Q: I am orginally from Hong Kong.
A: it is an irish holiday so they drink beer there What began as a reverential annual remembrance of the death of Ireland's favorite saint has become a world-wide celebration of Irishness. It's hard to say why this has caught on is such a big way. Perhaps it's all that green that comes out on this day, just a few weeks before spring brings its own green. I think it has more to do with trying to catch a little of that famous Irish craic and, of course, the stout. Stouts: Guinness may be the unofficial stout of the day but don't stop there. There is a whole world of stouts out there; every one of them perfect for toasting the day. Check out the Layman's Guide to Stout. Green Beer: This day brings out the green in everyone. If it's just not St. Patrick's day to you without a pint of green beer, add one drop of green food coloring to a pint of your favorite brew. Naturally the green shows through better with lighter colored beer but any beer will do. Even a jet black stout will get a distinctly green head if you add a drop of color to the glass before pouring.