The first Irish celebrations on the date of St. Patrick's death were noisy affairs. As the Irish emigrated around the world, they took the St. Pat's celebration with them, and today parades are held in some of the unlikeliest places you can imagine. The Irish heritage has had a profound influence on our nation. That is, snacks made from ale, stout and lagers. Different types of beer produce different cooking flavors.
Stouts can be sweet or bitter, even coffee-ish in taste.
Brown ales are versatile in use, with a pleasant malty flavor, frequently tangy. Lagers are usually quite malty and pair well with baked onions and caramelized flavors. Add just enough cold water to cover. Add the cabbage quarters and cook until tender, about 15 to 30 minutes. When the meat is tender, return all vegetables to the pot and reheat.