2008 Woodie Awards
Beer of the Week
Murphy's Red Beer
Jonathan E. Thompson
Issue date: 3/11/08 Section: Entertainment
Heineken Brouwerijen, under the supervision of Murphy Brewery, brews Murphy's Red Beer in the Netherlands. Star Brand Imports in New York handles the importation of the beer. A long and puzzling history comprises Murphy Brewery.
James Jeremiah Murphy helped run a distillery in Cork, Ireland. Shortly thereafter, in 1856, Murphy and his brother founded James J. Murphy & Company. In 1861, the brewery was recognized as a major brewery in Ireland. During WWI, 18 brewery workers entered the war with 10 never returning.
In 1920, during the Burning of Cork, the brewery lost four buildings. In 1924, the brewery began advertising. During WWII, the brewery lost a building during the London Blitz. In 1979, the brewery began exporting to the United States of America. In 1985, the brewery opened up to even more international trade. As of 2006, the award winning 150-year old brewery exports to over 40 countries.
According to the brewery's website, www.murphys.com, they "hope James J. would be proud."
The cardboard container holds six, 12-fluid ounce brown glass bottles. The packaging has many areas of dark red coloring. Creatively, the design resembles the Irish flag with a green and white section followed by a section that portrays the reddish beer. The bottles contain the same image. A red bottle cap caps a beer with a 5% alcohol by volume. The six pack retails for $6.99 at BevMo.
The beer pours smooth with a thin head. The head quickly dissolves into a lace retaining the rising carbonated bubbles. The beer radiates a dark copper, almost reddish color. A toasty biscuit doughy like aroma rises from the glass. The beer enters the mouth calmly and finishes with a bold full flavor like a rap song from Nelly. A slight prickle occurs at the height of consumption. The full-bodied beer should pair well with dinner entrees such as spaghetti or chicken.
"When I think of Irish beers, I think of Guinness. The beer is nothing like Guinness; it's strong and hoppy, reminding me of some of my favorite American craft brews," said senior business major Bryan Spangenberg.
Enjoy St Patty's Day with a great tasting beverage such as Murphy's Red Beer. Please partake in St Patty's Day activities safely and wisely. Cheers!
James Jeremiah Murphy helped run a distillery in Cork, Ireland. Shortly thereafter, in 1856, Murphy and his brother founded James J. Murphy & Company. In 1861, the brewery was recognized as a major brewery in Ireland. During WWI, 18 brewery workers entered the war with 10 never returning.
In 1920, during the Burning of Cork, the brewery lost four buildings. In 1924, the brewery began advertising. During WWII, the brewery lost a building during the London Blitz. In 1979, the brewery began exporting to the United States of America. In 1985, the brewery opened up to even more international trade. As of 2006, the award winning 150-year old brewery exports to over 40 countries.
According to the brewery's website, www.murphys.com, they "hope James J. would be proud."
The cardboard container holds six, 12-fluid ounce brown glass bottles. The packaging has many areas of dark red coloring. Creatively, the design resembles the Irish flag with a green and white section followed by a section that portrays the reddish beer. The bottles contain the same image. A red bottle cap caps a beer with a 5% alcohol by volume. The six pack retails for $6.99 at BevMo.
The beer pours smooth with a thin head. The head quickly dissolves into a lace retaining the rising carbonated bubbles. The beer radiates a dark copper, almost reddish color. A toasty biscuit doughy like aroma rises from the glass. The beer enters the mouth calmly and finishes with a bold full flavor like a rap song from Nelly. A slight prickle occurs at the height of consumption. The full-bodied beer should pair well with dinner entrees such as spaghetti or chicken.
"When I think of Irish beers, I think of Guinness. The beer is nothing like Guinness; it's strong and hoppy, reminding me of some of my favorite American craft brews," said senior business major Bryan Spangenberg.
Enjoy St Patty's Day with a great tasting beverage such as Murphy's Red Beer. Please partake in St Patty's Day activities safely and wisely. Cheers!
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