer. Big street and park festivals take place not only in Buenos Aires, but also in Mendoza, Mar del Plata, Rosario and Cordoba.

Today, especially in the afternoon, if you leave the office to meet friends and have a beer, it will be a postcard that you can see in several bars in Buenos Aires and Argentina. We can easily find a beer style for each person, craft beer is not a fad, we have been hearing that rumor for many years, and today it is a growing region.” “, says Jonas Calfin, producer of “Master of Breweries and Sommeliers” at the Goyena Institute.

The increase in beer sales and its relationship with the traditional St. Patrick's Day and the new general post-quarantine and post-quarantine quarantine opened the door to the boom. Agustín Pastorino, CEO of beverage retailer Bonprix, said: “Beer sales have increased by 70% since people's meetings resumed and activated last year. “As for the type of product, the fashion for craft beer has seen an exponential increase in sales in the canned version. In any case, in nine stores open to the public, the classic Heineken and Corona continue to drive sales.” He adds.

As part of the celebration “Buenos Aires Celebrates Ireland — San Patricio” on Saturday, March 19, there will be a big festival of the Irish community in Avenida de Mayo. There are typical food and drink, dancing, bagpipes, traditional Irish music and U2 covers. You can also find stands where you can appreciate and acquire handicrafts from the Celtic world.

There will also be a traditional parade that will attract citizens and national and international tourists, with the presence of pipers, music bands, groups, delegations from other countries and the general public. It is in Avenida de Mayo (Avenida de Mayo) between Bolivar and Takuari.

How many times do you have to go to a bar and do not know what to ask for in the face of such a proposal? Infobae proposes a guide of recommendations to move from traditional amber to the most exotic amber with raspberries. They say that nothing is written about tastes.

Amber

Amber ale beer is an American style beer with malt character and caramel tic.It is a hybrid beer that is fermented at high temperature with lager yeast. This beer is quite bitter, but it has a pure finish. It is characterized by a red copper color and is a widely chosen variety in Argentina.

Honey

Honey is sweet wherever you look. This is a beer with honey and has a soft note. “It has a slight sweetness and a high degree of tymology. A light to medium body beer carries various amounts and types of honey depending on the factory that produces it, creating a variety of interesting flavors. It is easy to take because it has a low bitterness and a high sweetness. It is very refreshing and ideal for summer.” “, explains expert Jonas Calfin.

SESSION IPA

Session Ipa is a soft, refreshing beer, 4.5% alcohol, hoppy, slightly bitter, with a good citrus aroma and a high probability of drinking. “This is the way to go for those who are looking for something a little more dangerous, going one step further, and looking for a balanced bitterness and sweetness. There is a very good session in Argentina.” Calfin says.

“Green beer”

Known worldwide by fans of this drink, the “green beer” occurs by incorporating a blue dye into its recipe. This was invented by Dr. Thomas Hayes Curtin, an Irish who moved to New York at the age of five, and brought to a new world the Celtic tradition surrounding this celebration with others who left their homeland.

“Currently, it is also called a green beer that has not finished fermentation, and it is very “young” (or “green”), so it still contains acetaldehyde or diacetyl, so it may not taste very well. The aroma and flavor of green apples (acetaldehyde) and butter, butter or popcorn (diacetyl), explains Calfin.

Irish Red Flynn

For this San Patricio, the Bariloche brewery team produced Irish Red Flynn, an amber beer with the aroma of nuts and candies from the used malt. Light body with mild acidity, low bitterness, slight residual sweetness and sweet finish. Ideal for use with red meats, stuffed pasta and dried fruits or desserts with flan.

With raspberries

It is one of the stars of Bierlife and is produced from fruits derived from Bolson (Patagonia). “This beer is very loved by local fans,” says Martin Boan, mentor and owner of Bierlife, a beer yard in San Telmo. Calfin says, “To get the flavor and softness of raspberries, blueberries, blackberries and strawberries.” I say that.

Hazy leaves and sour (acidic)

For those who want to enjoy more daring and different flavors, they opt for sour. It is usually a sour beer made from fruit. “There's also Hazy Ipass,” Boan said. It's dark and runs well.” A hazy IPA with lots of hops added at the end of the production process is a bit cloudy. This turbidity gives more body and silk. Using mostly tropical fruits as citrus, the hoppy character is not extremely bitter and is well expressed. The dominant one is hops.

Sour (acidic) is usually a fruit beer, and the acidity in the mouth can be felt very remarkably. It is intended for a special audience. It is highly appreciated in summer because it is refreshing.

AMERICAN IPA ETERNUM

Having won many medals in local and international competitions, this beer is golden and transparent. The soft taste and bitterness of tropical fruits are present and refreshing. All in a well-balanced glass.

Red Dragon Ipa Red

A real rarity is the Imperial Red Ipa Red Dragon, Sebastián Gonzalez (Sebastián Gonzalez), brewer of the year of Somos Cerveceros in 2017 and 2018, or, as the brewer said, “The dragon's fire is contained in the cup to drink it with respect, as the brewer says.

Bling Bling Juicy Ale

“No waste of hops.Flavors of tropical and citrus fruits explode. Mango, papaya, passion fruit, orange, fragrance and mouth.Easy to drink.” We talk about the exotic bling bling juicy ale at Buller Brewing Co., and this new style will be presented today at three venues at the venue. You'll be lying around and in a can

Papa Bear Honey Beer

It has a golden color, persistent white foam and excellent crystallinity. Despite 8 degrees of alcohol, it has very good drinkability.

red irish

Guinness is planning a big celebration in the center of Palermo. The traditional celebration takes place in the Rabieta of La París, a brewery located in Palermo Racecourse, with special guests, live music with Tommy Muñoz's bands and DJs, typical dances, special menus and many surprises that invite everyone. Irish beer lovers to celebrate San Patricio. The seal of approval is provided by Admiral Brown, the Association of Islands in Argentina, who will participate in the celebration.

Among the beer offerings from Ireland, Guinness has added Red Irish Rabieta, a slightly sweet Argentine spoiled craft beer, which has a caramel aroma and creamy foam, making it a very tasty, pleasant and balanced beer.

Guinness Extra Stout

Guinness Extrastout, based on a beer first brewed in 1821, is a direct descendant of the first recipe in the Guinness Brewery Archive.A robust, well-balanced beer with bitterness, sweetness, and roasted notes. A subtle fruity aroma and dry finish.

Coffee and toffee stand out, so it is a beer that goes well with chocolate or pure cocoa. “I am personally the best I have ever tasted with a good cigar.” Calfin recommends.

Guinness Extrastout is made with quality malt, hops, and roasted barley. With its solid and firm taste, it offers a completely different experience than the soft and creamy proposal of Guinness Draft. A well-balanced blend of warm, roasted aromas of coffee and caramel, with a baked character and a subtle fruity ferment.A unique full-bodied stout with rich, creamy foam.

Guinness Extra Stout is the ideal accompaniment for good friends, good food, and good times. Just cool, open and pour at 45 degrees. Perfectly crafted for over 200 years

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