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Background
Strangford Lough Brewing Company is set in an area of natural
beauty and wildlife with a historical tradition going back
8000 years. The company has a range of beers associated with
County Down characters such Magnus Barelegs the Viking King
buried in Downpatrick less than two miles from Saint Patrick,
another of the company's brands.
St.
Patrick, Magonus Sucatus Patricius, the son of the Roman Decurion
Calpernius, was reputedlty born in modern day Wales. Captured
by 'Nial of the Nine Hostages' in the early 5th century, he
was sold as a slave to the Irish Chieftian Milchu at Slemish,
County Antrim. Excaping Ireland after six years he returned
bringing Christianity.
Head
Brewer's Tasting Notes
Our smooth yet powerful wheat beer is unusually refreshing
on the pallet. Golden in colour St. Patrick's Gold has a citrus
flavour provided by the zest of real oranges and lemons.
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