2005 World Beer Championships—Silver

2005 Great International Beer Competition—3rd

2004 World Beer Championships—Silver

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“From man’s sweat and God’s love, beer came into the world.”

- Saint Arnold of Metz    
The Patron Saint of Brewers    

HISTORY

In 1998 the McAleese Brothers, owners of Kells Irish Pubs in Portland, OR, Seattle, WA, and San Francisco, wanted to make an American beer that would float Guinness. Gerard and Patrick McAleese asked Rogue Brewmaster John Maier to create the recipe. It took four batches to get it just right. John used acidulated malts imported from Europe that resulted in a crisp, apple flavor profile. The bottle label reflects the McAleese family heritage, pictures the Kells Irish Pub logo, and a famous Irish Flutist.