What beer are we drinking this week, too?

the beer revolu · 29-09-2014 9:25am

Bo Bristle Imperial IPA.
I liked this a lot. Does what it says on the tin.

Also tried a White Gypsy American Pale Ale (which I think he calls Amber Ale or something), an unfiltered, Cascade dry hopped ale.
Really good (like almost every beer he makes) but why does he give his beers such misleading names? Calling a wit Blond was a particularly good example of this.

matrim · 29-09-2014 10:06am

Over the weekend I tried

Fran Well Chieftan IPA - Very tasty and malty pale ale but a little under hopped for me.

Guinness Dublin Porter - Very thin bodied with a hint of roasted malts but overall a fairly poor porter. I'd try it again to be sure because I had a few of the Chieftan before hand but wouldn't rush back

Galway Bay Good Blue Monday - This was very nice. Lovely tropical hoppy aroma and flavour with a nice malty body. The only complaint is that I felt that the transition from the initial hop bite to the body wasn't as smooth as I'd like

Krusty_Clown · 29-09-2014 1:04pm

Ronan|Raven wrote: »

O'Hara's Pale Ale. About all I can get in Stepaside in the pubs. That said it is great to have the option of it..

Didn't they have White Gypsy beers in the Step Inn? I think they have some other O'Haras/other bottles in The Wild Boar (but it's been a while).

Incidentally, I was in the Harbour Bar in Bray yesterday. It's really becoming a cracking little pub, with a nice selection of craft beers. Apart from Brú, they have the new Wicklow Wolf (kind of like a toned down 5am Saint - very tasty), and Rascal's Ginger Porter (very drinkable).

Lovely Bloke · 29-09-2014 1:13pm

matrim wrote: »

Galway Bay Good Blue Monday - This was very nice. Lovely tropical hoppy aroma and flavour with a nice malty body. The only complaint is that I felt that the transition from the initial hop bite to the body wasn't as smooth as I'd like

I had some of this at the weekend too, the Oatmeal IPA, right?

Found there was a really weird underlying syrupy sweetness that really put me off.

Sarky · 29-09-2014 2:43pm

Rising Sons brought out their new Cherry Bomb yesterday so I had a go. It's really, really nice. I was expecting something like Kriek Boon, a purple sugary bitter drink more fruit juice than beer, but it was almost the opposite, a delicious beer about the same colour as their Handsum IPA, with a more subtle cherry flavour that didn't drown out the rest of the beer. Ended up staying with it for the night, really delicious beer, well worth a go. The head makes the first mouthful or two kinda bitter, but it just gets better and better as you finish it off.

strobe · 29-09-2014 4:18pm

Had a White Gypsy Scarlet, Belgian sour over the weekend in Kavanaghs on tap. Had this at the festival and thought it was great. Liked it even more this time around (I suppose being able to appreciate it more not being one beer in amongst a bunch of others of different styles). Gorgeous beer. Haven't had many sours before but if this is what to expect I'll be seeking out a few more in future.

Son0vagun · 29-09-2014 8:45pm

lk67 wrote: »

Ryan and the Beaster Bunny? I loved it!

Had it last night and got more today.

Great beer imo.

Agreed! Fantastic beer.

MonkstownHoop · 01-10-2014 6:53am

Picked up a pack of brewdogs Russian doll yesterday, looking forward to seeing what it's like

Lovely Bloke · 01-10-2014 6:55am

MonkstownHoop wrote: »

Picked up a pack of brewdogs Russian doll yesterday, looking forward to seeing what it's like

it's a bit full of itself

lk67 · 01-10-2014 9:44am

Baldy Conscience wrote: »

it's a bit full of itself

Brilliant.

gavmcg92 · 01-10-2014 7:41pm

Opening a bottle of McGrath's Irish Red Ale tonight. Their stout was pretty nice, so I got their ale to give it a shot.

Herb Powell · 01-10-2014 10:03pm

Been drinking a lot of "out of date" Russian Imperial Stout from 8 Degrees, dead cheap.

What a feccking beer! Absolutely perfect compliment to a long day of work. Reminds me of Chimay Blue, a bit.

jsa112 · 01-10-2014 10:15pm

What places have 8 degrees RIS still ? Unfortunately didn't have the chance to try it when it came out

Ipso · 02-10-2014 4:26am

Lagunitas Lil Sumpin Wild, described by them as a Wild Ale. Their description aside it seems to be known as a Belgian IPA.
Definitely doesn't have the usual hop bitterness I'm used to, but a really nice beer all the same.
http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/220/57912/

murphyebass · 03-10-2014 9:08am

So as always on a Friday I go to my local offi and purchase a few beers.

This week I want to go down the line of a REALLY hoppy IPA.

I dont mind what % it is. Low or high I'll look at either. I tend to go towards the higher %. I find they tend to be more complex flavour wise but as I said I'm open to anything here.

