I had every intention of brewing Mr. Beer’s St. Patrick’s
Irish Stout in time to enjoy a brew on the holiday. I got a late start and this one stayed in the
fermenter for three weeks, a week longer than intended. I don’t believe it caused any harm other than
losing some beer to evaporation. The stout was finally bottled in May… but as
the Irish say, Fearr go mall ná go brách.
I had already missed St. Pat’s
Day and couldn’t wait to drink this beer. Two weeks conditioning at room temperature
and overnight in the fridge, was all the waiting I could stand. The head
was magnificent and stuck around for a while. I would compare the taste to dark chocolate,
bitter and flavorful. I have already decided to give this one
another go next year, as this beer should be enjoyed on March 17th.
