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St. Patrick's Day with Guinness's Colm O'Connor

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Colm O'Connor from the Guinness Storehouse reveals the inside scoop on St. Patrick's Day celebrations and brewing secrets.

The episode begins with hosts Tim Dennis and Brian Hewitt introducing guest Colm O'Connor from the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin, who traveled to the U.S. for the show. They start by sharing their beers of the week, including Guinness Zero and Death by Coconut porter. Colm discusses the popularity and development of Guinness Zero, noting its 10-year creation process and high demand. He details the St. Patrick's Day festival at the Guinness Storehouse, an eight-day event expecting 50,000 visitors with live music, art installations, and food like fish and chips from Chippeen. Colm mentions the Open Gate Brewery's oyster stout made with Carnigford oysters. The conversation shifts to historical Guinness cocktails, such as the 1976 Guinness Blacklist, which included mixes like Guinness and cola or ginger beer, and the Black Velvet with Prosecco. Colm explains the precise two-part pour technique for Guinness, emphasizing a 119.5-second process and head height of 12-18mm. He addresses trends like splitting the G and the 60-40 mix, attributing Gen Z's interest to Guinness's photogenic quality and balanced flavor. Colm shares cooking uses for Guinness, such as in stir-fries or rye sourdough, and notes the brand's history since 1759. The hosts later discuss U.S. St. Patrick's Day statistics from 2025, including $7 billion in spending and a 112% growth in non-alcoholic beer sales. They predict 2026 trends, with per-person spending expected to hit $47.45. The episode concludes with historical facts about St. Patrick, including the first parade in St. Augustine, Florida in 1601, and the hosts thanking Colm and promoting their Patreon.

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A St. Patrick's Day Guinness chat that stays cheerful, specific, and firmly pint-side.

Beer Guys Radio opens its annual St. Patrick's Day show with Colm O'Connor of the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin, alongside Tim Dennis and Brian Hewitt, and the episode benefits from having a real Guinness voice at the table.

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A St. Patrick's Day pint chat with a Guinness insider, straight from the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin.

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