Five of us got out of country and visited Dublin for St. Patrick's Day. What an awesome experience and a well needed break. The food, beer, parade, people and party were great. It was nice to remember what the Western World feels like. Flew to Madrid and started relaxing in the airport with a few Spanish beers. I looked for Paella all over the airport but no luck. Guess I will have to go back for a more thorough search in the town.
On to Dublin and the joys of Irish food and beer. Everyone was in the spirit in town wearing green and wearing a smile on their faces. Visited the oldest pub in Dublin, Brazen Head and enjoyed Guinness Beef Stew and Bangers and Mash. Excellent after 6 months of chicken tajine and bread.
Two places we decided to go before we left were the Guinness Brewery to sample some of Arthur's original recipe and the Jameson Distillery for an Irish Coffee as it should taste.
The Brewery was impressive as was the beer. Nothing tastes like a fresh out of the brew tank pint. I never really appreciated the taste of Guinness before, but I do now. I was told you do not sip Guinness you gulp it. There should be 6 gulps to the pint. I tried it and it works. AAAHHHH.
The center atrium where the tour starts has a copy of the contract for the brewery site signed by Arthur Guinness for 900 years. The 7 story glass structure represents a pint glass with the head at the top a Sky Bar where the tour ends in the tasting room. You get a view of the city of Dublin and the surrounding hills. The best view in Dublin, especially with a pint of stout in your hand. They do not sell beer at the top. You get one then have to go downstairs for more.
Horse drawn carriages are all over Dublin. We used the Big Red Bus to get around down town. You can jump on and off wherever you want. I good way to get around. We got to the Jamison distillery too late for the last tour so went straight to the tasting room. Too Bad. The Irish coffee was awesome. The cream makes the difference. Some brands are aged in old bourbon barrels from the states.
Two places we decided to go before we left were the Guinness Brewery to sample some of Arthur's original recipe and the Jameson Distillery for an Irish Coffee as it should taste.
The Brewery was impressive as was the beer. Nothing tastes like a fresh out of the brew tank pint. I never really appreciated the taste of Guinness before, but I do now. I was told you do not sip Guinness you gulp it. There should be 6 gulps to the pint. I tried it and it works. AAAHHHH.
Horse drawn carriages are all over Dublin. We used the Big Red Bus to get around down town. You can jump on and off wherever you want. I good way to get around. We got to the Jamison distillery too late for the last tour so went straight to the tasting room. Too Bad. The Irish coffee was awesome. The cream makes the difference. Some brands are aged in old bourbon barrels from the states.
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