This weekend plenty of us will wear green (or risk a pinch) and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day despite lacking Irish heritage. Try as we might, we were unsuccessful in finding an Irish restaurant franchise to highlight in honor of the upcoming holiday. As such– and given the Irish culture’s predilection for imbibing– why not talk about beer?

Prohibition in the early twentieth century led to the demise of many U.S. breweries. Years of brewery consolidation led to the dominance of the U.S. beer market by a select few like Budweiser and Miller. Tired of uniform, mild beers Americans once again began brewing their own beer at home, marking the return of craft brewing.

The Brewers Association reports that as of last August, there were 2,126 breweries in the U.S., 2,076 of which are craft breweries. Of those breweries, over 300 are served at The Brass Tap Beer Bar, an upscale beer bar and  franchise that features craft beers on tap, premium wines, and cigars.

Over the past two years, craft beer has experienced double digit revenue growth. Consumers continue to seek options outside of Budweiser, Miller and other conventional beers.

The Brass Tap does not have a kitchen but does offer delivery from nearby restaurants so patrons may enjoy a meal or a snack with their libations. Lack of wait and kitchen staff significantly reduces The Brass Tap’s overhead costs.