With Zane Lamprey


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Ireland

Next Airing on:
May 18 5:00AM ET

Ireland

They saying home is where the heart is may be true but in Ireland’s case, home is where Guinness is made!  Guinness is the most popular beer in Ireland and the best place to get a Guinness is at the local pub.  In Ireland the pub is more than a place to try a true Black & Tan.  It’s the heart of Irish culture and the place where people come to swap stories, tell jokes, and enjoy traditional Irish folk music.  Ireland welcomes all to experience the traditions of their Island.  It isn’t uncommon to hear the Irish toast a new comer with ‘Slainte’ – a toast to good health.  So whether you’re enjoying the Irish countryside on vacation or breezing through on business, take some time to enjoy a Guinness and remember that Ireland is yours to discover and enjoy. 

Visit: Moran’s Oyster Cottage
Eat:  Oysters

Visit:  The Kings Head Pub
Drink: Pint of Special

Visit:  Freeney’s
Drink: Guinness

Visit:  Park House Hotel
Drink: Irish Coffee (Ireland’s hangover cure)

Visit:  Galway Crystal
Drink: A double old fashioned drinking glass


KNOW IT ALL?

What is a Black & Tan called in Ireland?
A Black & Tan in Ireland is called a Pint of Special.

More Ireland Facts...

  • The legal drinking age in Ireland is eighteen (18).
  • Busking is an Irish word that refers to a live performance in a public place.
  • The word whiskey came from the word 'uisce' meaning water.
  • A main ingredient of Irish coffee is whiskey.
  • According to the brewing company, Guinness is ready to drink 119.5 seconds after your first pour.
  • A two stage pouring process is needed when you drink a Guinness because it is 25% CO2 and 75% Nitrogen which is not absorbed into liquid as easily.  This makes it less fizzy and creamier but it also means it’s slower to settle.
  • To toast in Ireland you say “Slainte.”
  • Irish vs. Scottish Whiskey:
    • Irish Whiskey is distilled three times and the barley is roasted in ovens for a mild flavor.
    • Scottish Whisky is distilled two times so it has a slightly harder edge and the barley is roasted over peat driven smoke so it has an earthy flavor.