What beer are we drinking this week, too?

MonstaMash · 19-04-2014 10:00am

ciaran76 wrote: »

5 for €10 Amber Ella

slayerking wrote: »

Where is this?...

ciaran76 wrote: »

Molloys Clonsilla.

Molloys Tallaght also

matrim · 19-04-2014 10:05am

Had some Brown Paper Bag beers last night

Big Red - Nice
Gose - Very lemony and bitter. Not for me
Pleasant - Was very pleasant

baron von something · 19-04-2014 10:50am

strobe wrote: »

Had me one of brewdogs current IPA is dead series tonight. Karoma, Karina... something like that... the one with the K. Aww man. Its a top quality beer. All grapefruity and Christmas tree-ee. Just the way I like em. Nom nom.

Looking forward to trying the other three.

Anyone else picked them up? What you think of them?

kohatu.i felt that was the weakest of the bunch.if the exp 366 came out singly i'd buy it but other than that i'll stick to my punk ipa

quadrifoglio verde · 19-04-2014 11:26am

matrim wrote: »

Had some Brown Paper Bag beers last night

Big Red - Nice
Gose - Very lemony and bitter. Not for me
Pleasant - Was very pleasant

Whats the pleasant like? I went to buy one a few weeks ago as my pre drinking for trinity ball until i saw the 9 something price for a bottle.

Went with devils half acre instead :pac:

cloudatlas · 19-04-2014 11:41am

Founders All Day IPA. I was really underwhelmed. This is highly rated on beer rating sites. I found it bland and watery.

finatron · 19-04-2014 11:43am

Had the white gypsy IPA last night I loved it it's almost like a small brother of OFAF. I am big fan of the 750ml bottles its great to share and still have plenty for yourself

adamski8 · 19-04-2014 11:54am

cloudatlas wrote: »

Founders All Day IPA. I was really underwhelmed. This is highly rated on beer rating sites. I found it bland and watery.

One of the forum favs here too

jsa112 · 19-04-2014 11:54am

After last years ones I said I wouldn't buy again but on Thursday I picked them Up twice and put them down twice as I was tempted but will wait see if they come out as singles.

Baggot street offy have them as singles, 5 euros a bottle. Save your money though.

Knifey Spoony · 19-04-2014 11:59am

Ridiculously excited for Easterfest in the Fran Well today. 70 beers on tap over the weekend. The Well themselves, Trouble, Dungarvan & Metalman all seem to have new stuff on, but top of my list to try is Blacks/Beoir DIPA. Looks like it'll be perfect beer graden weather as well for it.

cloudatlas · 19-04-2014 12:05pm

adamski8 wrote: »

One of the forum favs here too

It's goes down very easy but lacked the hoppy aftertaste I like. I love Dead Pony Club so I think my taste in pale ale differs significantly from the opinion on the forum.

Seaneh · 19-04-2014 12:28pm

cloudatlas wrote: »

It's goes down very easy but lacked the hoppy aftertaste I like. I love Dead Pony Club so I think my taste in pale ale differs significantly from the opinion on the forum.

I like Dead Pony Club, I also like All Day, they are both very good "session" pale ales. Both do the same job, very light bodied, flavoursome pale ales you could easily drink a lot of on a hot day.

Looking forward to trying Black's session ale soon.

matrim · 19-04-2014 12:32pm

quadrifoglio verde wrote: »

Whats the pleasant like? I went to buy one a few weeks ago as my pre drinking for trinity ball until i saw the 9 something price for a bottle.
Went with devils half acre instead :pac:

Where was it 9 something, it's only 3.30 in drinkstore

http://www.drinkstore.ie/Brown-Paper-Bag-Project%2C-Pleasant-Porter-330ML-6805698195501/

It was very nice and probably the best of the 3.

quadrifoglio verde · 19-04-2014 12:38pm

matrim wrote: »

Where was it 9 something, it's only 3.30 in drinkstore

http://www.drinkstore.ie/Brown-Paper-Bag-Project,-Pleasant-Porter-330ML-6805698195501/

It was very nice and probably the best of the 3.

scanned in at that in the celtic whisky shop...
Couldn't get over it, as the other beers i got were reasonably priced.

the beer revolu · 19-04-2014 3:25pm

matrim wrote: »

Had some Brown Paper Bag beers last night

Gose - Very lemony and bitter. Not for me

That beer isn't bitter at all - it's sour.
Why do so many Irish people mix up bitter and sour?

