Irish Pale Ale

If I had one type of beer to drink for the rest of my days, my first choice would be a IPA. I love IPA's with a passion and anytime I see a new one at the liquor store you can bet your bottom dollar I will be taking it home with me. This is what initially caught my eye on this one but when I looked a little closer I saw that they were tricking me. It wasn't your run of the mill IPA it was a Irish Pale Ale. I know there are probably thousands of Irish Pale Ales out there but I could not remember drinking one so I bought a six pack. The first sip of McSorley's was not exactly what I was expecting. It was smooth with a slightly hoppy finish. I took another sip and couldn't help but read the back label… At McSorley’s ale is well. McSorley’s Irish Pale Ale is from the old house at home. Established in 1854 in NYC and brewed by McSorley’s Brewery in Wilks-Barre, PA. Brewed in the tradition of the historic walls of McSorley’s Old Ale House. It took 116 years, the pressure of public opinion and ultimately the authority of a court order for McSorley’s to surrender. By the mid 1970s, McSorley’s allowed woman inside the bar at 15 E. 7th St for the very first time. Ah, but the owners did not completely forgo tradition, women would wait until 1986 to get their own restroom. I tried to figure out who brewed this beer and the answer confused me. I found three different answers, Pabst, Miller, and Lion. Anyways, McSorley's Irish Pale Ale is a good beer and is easy to drink. IT comes in at 5.5% ABV. Give it a try if you get the chance. Climb On!! Ryan