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Bottles Nation to Host Virtual St. Patrick's Day Beer Tasting
Two of its in-house cicerones to guide guests through six different Irish beers on March 17

Everyone’s a wee bit Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. Those looking to bust out the green attire and learn about Irish beers from the experts can look no further than with the virtual St. Patrick’s Day Beer Tasting hosted by Bottles Nation, the beverage tasting and libations education events company that delivers immersive, fun and expert events nationwide.
During this virtual event, taking place at 7 p.m. on St. Patrick’s Day (March 17), two of Bottles Nation’s in-house cicerones will guide guests nationwide through the following six different Irish beers:
1. Murphy's Irish Stout
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2. Smithwicks Irish Ale
3. O'hara's Red Ale
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4. Wexford Irish Cream Ale
5. Second Chance Mulligan
6. Karl Strauss Red Trolley Ale
“Like you, we are celebrating holidays, milestones and special days on the calendar at home, but that doesn’t mean it has to be alone or without style and entertainment elements,” said Michael Bottigliero, founder, president and lead sommelier Bottles Nation. “For St. Patrick’s Day, we curated our top and interesting picks of Irish beers that are certain to be enjoyed and become fan favorites for every St. Patrick’s Day that follow. Additionally, those who register and join us for this virtual tasting have the opportunity to make new friends and celebrate with amateur and beer lovers like themselves from all across the country.”
Tickets for the Bottles Nation St. Patrick's Day Beer Tasting are $30 per person and attendees can BYO beer (any Irish beers will do) and then listen in and ask questions of Bottles Nation’s cicerones. For more information and to register for the Bottles Nation St. Patrick’s Day Beer Tasting visit BottlesNation.com. Space is limited.
MEET THE BOTTLES NATION EXPERTS
Beau F – Cicerone
Beau is an Advanced Cicerone (Cicerone Certification Program) and Certified Bourbon Steward (Stave & Thief), along with being a Certified Cider Professional (USACM). Beau has judged dozens of competitions as a certified beer judge and is a panel member at the Beverage Testing Institute in Chicago with a focus on craft beer.
Dan J – Cicerone
Dan is a fanatic home brewer-turned certified craft beer professional. As one of only 140 Advanced Cicerones worldwide, Dan loves to share the craft beer tasting experience with anyone who is interested. He is also a Certified beer judge and has spent dozens of hours judging competitions in his free time.
Bottles Nation celebrates all things in a bottle. We believe that life is about slowing down and enjoying good food, friends and conversation. The Bottles Nation team includes certified sommeliers, cicerones and mixologists. It's conducted thousands of in-person events across the country. Today, Bottles Nation is exclusively crafting virtual events.
To chat with a Bottles Nation expert or schedule a tasting event, contact Bottles Nation at 313-312-4842 or email info@bottlesnation.com.
About Bottles Nation
Headquartered inside Bamboo Detroit at 1420 Washington Blvd. in Detroit, Bottles Nation offers immersive, expert in-person and online wine, beer, spirits tasting and education events led by one or more of its team of sommeliers, cicerones and mixologists. For more information, visit Bottles Nation online at www.bottlesnation.com and @BottlesNation on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.