Like most Irish whiskies it is relatively mellow and very easy to drink, neat or on the rocks, though in Ireland it is often mixed with ginger beer.

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After events the competing teams often go out together to socialize with beer and bar food.

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Today's porters are made a bit differently: Instead of blending in old beer, brewers enrich a lighter base beer with a dash of dark brown, caramel or coffee malt as well as, often, a liberal dose of potent American hops for extra kick.

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Professors sometimes brought beer and joked around with students, who were expected to speak up in class and give presentations often, this classmate said.

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