Lemon juice is sour. Strong black tea is bitter.

I love, love, love that beer.

bladebrew · 19-04-2014 5:04pm

Knifey Spoony wrote: »

Ridiculously excited for Easterfest in the Fran Well today. 70 beers on tap over the weekend. The Well themselves, Trouble, Dungarvan & Metalman all seem to have new stuff on, but top of my list to try is Blacks/Beoir DIPA. Looks like it'll be perfect beer graden weather as well for it.

I'm heading in tomorrow, looks like a good list this year, I think it's all irish apart from Sharps?, was it Easter beer fest last year that had a heap of obscure Belgian beer?, most of them were horrible so I ended up on Rebel Red!

matrim · 19-04-2014 5:37pm

the beer revolu wrote: »

That beer isn't bitter at all - it's sour.
Why do so many Irish people mix up bitter and sour?

Lemon juice is sour. Strong black tea is bitter.

I love, love, love that beer.

Correct, its sour not bitter. When I was writing it i knew it wasn't right but was drawing a blank for the correct way to describe it

the beer revolu · 19-04-2014 6:19pm

matrim wrote: »

Correct, its sour not bitter. When I was writing it i knew it wasn't right but was drawing a blank for the correct way to describe it

You're not alone. I've noticed much confusion between bitter and sour amongst people. I think it's an Irish thing (or maybe it's more widespread - I dunno)

Lovely Bloke · 19-04-2014 7:13pm

Went down to McHugh's as I always do when I'm visiting the folks.

Picked up an Einstok White Ale which my brother raves about. I never got the love for the Toasted Porter, even though Porter is my favourite style of beer, I felt it lacking, and a bit home brew-ish. Just poured the White Ale here now.

A BPBP Pleasant Porter, a Porterhouse Devil's half acre and 4 Kinnegar (2 Rustbucket, 2 Devil's backbone) for later, after a visit to Harry Byrne's to see what crafty beers they have at the moment.

Redsoxfan · 19-04-2014 7:42pm

Picked up a heap of new stuff in O'Brien's in Naas as well as some old reliables.

At the moment I am having a Rogue Dead Guy Ale. Not really a fan overall - is it meant to be very flat?

Had a tour of Black's Brewery in Kinsale this morning. Some lucky sod was picking up slabs of Beoir #1

Heroditas · 19-04-2014 8:07pm

Redsoxfan wrote: »

Picked up a heap of new stuff in O'Brien's in Naas as well as some old reliables.

At the moment I am having a Rogue Dead Guy Ale. Not really a fan overall - is it meant to be very flat?

Had a tour of Black's Brewery in Kinsale this morning. Some lucky sod was picking up slabs of Beoir #1

Thought Dead Guy Ale was very mediocre. Then again I always think that Rogue beers are quite overrated.

the beer revolu · 19-04-2014 8:11pm

Lots of interesting beers as the Easter festival but 8 Degree's Full Irish stood out for me. Yum.
I wonder if they'll bottle it.

cloudatlas · 19-04-2014 8:52pm

Just poured a Aventinus Eisbock and there is a load of sedimentation at the bottom. Is this normal? Also when I opened it the head came foaming out the top whilst the bottle was upright.

slayerking · 19-04-2014 9:00pm

IPA is dead 2014. Yet again, I kinda regret buying it. It's been years since it was good. I've had 3 of the 4 (all except the exp 366) and they are all very similar - rather sweet and a little hoppy but not enough to identify the hops individuality.
Let down, screw it.. I'm hitting Mikkellers 1000 IBU next.

BaZmO* · 19-04-2014 9:16pm

cloudatlas wrote: »

Just poured a Aventinus Eisbock and there is a load of sedimentation at the bottom. Is this normal? Also when I opened it the head came foaming out the top whilst the bottle was upright.

Yep, all normal. Lovely beer though.

