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The Strangford Lough
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two Viking beers, Barelegs Brew and Legbiter at the Killyleagh Viking Boat Festival. These beers can often be found at places like
The Vineyard, Ormeau Road, Belfast The Esplanade, Ballyholme, Bangor Old Comber Vineyard, Comber The Vintage Offsales, Antrim Lisbarnett House, Comber Lobster Pot, Strangford Bridge Vintners, Banbridge Dufferin Arms, Killyleagh Magees Wine Lodge, Crossgar The Cuan, Strangford Balloo House, Killinchy Ring Dufferin Golf Club, Killyleagh The beers, bottle conditioned, are presently contract brewed with an eye to the American market. The Company has already engaged in talks with an existing USA importer/wholesaler. St. PATRICK's has been in the US and in the UK/ROI. BARELEGS - Named after King Magnus Barelegs - this is a full flavoured golden ale, pale in colour with a fresh fruit and malt fragrance. It has a refreshing quality and subtle hop finish. 4.5% LEGBITER - Named after the sword of King Magnus - this is a brilliant golden ale with inviting citrus fragrence of late added Golding hops. The fine hop and light malt aromas carry through to the palate to give an ale that is full but refreshing and with a clean bitter finish. 4.8% |
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| KING MAGNUS BARELEGS He was King of Norway from 1093 until 1103. His campaigns led to warfare with Ireland, Britain and the Isle of Man. In 1103 he raided Downpatrick to replenish supplies. He was ambushed and killed by the Ulaid, Men of Ulster. He is buried in Downpatrick. |
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