I also dont care about the price. Not that I'm loaded but quality over quantity and all that.

My biggest want here is flavour. I want a beer that is all about the big hoppy flavours.

So any suggestions welcome.

Hers a list of IPA's I've been drinking of late. I'd like something different so none of these please as suggestions.

Galway Bay Of Foam and Fury (Such an amazing beer. Every time I have it I'm still astounded at how much flavour it has. I try to limit myself buying it though to keep it special, tis hard though )
Founders Centinial IPA (This and Torpedo are solid beers, I prefer the founders beer at this point but Torpedo is good too)
SN Torpedo
Brew Dog Punk (I have a soft spot for this as it was one of the first IPA's I had. Tis an every now and then purchase for old time sake more than anything tbh)
OHaras Double IPA (got it cheap in tesco recently. Wouldnt buy it at full price. Its ok but nothing special)
I have tried others but these are the most recent.

Is it wrong that I'd like a beer now? :pac:

murphyebass · 03-10-2014 9:13am

Had 2 bottles of Spaten Oktoberfest last night with the month thats in it. Enjoyable.

Its definately a lot better than regular Spaten. Good flavour and packs a punch at 5.4%.

Also after watching a youtube video from the English fella realcraftbeer I think is his channel, starts all reviews saying its beer o clock, I bought a bottle of U-boat, smoked porter. Its a joint effort from Brew Dog and Victoria as I'm sure ye know.

I havent had a lot of smoked porters but this would have me coming back for more. I think the smoked'ness for want of a better word suits porter better than other smoked wiess I've tasted. Theres one from Germany I had that was just waaaay too much smoked'ness. But yeah suits porter imo.

symbolic · 03-10-2014 9:34am

Sierra Nevada Hoptimum is about at the moment.

murphyebass · 03-10-2014 9:38am

symbolic wrote: »

Sierra Nevada Hoptimum is about at the moment.

Thats one I've been meaning to try for a while now so definately a contender for tonights festivities. Cheers.

The Hill Billy · 03-10-2014 9:43am

Threads merged.

tHB

Plates · 03-10-2014 9:47am

If you like Punk, I'm pretty sure you'll like BrewDog Hardcore and Jackhammer.

I'm also a big fan of Founders All Day IPA - lower % than most IPA's but a great starter beer for a night in. Great citrus flavour to get the juices flowing.

BeerNut · 03-10-2014 9:57am

murphyebass wrote: »

This week I want to go down the line of a REALLY hoppy IPA.

BrewDog's Jackhammer is a good 'un for the big hop flavours.

Grayditch · 03-10-2014 10:17am

cunnifferous wrote: »

Try their Little Things That Kill session ale if you get a chance. Only 3% abv but you really don't notice. Has as much hop aroma and flavour as some the best IPAs I've tried, really delicious.

This was very nice, indeed.

the beer revolu · 03-10-2014 10:53am

murphyebass wrote: »

So as always on a Friday I go to my local offi and purchase a few beers.

This week I want to go down the line of a REALLY hoppy IPA.

I dont mind what % it is. Low or high I'll look at either. I tend to go towards the higher %. I find they tend to be more complex flavour wise but as I said I'm open to anything here.

I also dont care about the price. Not that I'm loaded but quality over quantity and all that.

My biggest want here is flavour. I want a beer that is all about the big hoppy flavours.

So any suggestions welcome.

Hers a list of IPA's I've been drinking of late. I'd like something different so none of these please as suggestions.

Going by what you like and the fact that money isn't too much of a concern :

Nogne ø #500 or 2 Captains are both hugely complex and hoppy.
Tø Øl Dangerously Close To Stupid is amazing (if fresh). Their First Frontier and Final Frontier are also very good.
The Brewdog Mashtag that's around is lovely.

I've found most of the Mikkeler beers available here a bit of a disappointment tbh but others rave about them and some are very hoppy.

The ones I've mentioned above are, for me, more hop flavour and aroma hoppy than bitter hoppy, which suits my taste. Don't get me wrong, they are bitter but better balanced imo. I find Jackhammer so bitter it hurts my mouth and I love Hardcore (though, I did like Jackhammer on draught).

I also really really like 8° Full Irish, Amber Ella, Simon Rye, Hurricane and Vic Secret (if you want to go black IPA). Such a good range of hoppy specials from an Irish brewery.

The Weird Beard range that I've tried are very good and I've yet to have a bad beer from Bevertown - really funky cans to boot.

Maybe not so hop forward but Thornbridge beers are very very well made - again a black IPA but their Wild Raven is a favourite of mine.

For a different slant , try Viven Imperial IPA - a Belgian take on the style.

