Restaurant
Unclaimed profileNine Irish Brothers West Lafayette
West Lafayette, IN · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Nine Irish Brothers runs a beverage program built on Irish whiskey and properly poured stout. The beer list spans draught, bottles, cans, and flights, with a house red ale made by People's Brewing Company and a Guinness designation for the best pint in the USA. Cocktails lean heavily on Irish whiskey, from mules and Manhattans to after-dinner drinks. Nonalcoholic options include Guinness 0 and Heineken 0/0. The spirits list is compact but includes a bartender-tradition Powers shot and a pickleback.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Beer Flight to compare Harp Lager, Nine Irish Red Ale, Smithwick's Irish Ale, and Guinness Stout, then settle on a full pint of Guinness. For a cocktail, the Black Barrel Manhattan uses Jameson Black Barrel with Angostura and sweet vermouth.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who want an Irish whiskey cocktail, a carefully poured stout, or a flight that covers Irish draught styles without leaving the table. The program also suits anyone looking for a nonalcoholic beer option alongside a full bar.
- When should I go?
- When the goal is a proper pint and a whiskey cocktail rather than a quick drink. The after-dinner drinks and shots make it a reasonable stop for a nightcap, and the beer flight works as a seated comparison.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The Guinness designation for the best pint in the USA is the headline, but the house Nine Irish Red Ale, brewed in the traditional Irish method by People's Brewing Company, gives the beer list a local anchor. The cocktail menu's Irish whiskey focus, including the Black Barrel Manhattan and Irish Old Fashioned, carries that identity into the glass.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
An extensive Irish whiskey–focused cocktail list with mule variations, martinis, after-dinner drinks, and shots. The range covers classic and house builds, from the Black Barrel Manhattan to the Nutty Irishman, without abandoning non-Irish spirits entirely.
Menu strengths
- — Deep Irish whiskey cocktail selection spanning mules, Manhattans, and after-dinner drinks.
- — Menu includes mule variations, martinis, and shots beyond standard cocktails.
- — Non-Irish spirits cocktails like the Spicy Bloody Mary and Irish Margarita broaden the list.
Standout selections
- — Irish Mule — Irish whiskey with ginger beer and a dash of lime, on the rocks with a lime garnish.
- — Black Barrel Manhattan — Jameson Black Barrel with Angostura bitters and sweet vermouth, served on the rocks with a cocktail cherry.
Beer
A beer program with real depth: draught, bottles, pub cans, craft brews, imports, domestics, and a Beer Flight. Irish styles anchor the list, including a house red ale made by People's Brewing Company, and Guinness has designated the venue for serving the best pint of Guinness in the USA.
Menu strengths
- — Guinness-designated best pint in the USA.; House Nine Irish Red Ale brewed in the traditional Irish method by People's Brewing Company.
- — Beer Flight offers four six-ounce samples of Irish styles.
- — Draught list spans Irish stouts, ales, lagers, and cider alongside American craft options.
Standout selections
- — Guinness Irish Stout — draught Irish stout officially designated by Guinness as the best pint in the USA.
- — Nine Irish Red Ale — made in the traditional Irish method for Nine Irish Brothers by People's Brewing Company.
- — Beer Flight — four six-ounce samples of Harp Lager, Nine Irish Red Ale, Smithwick's Irish Ale, and Guinness Stout.
Nonalcoholic
Nonalcoholic coverage is stronger than the usual soda-and-tea lineup. The beer menu includes Guinness 0 and Heineken 0/0, and the broader drink list adds hot chocolate, Irish or green tea, and standard sodas. A recent customer singled out the Nutty Irishman hot chocolate.
Menu strengths
- — Nonalcoholic beer options include Guinness 0 and Heineken 0/0.
- — Hot beverages include hot chocolate, regular and decaf coffee, and Irish or green tea.
- — Standard sodas, lemonade, and iced tea round out the list.
Standout selections
- — Nutty Irishman hot chocolate — a recent customer described it as a standout item.
- — Guinness 0 — nonalcoholic stout option on the beer menu.
Spirits
The spirits list is compact but built around Irish whiskey traditions. The 10:30 Shot is a bartender tradition using Powers Irish Whiskey, and the Pickleback pairs Jameson with a pickle juice chaser. A Boilermaker combines Yuengling Lager with a bourbon shot.
Menu strengths
- — Bartender-tradition 10:30 Shot made with Powers Irish Whiskey.
- — Pickleback with Jameson Irish Whiskey and a pickle juice chaser.
- — Boilermaker pairs Yuengling Lager with a bourbon shot.
Standout selections
- — 10:30 Shot — a Nine Irish Brothers bartender tradition poured with Powers Irish Whiskey.
- — Pickleback — Jameson Irish Whiskey with a pickle juice chaser.
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