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Brief History

Carlow Brewing Company is a small Irish Brewery established in 1998. 

Carlow, a small town located in the Barrow Valley Region, the traditional

malt and hop producing region in Ireland, once boasted a number of

breweries, but the practice had been discontinued for over 100 years

until revived in 1998 by Carlow Brewing Company. 

Products

O’hara’s Celtic Stout

"At a time when Guinness now produces a drink that puts one in mind of what

Americans call popsicles , the toasty, roasty, hoppy enervation of O'Hara’s is

thrilling. This is a true stout: nutty and buttery with a weighty body and a tart

crispness. (.) the brothers who established the brewing company describe O’Hara’s

as the way stout used to taste and anyone with a stout memory will find that the

crispness and lucidity of O’Hara’s evokes the pleasures of nostalgia almost as much

as the pleasures of drinking" . . . . . John Mckenna, The Irish Times.

 

______________________________________________________________   Erdinger         Brief History   The real history of wheat beer as we know it today only began around 500 years ago. In 1520 Ludwig X granted his official steward, Hans Sigismund of Degenberg, the right to produce wheat beer for the whole area of the Bavarian Forest. Although the brewing of wheat beer was prohibited in 1567, the Degenbergs retained their brewing rights. When the line of the Degenbergs finally died out, Duke Maximilian restored the right to brew wheat beer to himself. Although the law of 1567 remained in force, it did not apply to reigning princes - and so he was able to brew beer without any competition. This wheat beer monopoly was a secure and vital source of income for the Wittelsbachers, especially since wheat beer was becoming increasingly popular.   Products         The ultimate premium Weissbier Erdinger Weissbier 'with fine yeast' is not only the undisputed classic in the Erdinger product range, it is also quite simply the wheat beer par excellence. It is brewed using fine yeast according to a traditional recipe and, of course, in strict accordance with the Bavarian Purity Law. Even today, the beer is still bottle-fermented in the traditional way; it takes three to four weeks for Erdinger Weissbier 'with fine yeast' to mature. Only the finest ingredients are used in its production. Years of experience and constant quality checks guarantee the beer's unmistakable flavor.       A wheat beer from the good old days Erdinger Weissbier 'dark' is a rich and smooth wheat beer specialty from Erdinger Weissbräu. It owes its full-bodied flavor to the fine hops and dark malt used in its production. The dark beer specialty is brewed according to an age-old recipe. Its spicy flavor also results from the increased proportion (about 13%) of original wort. Nonetheless, at 5.6%, it doesn't contain much more alcohol than Erdinger Weissbier 'with fine yeast'. Like all Erdinger wheat beers, this dark variety also acquires its typical flavor from maturing in the bottle. Years of brewing experience coupled with state-of-the-art technology guarantee its excellent quality.       The famous Bavarian specialty Erdinger Weissbier 'crystal clear' is particularly welcome as a tasty thirst-quencher for hot summer days. This specialty wheat beer gets its ' crystal clear' appearance from a particularly long filtration process, known in the industry as "fine filtration", whereby the beer becomes completely clear. This gives Erdinger Weissbier 'crystal clear' its sparkling and refreshing character - which also makes it the ideal wheat beer for warm summer days.         For some people, Erdinger Weissbier Pikantus 'dark bock beer' is a delicacy to be enjoyed in the colder months of the year. For lovers of strong beer, however, the season for Pikantus lasts a full twelve months. At 7.3% alcohol, this specialty wheat beer has a considerably higher alcohol content than other varieties produced by Erdinger Weissbräu. The dark bock beer owes its sharp and full flavor to the use of selected dark wheat and barley malts and a significantly longer maturing process. In contrast to many bock beers, Erdinger Weissbier Pikantus 'dark bock beer' does not taste too sweet. Despite its higher alcohol content, Erdinger's master brewers have succeeded in retaining the smooth Pikantus flavor.       The Sports and Fitness Drink Whether at work, before driving or after sports, there are certain occasions where it is wiser to avoid alcohol. For those who don't want to miss out on the delicious taste of wheat beer, though, the solution is Erdinger Weissbier 'non-alcoholic'. It is brewed with the customary care and experience gained from over 110 years of brewing tradition and in accordance with the highest quality standards. Erdinger's master brewers have succeeded in retaining the aromatic, full-bodied Erdinger character - even without alcohol. It is this unique flavor which has spread the fame of Erdinger Weissbräu far beyond the borders of Germany. Erdinger Weissbier 'non-alcoholic' thus represents a further top product in the Erdinger range and a genuine alternative to its other specialty wheat beers.         