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Drink Of The Week

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  • #212
    BeerNut
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 11,776 Mod ✭✭✭✭BeerNut


    Locamon wrote: »
    havn't found anyone selling it in Dublin -any suggestions?
    The Czech Inn, funnily enough.

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  • #213
    Locamon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 363 ✭✭Locamon


    BeerNut wrote: »
    The Czech Inn, funnily enough.

    Last time I was in there....quite a while ago... they didn't have it -will try there again at the weekend:D


  • #214
    BeerNut
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 11,776 Mod ✭✭✭✭BeerNut


    Definitely seen it there, in the fridge behind the downstairs bar.

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  • #215
    Locamon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 363 ✭✭Locamon


    BeerNut wrote: »
    Definitely seen it there, in the fridge behind the downstairs bar.

    Will post how it goes:) I well believe they have a bottle alright but I have spotted the stuff in a few places but they wouldn't sell it:confused: Said it was only for display -or maybe for the staff:pac:


  • #216
    BeerNut
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 11,776 Mod ✭✭✭✭BeerNut


    Locamon wrote: »
    Will post how it goes
    Don't put yourself out on my account :) I'm convinced they only give it to tourists for a laugh.

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  • #217
    Locamon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 363 ✭✭Locamon


    BeerNut wrote: »
    Don't put yourself out on my account :) I'm convinced they only give it to tourists for a laugh.

    tried it as a tourist myself but actually found it is great as a pick up after midnight... a red bull without the caffeine overdose... as long as you don't have more than 2!!


  • #218
    Locamon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 363 ✭✭Locamon


    Love a drop of Becherovka... got hooked on it in Prague but havn't found anyone selling it in Dublin -any suggestions? A few bars do have bottles but only for display and don't actually sell it
    BeerNut wrote: »
    The Czech Inn, funnily enough.

    Funnily enough they don't sell it:(


  • #219
    BeerNut
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 11,776 Mod ✭✭✭✭BeerNut


    Sorry! Hope you found something else nice to drink.

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  • #220
    Locamon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 363 ✭✭Locamon


    BeerNut wrote: »
    Sorry! Hope you found something else nice to drink.

    sure did:D have to make a trip back to the Czech republic I think, though nearly every bar in Poland sold it as well...


  • #221
    IrishWhiskeyCha
    Registered Users Posts: 682 ✭✭✭IrishWhiskeyCha


    Hit the local offie's Cooler today ... looking forward to a nice few beers over the next couple of nights.

    Chimay Red 7%
    Chimay Blue 9%

    Gloiath Bitter 4.2%

    6 Mooseheads 5% which I have always thought nice thirst quenchers and good value.

    Then spotted a new brand (on me that is) Baltika. It appears to be a whole range of beers and they are all numbered.

    I got Baltika No 6 Porter 7%
    & No 8 Wheat Beer 5%

    Was going to finish there but noticed the lack of Irish beer. Had another quick look and low and behold they had some Arainn Mhór so I had to support the local lads too.

    Got the Bán 4.2% which I'm guessing is a Pale Ale

    And also the Rua 5.2% which I'm guessing is a red Ale

    but have no idea ... anybody know???

    Looking forward to cracking these open.


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  • #222
    beertons
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 23,055 ✭✭✭✭beertons


    Danska vodka. It's beautiful, with 7up or soda water. Haven't been able to source it here yet though. I usually get a bottle or two from Spain.


  • #223
    The_Conductor
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 32,278 Mod ✭✭✭✭The_Conductor


    I stand by 10 YO Jameson, straight, at room temperature, no ice, no water. Its so smooth.


  • #224
    BeerNut
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 11,776 Mod ✭✭✭✭BeerNut


    IrishWhiskeyCha wrote: »
    Was going to finish there but noticed the lack of Irish beer. Had another quick look and low and behold they had some Arainn Mhór so I had to support the local lads too.
    Well not really. It's made in Belgium. The label is pretty damn disingenuous.
    IrishWhiskeyCha wrote: »
    Got the Bán 4.2% which I'm guessing is a Pale Ale
    Paler than pale ale -- it's a blonde.
    IrishWhiskeyCha wrote: »
    And also the Rua 5.2% which I'm guessing is a red Ale
    Along those lines.

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  • #225
    IrishWhiskeyCha
    Registered Users Posts: 682 ✭✭✭IrishWhiskeyCha


    Belgium :eek: ... That's just not Criket ... I mean Hurling


    It actually states no where on the label where it's made. Just says Brewed in the EU which is quite vague :mad:

    Then says

    Arainn Mhór Island
    County Donegal
    Ireland

    which is more of a statement of where the Island is :rolleyes:

    Also their website has been suspended. Think I'll boycott such devious marketing tactics in the future.

    The Baltika Porter was nice though ... slightly on the sweet side but nice.


  • #226
    oblivious
    Registered Users Posts: 4,381 ✭✭✭oblivious


    IrishWhiskeyCha wrote: »
    Belgium :eek: ... That's just not Criket ... I mean Hurling.

    Oh yea an then some
    IrishWhiskeyCha wrote: »
    The Baltika Porter was nice though ... slightly on the sweet side but nice.

