When people think of Irish beer, Guinness is really the only brand that comes to mind. Guinness has become a national symbol of Ireland, so much so that some people think that stouts are the only kind of beer that you can find on the emerald isle. What these people don't realize is that like almost every modern country in the western world, Ireland is know for brewing a wide variety of beers. Tonight's beer isn't actually from Ireland, but it's an American take on an Irish classic; Irish Lager. Kells Irish Style Lager is one of the many brews to come from the Rogue brewery, which is an up and coming brewery from the beer hotbed of Oregon. Irish style lagers are similar to English lagers, mainly because they typically are brewed with the same variety of hops. Kells Irish Style Lager is remarkably crisp and has an exceptionally dry finish. I didn't sense much floral or fruity smells when I poured Kells Irish Style Lager into a glass, mostly sweet grains and grasses. I have yet to try a beer from Rogue that I didn't like, and Kells Irish Style Lager was no exception; this is a pretty damn good beer. It's not there was one single thing about Kells Irish Style Lager that swept me off my feet, but rather the combination of several little things done very well. If you like an easy to drink, medium bodied beer that's rich with malty sweetness, be sure to give Kells Irish Style Lager a try. Just don't expect to find a bottle of this beer for under $5.
Slainte!
Ian
www.Rouge.com
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