What beer are we drinking this week ?

snowblind · 26-09-2013 9:22pm

Centennial IPA is a bit disappointing though it does smell fresh, All Day IPA is one of the best sessionable (or hipster as I have been led to believe

) IPAs I've had and very fresh tasting, Porter is just lovely.

Insect Overlord · 26-09-2013 9:28pm

I'll have to take a spin out to Ranelagh next time I'm in Dublin!

Creamy Goodness · 26-09-2013 9:31pm

The porter is gorgeous.

Imported by porterhouse and they're going to be regulars.

Now get some of KBS in please

drumswan · 26-09-2013 9:33pm

Insect Overlord wrote: »

I'll have to take a spin out to Ranelagh next time I'm in Dublin!

It's imported by grand cru so should be in the usual spots

Ruben Remus · 27-09-2013 11:01am

I had Founders porter on tap in the States earlier this year and thought it was amazing.

Does anyone know if any of this Founders shipment will be distributed to Galway?

Seaneh · 27-09-2013 3:48pm

Creamy Goodness wrote: »

The porter is gorgeous.

Imported by porterhouse and they're going to be regulars.

Now get some of KBS in please

I'd say its Grand Cru, not porterhouse.

They are all available in Against the Grain as of the other day (according to their facebook).

Seaneh · 27-09-2013 3:50pm

Ruben Remus wrote: »

I had Founders porter on tap in the States earlier this year and thought it was amazing.

Does anyone know if any of this Founders shipment will be distributed to Galway?

Just ask Salt House, Bierhaus and MacCambridge's if they will get them.

If they can be got in Dublin, they can be got in Galway, Grand Cru supply a lot of their beers anyway.

Creamy Goodness · 27-09-2013 3:57pm

Seaneh wrote: »

I'd say its Grand Cru, not porterhouse.

They are all available in Against the Grain as of the other day (according to their facebook).

You're right sorry, I don't know many importers but the guy who runs the off licence where I bought founders said they were imported by Wally in Porterhouse. He's got a bit of a head-cold so I can guess he was talking about Wally in Grand Cru or they're the same (i don't know :pac:).

Seaneh · 27-09-2013 4:17pm

Creamy Goodness wrote: »

You're right sorry, I don't know many importers but the guy who runs the off licence where I bought founders said they were imported by Wally in Porterhouse. He's got a bit of a head-cold so I can guess he was talking about Wally in Grand Cru or they're the same (i don't know :pac:).

same person. There is some sort of an overlap between grand Cru and porterhouse but they are different companies.

Creamy Goodness · 27-09-2013 4:27pm

ah i look like a right wally now :pac:

Seaneh · 27-09-2013 5:06pm

Creamy Goodness wrote: »

ah i look like a right wally now :pac:

Not at all at all, unless you worked somewhere where you;d be dealing with the company or knew the lads there is no way you'd know in fairness.

Passenger · 27-09-2013 5:27pm

Having a pint of the Galway Bay and Trouble Brewing collaboration called Troubled Hooker on draught in Against The Grain now. Have to say its quite tasty. Aromatic and flavorsome. Amber colour and medium carbonation.

Seaneh · 27-09-2013 5:43pm

Passenger wrote: »

Having a pint of the Galway Bay and Trouble Brewing collaboration called Troubled Hooker on draught in Against The Grain now. Have to say its quite tasty. Aromatic and flavorsome. Amber colour and medium carbonation.

I had in cask in Kavanagh's on cask and Against the Grain on draught recently and thought it was great in both formats but prefered the cask.

Scortho · 27-09-2013 6:25pm

Seaneh wrote: »

I had in cask in Kavanagh's on cask and Against the Grain on draught recently and thought it was great in both formats but prefered the cask.

I left the ****e that erdinger were pouring for a pint if it in the brewdock.
Probably my best decision of the night!

Seaneh · 27-09-2013 6:46pm

I think they (both, one, who cares) should keep it as a permanently available beer, it's one of the best beers from either brewery imho.

Scortho · 27-09-2013 7:16pm

Seaneh wrote: »

I think they (both, one, who cares) should keep it as a permanently available beer, it's one of the best beers from either brewery imho.

They both probably can't brew it at the same time but they could easily share costs and hopefully profits.

I'm really liking what some of the brewers are putting out at the moment especially there one offs.
In fact I'm preferring the one offs over their regular beers. (few exceptions maybe)

snowblind · 27-09-2013 7:28pm

It's not Galway Bay who are 50% responsible for that thoogh, it's Galway Hooker. Nice beer though and would be great if it was a permanent one!

Losty Dublin · 27-09-2013 9:07pm

Seaneh wrote: »

I had in cask in Kavanagh's on cask and Against the Grain on draught recently and thought it was great in both formats but prefered the cask.

Is that Kavanagh's as in the Gravediggers?

Scortho · 27-09-2013 9:15pm

Losty Dublin wrote: »

Is that Kavanagh's as in the Gravediggers?

The one on Dorset st.

BaZmO* · 27-09-2013 9:40pm

This is the best beer I've ever had..

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...is what I'd like to say. It's not, it tastes a lot like unfermented wort. I have to tell the father-in-law to stop bringing me home beer from Lithuania. "Alus" is Lithuanian for beer if anybody is wondering.

I also had a bottle of Trooper earlier. Much nicer than I thought it'd be, along the lines of Proper Job/Tribute from St. Austells but with slightly earthier/spicy hops.

Had a can of Oskar Blues Deviant Dale’s India Pale Ale last night. Top top beer. Very similar to SN Torpedo but without the harsh bitterness. At 8% I'm surprised it's labelled as just being an IPA though.