The lifestyle wheat beer with an innovative twist Erdinger Champ is the ideal lifestyle wheat beer: it's brewed in such a way that it can be drunk straight from the bottle, but without compromising Erdinger's legendary flavor and high quality standards. The 0.33-liter longneck bottle with its unique opening mechanism emphasizes the lifestyle character of the new beer. In addition to its twist-open cap, the innovative bottle also features an integrated opener on the bottom for extra convenience. Simply place one Erdinger Champ on top of another to twist open the bottom bottle. As you can see, it's always best to order two bottles and enjoy Erdinger Champ in company! With its fine yeast, Erdinger Champ has the character of a classic Bavarian wheat beer. The yeast gives the beer is natural, slightly cloudy appearance. Erdinger Champ - pure wheat beer enjoyment straight from the bottle.   __________________________________________________________________         Brief History   The history of the Tucher Bräu started in the year of 1672 with the "Freiherrlich von Tucher'schen Familie" (the family of the Barons of Tucher), an ancient patrician family who settled in Nuremberg already in the 11th century. In 1855, when the independent city of Nuremberg had long since become part of the Bavarian Kingdom and Tucher was the very first Brewery entitled to call itself "Königlich bayerisches Weizenbräuhaus" (Royal Bavarian Brewery of Wheat Beers), a roaring success began with the purchase of just this Brewery.  The new owners introduced into their factory the steam technology and started exporting their kegged beer beyond the Bavarian border. The Moor's head, which since the year 1300 has been an important part of the coat of arms of the von Tucher family, was incorporated in the brewery's trademark. In 1898, the continuous development of technology made it necessary to turn the brewery into a stock corporation, due to the fact that only this way the growing need for raising funds could be met. Indeed, at that time the beer production reached the mark of approximately 260.000 hl, which, for the time being was a considerable quantity. Tucher beers in barrels was exported to Scandinavia, England, France, Russia, North- and South America, Africa, India, Japan and China. Tucher beers all over the world. With the take-over of the Brewery by the entrepreneur Dr. Hans I nselkammer the Tucher Brewery has, since 1995 become again a private brewery which can look down upon a tradition of brewing art of more than 325 years.   Products         Tucher Dunkles Hefe Weizen Tucher Dark    A Bavarian Specialty of dark colored, top fermented yeast beer with typical yeast cloudiness. Its unmistakable taste is due to an excellent choice  of  dark aromatic malt. Its well balanced taste goes very well with traditional Bavarian dishes.         Tucher Kristall Weizen  Tucher Crystal   A light colored, crystal clear wheat beer specialty without yeast, top fermented, very sparkling, refreshing, thirst-quenching, with high natural CO2 content.  Very tasty.             Tucher Bajuvator Doppelbock    At 7.2% ABV the Tucher Bajuvator has a smooth, syrupy and creamy mouth feel.  It is brewed in accordance to the old recipe with a high part of malt.  A definite specialty for the Strongbeer Season ...   _________________________________________________________________       Products       __________________________________________________________________       Henninger   __________________________________________________________________         Abbot is sold both on tap and in the widget can, which tastes like draft ale! Abbot is the first U.K. ale to be commercially dispensed by nitrogen/carbon dioxide push in the U.S. It pours as close as can be to a handpumped English ale. Abbot is creamy and fresh tasting with a good hop bite. Abbot Ale is one of the great characters of the beer world. Abbot is rich, strong and robust at 5% alcohol. Abbot is very well known in the U.K. Abbot Ale is brewed by Greene King, the l argest family owned brewery in the U.K. Abbot Ale in its carbonated form is also being distributed in 6 packs and pint bottles.   _____________________________________________________________________         Wexford Irish Cream Ale is the first Irish cream in a widget can to be imported to the United States. Light to medium bodied, Wexford Irish Cream Ale is real Irish draft beer in a can. It is on of the largest brands and biggest selling cream ales in Ireland and the United Kingdom. The rich, smooth flavor of Wexford Irish Cream Ale was born over five generations of brewing traditions in the family owned Wexford Ale Company established in 1810. The naturally mellow taste of this Irish Cream Ale comes from an original recipe using only Irish malt and hops. It contains 5% a.b.v. The Wexford can contains an in-can system that produces a creamy head for an authentic draft experience. Wexford is now also sold in kegs. ____________________________________________________________          Products   Lion Stout   Lion Lager   ___________________________________________________________________         ___________________________________________________________       Stiegl Beer   __________________________________________________________