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The Origins of St. Patrick's Day

The Origins of St. Patrick's Day

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St. Patrick's Day celebrates the Roman Catholic feast day for the patron saint of Ireland who died March 17, 461. The strange thing is St. Patrick wasn't Irish and his name wasn't Patrick. St. Patrick was born in Roman Britain in the 5th century with the birth name of Maewyn. At this time the influence of Rome was in its final hours and Britain was left to fend for itself against Saxons, Picts, and the Scoti of Ireland. St. Patrick was kidnapped at age 16 by Irish pirates and forced into slavery in Ireland. He later escaped to a monastery...

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Partake Brewing Crushes Kickstarter Goal in Just 3 Hours!

Partake Brewing Crushes Kickstarter Goal in Just 3 Hours!

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Partake Brewing soared passed its Kickstarter goal of $10,000 CAD in just three short hours after its launch on March 28, 2017. The company which is developing a line of craft non-alcoholic beer (or near beer) is raising funds for its first product: a non-alcoholic IPA or India Pale Ale. According to their Kickstarter video Partake Brewing is set to "change what people think about non-alcoholic beer forever". Company founder Ted Fleming believes his specific focus on non-alcoholic beer and true empathy with his customers will set his brand and product apart. "We are crafting beer that is alcohol free,...

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