It’s like Christmas part two as this April 7th we’ll be celebrating National Beer Day! Okay, maybe every day is Beer Day at Craft Beers Delivered, but we can’t resist a chance to raise a glass of some of our favourite brews! While January is always a quiet month, we’ve seen some incredible brews grace our shelves, such as DOT Brew Batch XV, La Chouffe 40th Anniversary, Lough Gill Life, and even Galway Bay Two Hundred Fathoms 2022 which sold out in a matter of hours!


So, what is National Beer Day and why are we so excited about it? Well, it all started back in 2009 when a Virginian man named Justin Smith wanted to commemorate the day in the USA when the Prohibition law was abolished for selling beer in the United States. And so, National Beer Day was born!


So, let’s get to what we’re all here for: quality craft beer! Below you’ll find a list of some handpicked beers our resident hop heads at Craft Beers Delivered HQ will be enjoying this National Beer Day, cheers!



 


1. Western Herd Magnus Barefoot 

A hazy, fruity IPA with a Norwegian touch! This fruit bomb is brewed using Hornindal yeast from Norway to create a unique twist. A great farmhouse flavour with a blend of Southern Hemisphere and Pacific North West hops.


ABV: 5.6% | €4.00

 



2. Galway Bay Resin & Rye Barleywine


A real sip by the fire style beer here! Resin & Rye is an American-style Barelywine resinous beast that was brewed to mark Galway Bay's 1000th brewed beer. Heavily hopped with classic hops Columbus and Chinook. Offers a touch of caramel sweetness, all bolstered by a firm, bitter finish. Drink fresh or age and enjoy when the time is right! 


ABV: 10.7% | €5.20



3. DOT Brew Batch XV


It's baaaack! Batch XV of DOT Brew Barrel Aged Rum Red Dark is one pure delight. Aged in an awesome blended grain and malt Irish whiskey/ex-rum barrels and Irish peated whiskey. In terms of flavour, this one is well balanced and rounded beer with dark fruit notes, hints of raisin, a soft biscuity bite, and sweet creamy vanilla notes with all that rum molasses goodness in the background.


ABV: 8.6% | €4.30


 


4. Kinnegar Maddyroe 2023


A glorious, limited-edition, red ale made just in time for Paddy's Day! Made with rich red malt foundation, Kinnegar put an Irish twist on a classic American red ale with a more hop-forward approach. Canned at 5.8%, expect plenty of classic West Coast piney freshness! 


ABV: 5.8% | €3.50


5. Rascals Big Hop Red 


Hoppy, malty, lively, and zesty. All fitting adjectives for this stunning hoppy red ale! On the palate, this one sits somewhere between zesty, piney hops and sweet caramel malts. Pretty much the best of both worlds for those who love hoppy or malty brews!


ABV: 5% | €2.85

 

6. La Chouffe 40th Anniversary


This special beer is made in celebration of La Chouffe's 40th year!  On 27th August 1982, the first brew of La Chouffe beer was recorded at the Achouffe Brewery in the village of Achouffe, near Houffalize in the Belgian Ardennes. A refreshingly sweet blond beer that's lighter than the rest of the range. Bottled at 5.6%, expect tasty citrus and sage notes! 


ABV: 5.6% | €3.50


 


7. Wicklow Wolf Another Brique In The Wall Double IPA


Certainly not just another Brique in the Wall with this massive Double New England IPA! Brewed in collab with Brique House Brewery in France, this stunning limited edition is packed with massive amounts of Talus and Idaho 7 hops to deliver delicious stone fruit and citrus flavours. 


ABV: 8% | €4.50

 


8. Lough Gill Life Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Milk Stout w/ Coconut & Vanilla


A simply stunning continuation of Lough Gill's barrel aged delights! Life is a 10% ABV Bourbon Barrel Aged Milk Stout that spent 12 months in the best Bourbon barrels, and then intensively infused with freshly roasted coconut and open vanilla pods. Beautifully full-bodied and rounded with tropical notes and smooth vanilla aromas, all wrapped up in that alluring bourbon warmth.


ABV: 10% | €5.75


 


9. Rye River Miami J IPA


Made in collaboration between Rye River and BarthHaas, this New England IPA is brewed as a love letter all about the softer side of hops. Packed with Citra, Galaxy, Mosaic, and Amarillo. Stunning flavours of tropical fruit and berries. 


ABV: 6.5% | €4.75

 

10. Sierra Nevada Tropical Torpedo IPA


An India Pale Ale inspired by the chilled-back island lifestyle. Brewed with Sierra Nevada's one-of-a-kind Hop Torpedo to deliver an intense rush of hop flavour and the lush aromas of mango, papaya, and passionfruit with every sip. Enjoy this fruity, tropical twist on the American IPA.


ABV: 6% | €2.60



We hope you enjoyed our blog! If you still can’t find that perfect beer, then be sure to browse our range of ales, stouts, New In’s, and between here on Craft Beers Delivered! Lastly, make sure to follow us on our Instagram, Facebook & Twitter to see what we’re getting up to such as our new in, sales, recommended brews, and competitions!


Want to receive more beer recommendations or hear about new beers as soon as they become available? Then be sure to subscribe to our newsletter at http://eepurl.com/hby4hb