    Fanatic Baltic porter :) and it dirty little secret is its a lager or at least a form of one


  • #227
    BeerNut
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 11,776 Mod ✭✭✭✭BeerNut


    IrishWhiskeyCha wrote: »
    It actually states no where on the label where it's made. Just says Brewed in the EU which is quite vague :mad:

    Then says

    Arainn Mhór Island
    County Donegal
    Ireland

    which is more of a statement of where the Island is :rolleyes:
    Yeah. My take on it is here, and my amateur legal interpretation is here.

    IrishWhiskeyCha wrote: »
    Think I'll boycott such devious marketing tactics in the future.
    If you can spot it. This sort of thing is designed not to be noticed.

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  • #228
    IrishWhiskeyCha
    Registered Users Posts: 682 ✭✭✭IrishWhiskeyCha


    BeerNut wrote: »
    Yeah. My take on it is here, and my amateur legal interpretation is here. I contend that "the average consumer" would be led by this wording to believe that the beer was Irish-made,



    Well I certainly was caught out by it ... but hey don't call me average ;)

    There is no way that you can tell it is not an Irish beer by the label? :mad:

    I've tried the Bán and did not find it anyway exciting so it will not be a hard one to ignore in fututre.


  • #229
    IrishWhiskeyCha
    Registered Users Posts: 682 ✭✭✭IrishWhiskeyCha


    oblivious wrote: »
    Oh yea an then some



    Fanatic Baltic porter :) and it dirty little secret is its a lager or at least a form of one

    On a second taste(2nd bottle) of this I could really get what was like molasses or just treacle mixed into it. Gets quite sweet after a while and a bit sickly. Still better than a Heineken though ;)


  • #230
    _blank_
    Closed Accounts Posts: 41,926 ✭✭✭✭_blank_


    IrishWhiskeyCha wrote: »
    The Baltika Porter was nice though ... slightly on the sweet side but nice.

    Very nice drink indeed, can't believe the range was new to you though.

    I've seen Baltika Ice in my local offie :rolleyes:


  • #231
    Babooshka
    Registered Users Posts: 1,142 ✭✭✭Babooshka


    Locamon wrote: »
    Love a drop of Becherovka... got hooked on it in Prague but havn't found anyone selling it in Dublin -any suggestions? A few bars do have bottles but only for display and don't actually sell it:confused:


    Hi

    I had this beer in "Le Cirk" bar on Dame Street. It's very nice indeed, sorry if anyone else has already said this but I'm in a hurry!!


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  • #232
    aDeener
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,487 ✭✭✭aDeener


    rubadub wrote: »
    I like beamish, and I always thought if it costed MORE than guinness more people might try it, it has a weird stigma attached to it.

    ahh beamish the student's stout. i love it! :)


  • #233
    shanel23
    Registered Users Posts: 545 ✭✭✭shanel23


    A PSG - as invented by a couple of lads in Portugal last year

    1 measure Pernod
    1 measure Galliano
    1/2 measure blue curacao
    Ice
    In a tall glass and topped of with lemonade

    - Class and refreshing


  • #234
    DBCyc
    Registered Users Posts: 487 ✭✭DBCyc


    Sierra Nevada 2009 Harvest Wet Hop Ale - WOW! It's fantastic!


  • #235
    mayordenis
    Moderators, Education Moderators Posts: 9,603 Mod ✭✭✭✭mayordenis


    DBCyc wrote: »
    Sierra Nevada 2009 Harvest Wet Hop Ale - WOW! It's fantastic!

    +1 Absolutely loved it.


  • #236
    The_Conductor
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 32,278 Mod ✭✭✭✭The_Conductor


    A properly chilled chablis, huggled up in bed, snug and warm......?


  • #237
    Gerty
    Registered Users Posts: 460 ✭✭Gerty


    A delicious white russian.


  • #238
    Wine_Guy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 45 ✭Wine_Guy


    Altano 2006, Portugeuse table wine, Red..
    Had last year and it was a nice firm red, but over the last few months, these tannins have died down, leaving an interesting mazipan/almon nose and a velvety texture....wow and only 9quid


  • #239
    The_Conductor
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 32,278 Mod ✭✭✭✭The_Conductor


    I've had a very interesting journey of late with different Portuguese wines (it helps that my parents emigrated there years ago). What I keep stocking up on are the half-bottles of Vinho Verde- even the ubiqitous Gazella properly chilled is lovely in the evening when you come in from work. I know that most people take the piss out of Matteus- but they host an annual Rose competition- and bottle the winning entries as quarter bottles which tend to be low volume limited edition wines that get snapped up. I'm not fond of the fortified wines- or the incredibly sweet desert wines- and have tended to play safe, though why bother when even the regional table wines can be a revelation.


  • #240
    paddyronan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭paddyronan


    Havana club mojito great kick start to a good night.


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  • #241
    MOHPremierWine
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13 ✭MOHPremierWine


    McGuigan's Signature Shiraz
    A friend gave me this last week, and I blind-tasted it amongst other wines from Australia(a tough job but someone has to do it!). I was blown away to discover that it is currently in Tesco, reduced to €6.99. It knocked the socks off wines twice its price.
    Made by a great wine-producing family down-under; I believe they have some connection with Armagh.
    Atttractive aromas of vanilla and blueberry. Full-bodied, inky blueberry (ie sweet/savoury), plums, lead pencil, coffee, vanilla. Firm tannins. Really complex, amazing value at this price. ;)


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