"Dublin" news and stories

A weekly look at the draft selections in beer-friendly bars across the country.

Dublin isn't just the capital and largest city of Ireland. A number of Dublins exist right here in the United States. One of the largest is Dublin, Ohio, a growing suburb outside of Columbus. It also boasts one of the best places to grab a craft beer, Matt the Miller's Tavern.

Since opening in October of 2008, Matt the Miller's has prided itself on offering great food, wine and beer, and Dublin has reacted enthusiastically. Even more so than owner Craig Barnum expected. "[Craft beer] is huge these days. If I could do it over again, I would have put in more draft lines."

Barnum tries to keep the average drinker content by keeping five standard choices on tap, leaving just 9 spots to venture into the craft world. They had their system custom-made in Italy with a beautiful backlit display, otherwise he'd consider expanding to 21 or even 28 taps. Barnum helps make up for the paucity of lines with a strong bottle selection as well. He knows that having the better beer selection gives him the edge.

Read on about Matt the Miller's Tavern and its recent draft list after the jump...

Fans of Guinness everywhere are facing a bitter possibility: the historic St. James' Gate brewery, which has churned out the black stuff since 1759 may be up for sale. Diageo, the parent company of Guinness announced that its reviewing its brewing operations in Ireland.

The historic site on the River Liffey in Dublin is something of a mecca for Guinness enthusiasts and was once the world's largest brewery. Diageo is considering selling the St. James' Gate brewery and shifting production to a site outside the city. Thanks to a booming real estate market, the historic brewery could fetch up to £2 billion.

While I'm not entirely pleased with Diageo's decision, I am intrigued by the possibility of holding an Irish wake if the sale goes forward.

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