How To Make Green Beer For St Patrick's Day

Perfect for your St Paddy's party!

If you’re planning to throw an epic St Patrick’s Day party this week you’ll need two things: lots of beer and lots of green decorations.

Thankfully, if you’ve got a busy day at work on 17 March, there’s a quick and simple way you can cover both bases before your friends and family arrive in the evening. 

Ladies, gentlemen and leprechauns, we bring you green beer.

In the video above, the glorious team at Good Housekeeping magazine demonstrate how to make the fun beverage in seconds.

All you need to do is pour your chosen beer into a clear glass, then add a few drops of green food colouring to the liquid.

Give the solution a good stir with a spoon and hey presto, you’ve got yourself a glowing, green drink.

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We’d recommend you choose a beer that’s fairly light in colour to ensure your beverage ends up a vibrant shade of green to match the Irish flag.

Ditch the Guiness for this one, a pale ale will do the job perfectly.

And don’t worry, if you chose regular green dye from the home baking aisle it won’t alter the taste of your drink at all.  

If that’s not enough greenness for you, why not print off some additional decorations from our glorious slideshow below?

Happy St Paddy’s Day!

 

St Patricks Day Printables
Cupcake Toppers(01 of08)
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Any party would be incomplete without sweet confections to snack on! Check out these free cupcake toppers by 9 To 5 Mom that add a touch of the irish. Courtesy of 9 To 5 Mom on Catch My Party's website. (credit:<a href="http://9to5mom.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="9 To 5 Mom" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="56e833c5e4b096ed3adc6f7d" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://9to5mom.blogspot.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="22" data-vars-position-in-unit="25">9 To 5 Mom</a>)
Cupcake Toppers(02 of08)
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Here are more examples of the printable designs you'll find. Courtesy of 9 To 5 Mom on Catch My Party's website. (credit:<a href="http://9to5mom.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="9 To 5 Mom" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="56e833c5e4b096ed3adc6f7d" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://9to5mom.blogspot.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="18" data-vars-position-in-unit="21">9 To 5 Mom</a>)
Cupcake Toppers(03 of08)
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In case you were looking for a different set of cupcake toppers, Maryland Pink and Green's webistealso has a selection of really charming graphics.Visit Maryland Pink and Green's webiste for the free printable templates. (credit:<a href="http://www.marylandpinkandgreen.com/2011/03/st-patricks-day-free-printables.html" target="_blank" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Maryland Pink and Green" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="56e833c5e4b096ed3adc6f7d" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.marylandpinkandgreen.com/2011/03/st-patricks-day-free-printables.html" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="15" data-vars-position-in-unit="18">Maryland Pink and Green</a>)
You're Gold Baby(04 of08)
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This cute and simple printable by She's Kinda Crafty makes for a great addition for your St. Patrick's Day decorations. Find the printable on She's Kinda Crafty's website. (credit:<a href="http://www.sheskindacrafty.com/2013/02/youre-gold-baby-st-patricks-day.html" target="_blank" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="She&#x27;s Kinda Crafty" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="56e833c5e4b096ed3adc6f7d" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.sheskindacrafty.com/2013/02/youre-gold-baby-st-patricks-day.html" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="12" data-vars-position-in-unit="15">She's Kinda Crafty</a>)
You're Gold Baby(05 of08)
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The uses for this craft are endless! Find the printable on She's Kinda Crafty's website. (credit:<a href="http://www.sheskindacrafty.com/2013/02/youre-gold-baby-st-patricks-day.html" target="_blank" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="She&#x27;s Kinda Crafty" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="56e833c5e4b096ed3adc6f7d" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.sheskindacrafty.com/2013/02/youre-gold-baby-st-patricks-day.html" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="9" data-vars-position-in-unit="12">She's Kinda Crafty</a>)
Leprechaun Notes(06 of08)
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Spice things up this St. Patrick's Day weekend and give these Leprechaun Notes by Studio DIY to friends and family. Head on over to Studio DIY's website for the free printable. (credit:<a href="http://www.studiodiy.com/2013/03/11/free-printable-leprechaun-notes/" target="_blank" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Studio DIY" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="56e833c5e4b096ed3adc6f7d" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.studiodiy.com/2013/03/11/free-printable-leprechaun-notes/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="7" data-vars-position-in-unit="10">Studio DIY</a>)
St. Patrick's Day Art Prints(07 of08)
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Pizzazzerie has a number of beautiful St. Patrick's Day posters you can print out and hang as wall decorations. Head on over to Pizzazzerie's websiste for this template and other free St. Paddy's day printables. (credit:<a href="http://pizzazzerie.com/holidays/freebie-st-patricks-day-art-prints/" target="_blank" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Pizzazzerie" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="56e833c5e4b096ed3adc6f7d" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://pizzazzerie.com/holidays/freebie-st-patricks-day-art-prints/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="4" data-vars-position-in-unit="7">Pizzazzerie</a>)
St. Patrick's Day Art Prints(08 of08)
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Here's another banner by Pizzazzerie of an Irish blessing.Head on over to Pizzazzerie's websiste for the free printable. (credit:<a href="http://pizzazzerie.com/holidays/freebie-st-patricks-day-art-prints/" target="_blank" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Pizzazzerie" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="56e833c5e4b096ed3adc6f7d" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://pizzazzerie.com/holidays/freebie-st-patricks-day-art-prints/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="1" data-vars-position-in-unit="4">Pizzazzerie</a>)

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