A bottle of each, please for the advice!

murphyebass · 03-10-2014 11:18am

Plates wrote: »

If you like Punk, I'm pretty sure you'll like BrewDog Hardcore and Jackhammer.

Yeah I tried that few weeks back actually. I thought it was ok. I preferred Hardcore if I'm honest. Felt that the Jackhammer was a bit bitter and syrupy/mediciny.

I'm also a big fan of Founders All Day IPA - lower % than most IPA's but a great starter beer for a night in. Great citrus flavour to get the juices flowing.

Never tried this but its on offer in Molloys 4 for a tenner at the minute I think so I might pick a few up. Was always curious but because Centinial is in the same offer I tended to go with that as its a favourite of mine.

BeerNut wrote: »

BrewDog's Jackhammer is a good 'un for the big hop flavours.

Grayditch wrote: »

Little things that kill... (didnt want to quote the pic)

This was very nice, indeed.

I've never seen that but I'll have a look for it in the offi tonight. Thanks.

the beer revolu wrote: »

Going by what you like and the fact that money isn't too much of a concern :

Nogne ø #500 or 2 Captains are both hugely complex and hoppy.
Tø Øl Dangerously Close To Stupid is amazing (if fresh). Their First Frontier and Final Frontier are also very good.
The Brewdog Mashtag that's around is lovely.

I've found most of the Mikkeler beers available here a bit of a disappointment tbh but others rave about them and some are very hoppy.

The ones I've mentioned above are, for me, more hop flavour and aroma hoppy than bitter hoppy, which suits my taste. Don't get me wrong, they are bitter but better balanced imo. I find Jackhammer so bitter it hurts my mouth and I love Hardcore (though, I did like Jackhammer on draught).

I also really really like 8° Full Irish, Amber Ella, Simon Rye, Hurricane and Vic Secret (if you want to go black IPA). Such a good range of hoppy specials from an Irish brewery.

The Weird Beard range that I've tried are very good and I've yet to have a bad beer from Bevertown - really funky cans to boot.

Maybe not so hop forward but Thornbridge beers are very very well made - again a black IPA but their Wild Raven is a favourite of mine.

For a different slant , try Viven Imperial IPA - a Belgian take on the style.

A bottle of each, please for the advice!

Now thats some list, thanks a mil.

It sounds like we have similar tastes. I havent tried the first few beers you mentioned but have taken note for sure.

I agree on the Jackhammer. I didnt think it was all it cracked up to be. Not bad but just not as good as Hardcore imo.

I've tried all the 8 degree stuff and I agree its good. They're normal range is decent but some of the ones you mention are a lot better. They Rye ale is fantastic imo. Also quite the fan of Amber Ella. Delighted its part of their range now. Lovely option.

Also concur with you on Beavertown stuff. Had a can of 8 ball the other night. All aboard the flavour train!! Fantastic stuff. Gas that its Robert Plants son. Cool looking cans too your right there. Its what made me buy one. I know I know never judge a book, etc.. but thankfully I did in this case.

DLMA23 · 03-10-2014 12:28pm

Modus Hoperandi by the Ska Brewing Company is delightfully tasty IMHO

Overflow · 03-10-2014 12:36pm

Going to buy a couple of bottles of Korp Stout from these guys:

http://www.fjellbryggeriet.com/

Fairly new brewery here in Norway. Interesting story behind the brewery, they started brewing with smoked malt they got for free from the Nøgne Ø brewery.

RasTa · 03-10-2014 1:31pm

Beavertown 8 ball Rye IPA is one of the nicest beers around at the moment. However it's €4 a can(330ml).

rob316 · 03-10-2014 10:21pm

Drinking proper job cornish ipa. Don't like it far too fruity.

murphyebass · 03-10-2014 10:38pm

Just finished a growler of Hammarby Syndrome. Good. Not great. Good.

Ravelleman · 03-10-2014 10:41pm

rob316 wrote: »

Drinking proper job cornish ipa. Don't like it far too fruity.

That's pretty much the point. I quite like it.

jsa112 · 03-10-2014 10:45pm

what's the story with sanitizing/cleaning growlers for when you want new refills ? Been thinking about getting one, how do people find them ?

murphyebass · 03-10-2014 10:59pm

jsa112 wrote: »

what's the story with sanitizing/cleaning growlers for when you want new refills ? Been thinking about getting one, how do people find them ?

Rinse with cold water immediately after its finished then a few rinses and shakes of boiling water to sterilise.

jsa112 · 03-10-2014 11:11pm

you use it much murphey ? worth getting ?

golondrinas · 03-10-2014 11:24pm

Picked up 6 pack cruzcampo gran reserva 1904 at the local mercadona .World award winner for strong beer (6.4%). 4.7€ good value.

murphyebass · 03-10-2014 11:26pm

jsa112 wrote: »

you use it much murphey ? worth getting ?

Tonight was my first experience with it if I'm honest.

