The Blessing of the Beer and the Taping of the Keg has become a favorite tradition of the Hibernians and our friends and parade supporters. Join the Ancient Order of Hibernians and their friends at BBC to celebrate the 10th birthday of the Bourbon Barrel Stout, launched in 2005. A special ceremony will bless the beers at the brewery in preparation for the upcoming St. Patrick’s Parade.

Everyone shows up around 5pm or so (Irish time you understand) at the BBC Taproom on 636 E. Main. Our good friends and sponsors at the BBC brew a special keg of Bourbon Barrel Stout for us that’s been aging for 5 years or so. Yummy!

Our own Father Joe Fowler is good enough to bless all the kegs used at O’shea’s on Baxter for the parade celebration.

We then take the keg to O’Shea’s on Baxter (approximately 6:30) where we march it in behind a piper and all the Hibernians in single file this is where our Tapping of the Keg party is held. O’Shea’s Executive Chef Rick Adams will add his touch to the specials ofcorned beef and cabbage, bangers and mash, shepherds pie and Guinness Stew.