Next Wednesday, St. Patrick’s Day, is one of the largest celebrations in the country that traditionally seems to encourage the knocking back of a brew or two. Although San Diego is quite a Blarney Stone’s throw from Dublin, there are ample opportunities to enjoy part of the festivities right here in San Diego County. Even though the United States doesn’t observe St. Patrick’s Day as a national holiday, it doesn’t mean that you can’t join in by “wearing the green.” Regardless of whether or not you are Irish or wearing green, there are several taverns and breweries featuring St. Patrick’s Day specials that are sure to encourage merriment.
Blind Lady Ale House will open at noon and is expecting to roll out a cask-conditioned keg of AleSmith’s Speedway Stout. For further information, call them at (619) 255-2491 or visit their website shown below.
The SD TapRoom, located in Pacific Beach, will also have a cask on tap for a salute to this special day. They will be tapping a keg of Lightning Old Tempest Ale at 4 pm. Old Tempest is a strong “winter warmer” and is brewed in the tradition of old ales. English malts, strains of aroma hops, as well as a house strain of British ale yeast are used to achieve this traditional brew. Call them at 858-274-1010 or check out their website shown below.
If you are looking for a more authentic Irish flavor, you may want to seek out Hamilton’s Tavern. They will highlight a special corned beef sandwich served on Irish soda bread. Also featured will be sides of Bailey’s mashed potatoes, colcannon (a traditional Irish dish made from mashed potatoes, kale or cabbage, butter, salt and pepper) and Irish cheese…not to mention $3.50 pints of Guinness all day and all of the night. You may reach Hamilton’s at (619) 238-5460 or for additional details, view their website shown below.
Further east, in the town of El Cajon, is the Main Tap Tavern. The Main Tap will feature a keg of cask-conditioned Pure Hoppiness from Alpine Beer Company at 5 pm. They will also offer $5 car bombs made from Murphy’s Irish stout (on nitro), a shot of Bailey’s Irish cream, topped off with a floater of Jameson Irish whiskey. After a few of those, one may think about starting an Irish civil war! For information, contact the Main Tap at 619-749-6333 or check out their website, shown at the end of this article.
Now our focus on events turns to the brewpubs. The Brewhouse at Eastlake will also have a noticeably Irish theme. Besides Happy Hour prices all day (and wouldn’t that charm the heck out of anyone?), they will be offering Green House Beer, Rolling Hills Irish Red and Otay Lakes Oatmeal Stout as a companion to their homemade corned beef and traditional fish and chips dinners. And to really put you in the spirit, authentic Irish tunes will be playing throughout the day and night! Phone: 619-656-BREW (2739); website shown below.
La Jolla Brew House also gets in on the St. Patrick’s Day festivities, offering green beer, Guinness black-and-tans, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Lucky Charms beads and a Blarney Stone to kiss (hey, did someone muster up the strength to move that from Ireland to San Diego?). They will also be featuring Irish music, and of course, corned beef. Need more info? Just call them at 858-456-6279. Alternatively, check out their website shown below.
So get out your favorite green clothes, place a shamrock on your hat, and drop by one or two (or more, if you are REAL lucky) of these festivities that will sure to put a twinkle in your eye and bring you luck throughout the rest of the week!
Blind Lady Ale House: www.blindladyalehouse.com
SD TapRoom: www.sdtaproom.com
Hamilton’s Tavern: www.hamiltonstavern.com
The Main Tap Tavern: www.maintaptavern.com
The Brewhouse at Eastlake: www.brewhouseeastlake.com
La Jolla Brewhouse: www.lajollabrewhouse.com
San Diego Brewing: www.sandiegobrewing.com
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