Myself and the Mrs polished off a bottle of Hammarby syndrome.

Once the last glass was poured as per instruction from the guy in the offi I thoroughly rinsed it and then poured a couple of small amounts of boiling water in shaking them about and expelling them. Makes sense in fairness.

I got mine from the offi in Tyrellstown. Amazing offi.

Ravelleman · 03-10-2014 11:35pm

golondrinas wrote: »

Picked up 6 pack cruzcampo gran reserva 1904 at the local mercadona .World award winner for strong beer (6.4%). 4.7€ good value.

It is a good beer, alright. Regular Cruzcampo is wretched though. Generally the 'gran reserva' versions of most Spanish beers are quite good. Mercadona is bad for beers in general but a trip to Carrefour might reveal something decent, depending on where you are.

murphyebass · 03-10-2014 11:38pm

RasTa wrote: »

Beavertown 8 ball Rye IPA is one of the nicest beers around at the moment. However it's €4 a can(330ml).

Had that a few weeks ago and yes it's damn good. €4 and well worth it. Might grab a few cans next weekend.

Joekers · 04-10-2014 12:41am

Picked up a Maelstrom DIPA from Summer Wine Brewing company, must say I find it lovely very fruity and sweet goes down well

gleesonger · 04-10-2014 12:50pm

erdinger in the oktoberfest.

Have to say completely disappointed. Wiesbier is my usual drink but the stuff at the oktoberfest seemed very light, as if it was watered down. Wasn't pot luck at the tap either, three of us thought the same and we had about 6 drinks at different stands.

Anyone else thought the same?

the beer revolu · 04-10-2014 2:32pm

gleesonger wrote: »

erdinger in the oktoberfest.

Have to say completely disappointed. Wiesbier is my usual drink but the stuff at the oktoberfest seemed very light, as if it was watered down. Wasn't pot luck at the tap either, three of us thought the same and we had about 6 drinks at different stands.

Anyone else thought the same?

AFAIK Erdinger Oktoberfest isn't a Weisbier it is an Oktoberfest beer. Usually a slightly stronger nd darker than normal lager. Marzen.

BeerNut · 04-10-2014 2:42pm

the beer revolu wrote: »

AFAIK Erdinger Oktoberfest isn't a Weisbier it is an Oktoberfest beer. Usually a slightly stronger nd darker than normal lager. Marzen.

Where did you see this? I haven't had it in a long time, but I'm reasonably certain it's a weissbier.

gleesonger · 04-10-2014 3:30pm

the beer revolu wrote: »

AFAIK Erdinger Oktoberfest isn't a Weisbier it is an Oktoberfest beer. Usually a slightly stronger nd darker than normal lager. Marzen.

Ah that makes sense actually, i was thinking it was more like a larger.

Although I'm fairly sure the (short) beer menu said Witzenbier.

lk67 · 04-10-2014 3:32pm

gleesonger wrote: »

Ah that makes sense actually, i was thinking it was more like a larger.

I thought Erdinger only made wheat beers...

Is this new?

gleesonger · 04-10-2014 3:35pm

lk67 wrote: »

I thought Erdinger only made wheat beers...

Is this new?

I thought the same as yourself.

DLMA23 · 04-10-2014 3:38pm

lk67 wrote: »

I thought Erdinger only made wheat beers...

Is this new?

gleesonger wrote: »

I thought the same as yourself.

http://www.erdinger.de/en/erdinger-weissbier-products/beer.html

lk67 · 04-10-2014 3:38pm

gleesonger wrote: »

I thought the same as yourself.

Was it Fischers maybe?

adamski8 · 04-10-2014 3:53pm

Having a beoir #1, BB date did say 1/6/14. Didn't realise i still had one. Its prime is very much over. A nice enough sip though.

Had a black boar imperial stout and white hags heather ale. Both very nice. The heather replaces the hops in the beer. Ive had a heather homebrew before and this wasn't too far off it. Its an interesting taste.

Ive had a few white gypsys sours the last week. I really like this one.

cunnifferous · 04-10-2014 5:21pm

Grayditch wrote: »

This was very nice, indeed.

I see you got batch 8 there, the one I tried was batch 7. Either way I'm sure it was delicious. Where did you get it as a matter of interest? My local has been out of supply for the last few weeks now.

Creamy Goodness · 04-10-2014 5:38pm

Stone RuinTen IPA. My word this tastes superb.

Grayditch · 04-10-2014 6:32pm

cunnifferous wrote: »

I see you got batch 8 there, the one I tried was batch 7. Either way I'm sure it was delicious. Where did you get it as a matter of interest? My local has been out of supply for the last few weeks now.

Ah no, that's not my pic, I just grabbed that off the net. I had the 7. I got mine in Molloy's, Crumlin.

What beer are we drinking this week, too?

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