Seaneh · 19-04-2014 9:18pm

Climbed Snowdon today, took the Llanberis Path, about 5 hours up and back from the village at a fairly easy pace including stopping about 3/4 of the way up for lunch and having a cup of tea and a scone in the cafe at the top. Beautiful views.

At the bottom of the path, just before you get back to the village there's a lovely little Tea Rooms with a nice wooden terrace who sell a few beers, myself and my friend split a bottle of Great Orme Brewery's Welsh Black, described as "Dark Ale" on the bottle, seemed more like a porter to me, but then again what is a porter but a dark ale anyway?
Nice and light bodied but very dark and had some lovely roasty and cocoa flavours to it. Only 4% and I think it would be a great session beer.
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BaZmO* · 19-04-2014 9:20pm

Mahon Falls is super this year.

cunnifferous · 19-04-2014 9:51pm

BaZmO* wrote: »

Mahon Falls is super this year.

Yeah can't get enough of it, always pick up a few when I'm in the offo. Kind of get a kind of smokeyness off it, anyone else? Is it just seasonal or is it an established part of their range now?

Had my second Of Foam and Fury ever tonight. Really enjoying it, although it's a bit sweeter than I remember from the first time I had it. Dunno if I'm willing to shell out 6.95 for it that often though.

Heroditas · 19-04-2014 9:57pm

Started with a Sierra Nevada Celebration Ale.
Then on to a Founders All Day.
Now sipping on a Of Foam and Fury.
It can only go downhill after the latest beer.

BaZmO* · 19-04-2014 10:26pm

cunnifferous wrote: »

Yeah can't get enough of it, always pick up a few when I'm in the offo. Kind of get a kind of smokeyness off it, anyone else? Is it just seasonal or is it an established part of their range now?

It was a special at the Beer fest a couple of years ago where it was one if the most popular beers, unfortunately I didn't get to try it then, was gone by the time I got there. They then released it in bottles last year (I think), but I didn't think much of it. But this year!

cunnifferous · 19-04-2014 11:17pm

BaZmO* wrote: »

It was a special at the Beer fest a couple of years ago where it was one if the most popular beers, unfortunately I didn't get to try it then, was gone by the time I got there. They then released it in bottles last year (I think), but I didn't think much of it. But this year!

Didn't see it around last year at all, only got to try it a month or two ago. Been hooked on it since (in a non-dependency way of course! :pac: ). Hope they keep it going permanently, really is the pick of their beers so far.

BaZmO* · 19-04-2014 11:23pm

cunnifferous wrote: »

Didn't see it around last year at all, only got to try it a month or two ago. Been hooked on it since (in a non-dependency way of course! :pac: ). Hope they keep it going permanently, really is the pick of their beers so far.

Also meant to say that I think it's just a seasonal, but a regular one it seems, just like their Coffee & Oatmeal Stout.

baron von something · 19-04-2014 11:24pm

My list tonight
red hook long hammer ipa
sierra Nevada flipside red ipa
thornbridge jaipur
founders all day ipa

the only one i really liked is founders

cunnifferous · 20-04-2014 12:37am

BaZmO* wrote: »

Also meant to say that I think it's just a seasonal, but a regular one it seems, just like their Coffee & Oatmeal Stout.

That's a shame must stock up while it lasts, spring is officially over in 2 weeks!

the beer revolu · 20-04-2014 1:21am

baron von something wrote: »

My list tonight
red hook long hammer ipa
sierra Nevada flipside red ipa
thornbridge jaipur
founders all day ipa

the only one i really liked is founders

Not sure I've had the Long Hammer but I really like the other 3. You seem to have very particular taste. I struggle to work out why you'd like the founder's but not the other two but that's what makes beer and subjective taste interesting. (I've been trying to figure out what exactly my wife likes and doesn't like in a beer for years)

Enjoying ab Amber Ella now.

the beer revolu · 20-04-2014 1:22am

baron von something wrote: »

My list tonight
red hook long hammer ipa
sierra Nevada flipside red ipa
thornbridge jaipur
founders all day ipa

the only one i really liked is founders

Not sure I've had the Long Hammer but I really like the other 3. You seem to have very particular taste. I struggle to work out why you'd like the founder's but not the other two but that's what makes beer and subjective taste interesting. (I've been trying to figure out what exactly my wife likes and doesn't like in a beer for years)

Enjoying an Amber Ella now.

