I know no greater joy in brewing than brewing for other people.  This past weekend we had a pre-St. Patrick’s Day party on Friday night.  I served only my beers.  It was a great time.  It seems that my St. Reds Steam – Or as my friend Mitch calls it “St. Reads Steamer” -  was the big hit of the night.  Out of three gallons I would venture to guess that two of the gallons were consumed.  Another big hit was my imperial IPA which some friends enjoyed a bit more than others.  I warned them.  I now can officially say that Imperial IPA’s and Rock Band do not mix.

On Saturday we attended our annual St. Patrick’s day party on the south side.  I brewed an Irish Red Ale for the party.  Its really just a malty, mildly hoppy, red beer.  This party normally serves green bud lite, so it was a great departure from what they normally drink.  I can honestly say that it was a huge hit.  I brought five gallons of it and it was all gone in about an hour.  Most people referred to it as a Killians type beer, which all things being equal, I cant complain about.  The host of the party thanked me whole heartedly.  I will definitely brew more for the party next year.