IrishCentral's top ten Irish beers are revealed - PHOTOS

The top Irish lagers, stouts and ales that the Irish enjoy in their beloved local pub

7. Kinsale Irish Lager

Lander’s Malt house in Kinsale has been serving beer since the 17th century. Today it’s known as the Kinsale Brewery. The water in the brew is from actual wells in southern Ireland. The light hued beer has a bitter taste at first that fades with light floral undertones.

8. Kilkenny Irish Cream Ale

Dating back to the 14th century this ale, brewed by Guinness, is part of Diageo, the world’s largest producer of alcohol. For a long while the Dubliner Pub in Washington, D.C. was the only pub that carried the Irish Cream Ale. The beer tastes like Smithwicks with less hops and a Guinness-like creamy head. It has the aroma and flavor of toasted malt.

9. Murphy’s Irish Red

This true red ale derives its hue from roasted Barley. No artificial coloring to be found in this libation. This beer was originally known as Lady’s Well ale. Heineken International has owned the brewery since 1983. This beer is dry, crisp, hoppy, and carbonated with hints of fruit and caramel.

10. Smithwicks Irish Ale

Smithwicks is ye old Irish brew originally made by monks that dates back to the 14th century. This top ale producer, the oldest operating brewery in Ireland, is owned by Diageo and.  In this beer one detects caramel maltiness and a touch of hops.

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