Lovely Bloke · 20-04-2014 11:26am

So, I was down in Harry Byrne's in Clontarf last night.

To my surprise I saw three taps labelled as such;

Parish Porter
Battle Ale
Brian Brew

It's the one thousandth anniversary of the Battle of Clontarf you see, lots of stuff going on around the place, including a kick ass re-enactment in St Anne's Park at 1 and 4 today if you are looking for something to do.

I asked the barman what they were, and he told me they are house beers, brewed for the pub, and not rebadged other drinks. I actually asked three times, and he was adamant they were exclusive brews.

Told me the

Porter is by Galway Hooker
Ale is by Bo Bristle
Brian Brew is by Kinnegar

Was there with two lads, one drinking Guinness the other Becks V, and when they were buying rounds the bar staff who weren't the guy I spoke to originally didn't have any idea what they were being asked for, which I found strange if they are house beers, in fairness.

They are nitro stout, red ale and a blonde.

The stout is grand, with some lovely roasty flavours. The Blonde is horrible, some awful flowery hops and a weak as dishwater finish. The red ale is nice though, some decent hop bitterness in the finish, if not a little weak bodied, but some nice caramelly tones about it too.

All in all, its lovely to see three brews being called "house beers" in a pub in the suburbs, even if all of them are not to my tastes, but two out of three ain't bad, as Meatloaf told us. Blondes were never my favourite style, but my lager drinking buddy didn't like it either. My stout drinking friend didn't swap from Guinness, but he's not averse to drinking craft beers, and he's enjoyed nights in GBB bars before, so he could be persuaded, and I stayed on the red all night.

No idea of pricing, so apologies for that.

I'm wondering has the barman, and by extension me, been hoodwinked though.

ARE they exclusive house beers?

Seaneh · 20-04-2014 11:34am

Baldy Conscience wrote: »

So, I was down in Harry Byrne's in Clontarf last night.

To my surprise I saw three taps labelled as such;

Parish Porter
Battle Ale
Brian Brew

It's the one thousandth anniversary of the Battle of Clontarf you see, lots of stuff going on around the place, including a kick ass re-enactment in St Anne's Park at 1 and 4 today if you are looking for something to do.

I asked the barman what they were, and he told me they are house beers, brewed for the pub, and not rebadged other drinks. I actually asked three times, and he was adamant they were exclusive brews.

Told me the

Porter is by Galway Hooker
Ale is by Bo Bristle
Brian Brew is by Kinnegar

Was there with two lads, one drinking Guinness the other Becks V, and when they were buying rounds the bar staff who weren't the guy I spoke to originally didn't have any idea what they were being asked for, which I found strange if they are house beers, in fairness.

They are nitro stout, red ale and a blonde.

The stout is grand, with some lovely roasty flavours. The Blonde is horrible, some awful flowery hops and a weak as dishwater finish. The red ale is nice though, some decent hop bitterness in the finish, if not a little weak bodied, but some nice caramelly tones about it too.

All in all, its lovely to see three brews being called "house beers" in a pub in the suburbs, even if all of them are not to my tastes, but two out of three ain't bad, as Meatloaf told us. Blondes were never my favourite style, but my lager drinking buddy didn't like it either. My stout drinking friend didn't swap from Guinness, but he's not averse to drinking craft beers, and he's enjoyed nights in GBB bars before, so he could be persuaded, and I stayed on the red all night.

No idea of pricing, so apologies for that.

I'm wondering has the barman, and by extension me, been hoodwinked though.

ARE they exclusive house beers?

I'd imagine the porter is the same porter/stout that hooker also sell under 3 different names in Tigh Neachtains, Massimo and Bierhaus in Galway, the ale is probably Bo Bristles amber at a guess and I very much doubt Kinnegar are doing an exclusive brew for anyone either.

Colonel Sanders · 20-04-2014 11:35am

Was in Brewery corner last night. Busy without being "mad" busy

Only had 2 pints, one Metalman & one Leann Follain. Got a tasting mat for the people I was with as while they'd be up for trying beer they don't drink much. Leann Follain was universally loved & two ordered the DIPA after tasting it

snollup · 20-04-2014 11:58am

Had a couple of these last night, fantastic stuff.

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adamski8 · 20-04-2014 1:52pm

Had nogne 500 and two captains last night in a pub in wexford for 9e each which was great value i think as they usually sell for 8e+ in offies.

They were both great but probably not a wise choice for the night.

Pleasent porter was 6e there and i had a few. Very nice smooth stout, at 6.6% it went down easy. Great balance of all the things i like in a stout.

BD nanny state- interesting 0.5% beer, hoppyness was great but you really miss the malt and alcohol.

widmer nelson ipa, excellent also, one of the nicest ipas out there

baron von something · 20-04-2014 2:38pm

Was going to pick up some goose island bourbon county but felt the 9.50 price tag was a bit steep.do you guys pay that much for it.there's only one off-licence in my area that sells craft beers so i guess he can charge what he wants

drumswan · 20-04-2014 2:45pm

baron von something wrote: »

Was going to pick up some goose island bourbon county but felt the 9.50 price tag was a bit steep.do you guys pay that much for it.there's only one off-licence in my area that sells craft beers so i guess he can charge what he wants

Yes. It's worth it.

GLaDOS · 20-04-2014 4:09pm

My local offie got in a few of the Rogue range so picked up The Juniper Pale Ale.

Also picked up Of Foam and Fury, first time I've seen bottles of it. Very pricy at €5.95 but a nice treat. Still think they'd be better doing it at 330 ml for cheaper.

BaZmO* · 20-04-2014 4:30pm

baron von something wrote: »

Was going to pick up some goose island bourbon county but felt the 9.50 price tag was a bit steep.do you guys pay that much for it.there's only one off-licence in my area that sells craft beers so i guess he can charge what he wants

It's considered one of the best beers in the world, how much would you pay for one of the best wines in the world?

Grayditch · 20-04-2014 4:35pm

9.95 is 4c less than I happily paid on more than one occasion. Is it just a beer or an experience? Toeing the line with hipster talk here, but it's a beautiful drink

Started the day with a can of Murphy's for the football (tradition). Followed by a Founders Breakfast Stout, fantastic as always. Then a To Ol Raid Beer. Still such a beautiful hop mixture. And on the OFAF for the remainder of the football.

Also just remembered I'm in work later, so that'll be fun.

Knifey Spoony · 20-04-2014 5:08pm

Beoir DIPA and the Full Irish by 8 degrees were definitely highlights of Easterfest yesterday. It was great to see so many Irish breweries producing some many great beers.

I'm debating whether to go back in later on.

Colonel Sanders · 20-04-2014 6:01pm

adamski8 wrote: »

Had nogne 500 and two captains last night in a pub in wexford for 9e each which was great value i think as they usually sell for 8e+ in offies.

They were both great but probably not a wise choice for the night.

Pleasent porter was 6e there and i had a few. Very nice smooth stout, at 6.6% it went down easy. Great balance of all the things i like in a stout.

BD nanny state- interesting 0.5% beer, hoppyness was great but you really miss the malt and alcohol.

widmer nelson ipa, excellent also, one of the nicest ipas out there

Which pub?

murphyebass · 20-04-2014 6:31pm

I had Of Foam and Fury last weekend. Fantastic strong (8.5%) IPA. So hoppy but bright and fruity at the same time. Expensive but seriously worth it. Got me thinkin about what it reminded me of. The only beer i can compare it with is the slightly less potent but equally brilliant Sierra Nevada Torpedo. Bought 4 cans of this earlier in my local offi. Lookin forward to one or two of them later.

adamski8 · 20-04-2014 6:32pm

Colonel Sanders wrote: »

Which pub?

Upstairs bar in the sky and the ground. They only sell bottles up there but have a few irish craft on tap downstairs

snollup · 20-04-2014 7:13pm

Just opened a bottle of Brewdog's Jack Hammer. Finding it a little sharp for my taste.

What beer are we drinking this week, too?

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