Heroditas · 27-09-2013 9:44pm

Had a Punk and a Full Sail earlier.
Now trying a Hofbrau Oktoberfestbier due to being recommended it in Carry Out earlier.
It's not wowing me by any stretch of the imagination. I guess I just don't like this type of beer, just a bit too malty and not "big" enough for me.

G rock · 27-09-2013 9:54pm

I toasted the arrival of our first child this afternoon with a pint of buried at sea in the black sheep, which is conveniently located within walking distance of the rotunda!

As nice as the stout is, it was probably one of the most enjoyable pints I've ever had.

Mr Benevolent · 27-09-2013 9:56pm

Paulaner & Hofbrauhaus Oktobterfest, 6% & 6.3% respectively. The Paulaner is better, as expected.

Heroditas · 27-09-2013 9:57pm

G rock wrote: »

I toasted the arrival of our first child this afternoon with a pint of buried at sea in the black sheep, which is conveniently located within walking distance of the rotunda!

As nice as the stout is, it was probably one of the most enjoyable pints I've ever had.

Feck the beer. Congratulations to you and have a few more!

God knows, you won't have many chances over the next few months. :pac:

seanin4711 · 27-09-2013 9:58pm

silky smooth ipa in dunnes 3 for 8 euro
nice stuff
http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/worthingtons-white-shield/286/:eek:

oblivious · 27-09-2013 10:26pm

Founder's Centennial IPA for me, nice mid west IPA

Heroditas · 27-09-2013 11:09pm

My last can of St Austell Tribute from my holidays

BaZmO* · 27-09-2013 11:33pm

Founders Porter. Fantastic beer.

The Drunken Destrier · 28-09-2013 12:42am

Ayingers Brauweisse - bloody good stuff.

Insect Overlord · 28-09-2013 12:54am

Tuatara Bohemian Pilsner
Mikkeller Green Gold

Enjoyable enough. I actually preferred the IPA. I wouldn't be in a hurry to buy more (they're not my favourite styles of beer) but I'd happily try both again if offered.

Seaneh · 28-09-2013 8:40am

Losty Dublin wrote: »

Is that Kavanagh's as in the Gravediggers?

As in WJ Kavanagh's owned by the same lads as Mulligans. The cask is well gone now though.

Lovely Bloke · 28-09-2013 4:41pm

Seems Metalman have come out with a Smoked beer, now I love Schlenkerla, so I'm quite intrigued to try this.

I just saw it on Farrington's FB page, and I'm actually heading in there tonight.

upforit101 · 28-09-2013 6:01pm

From Left to right; Brouwerij de Prael Quadrupel hop, Brouwerij'TIJ IPA, Jopen Jacobsen RPA.

irish_goat · 28-09-2013 6:02pm

Baldy Conscience wrote: »

Seems Metalman have come out with a Smoked beer, now I love Schlenkerla, so I'm quite intrigued to try this.

I just saw it on Farrington's FB page, and I'm actually heading in there tonight.

I tried it in the B&C yesterday and it's very good. Wouldn't be as smoky as Schlenkerla.

upforit101 · 28-09-2013 7:36pm

I'm really enjoying this also; "Emelisse Black IPA" Absolutely Gorgeous stuff.

BaZmO* · 28-09-2013 7:42pm

Founders All Day IPA. Beautiful lemony, grassy aromas that carry through onto the taste. Extremely nice beer. I've had 2 from Founders so far and I'm really really impressed.

Lovely Bloke · 28-09-2013 8:04pm

Night out got cancelled, so instead I went to the off licence.

I picked up a 4 pack of Paulaner Oktoberfest, with a free tankard. Yes, I'm a sucker, sue me

I also picked up a nice selection

blueshed · 28-09-2013 8:24pm

Rogue American amber ale and Rogue Hazelnut brown nectar, after that some homebrew.

jsa112 · 28-09-2013 8:27pm

Good luck with the mikkeller beer. Unless you absolutely love bourbon, I'd share that one with a craft beer friend. I couldn't finish it myself.

Lovely Bloke · 28-09-2013 8:29pm

I absolutely love Whisky Barrel aged beers

Probably won't get round to it this evening though, it's 11%

dylbert · 28-09-2013 9:14pm

Having a couple of bottles of Brew Dogs Dead Pony Club, very nice.

28-09-2013 10:32pm

I'm making a dent in my stock of whiskey aged homebrew stout tonight, I must get another batch done for Christmas.

BaZmO* · 28-09-2013 10:33pm

Kinnegar Brewing Rustbucket Rye Ale. Not as nice out of the bottle compared to when I had it at the RDS Beerfest. Still a very nice beer, but it's screaming out for more hops. I think they had a dry hopped version at the festival?

I'm now convinced that a good Rye Ale needs a big hop kick to balance it out. Any of the ones I've tried with minimal hops just seem like they're missing something.

BaZmO* · 28-09-2013 10:34pm

Deleted User wrote: »

I'm making a dent in my stock of whiskey aged homebrew stout tonight, I must get another batch done for Christmas.

Really? How did you age it?

Lovely Bloke · 28-09-2013 10:36pm

You're right, I'm not particularly fond of regular IPAs (it's dangerous admitting that around here!), but Ruthless Rye is one of my favourite beers, I think the rye in that is a great compliment to the hops. It's a lovely flavoured beer, strong on the hop, but the Rye takes the edge off just enough to make it enjoyable.

jsa112 · 28-09-2013 10:47pm

What was the carbonation like for that Bazmo ? Just had a Kinnegar Scraggy Bay, started off quite nice but went so flat so fast. If they could fix that, would probably make it a regular buy.

Lovely Bloke · 28-09-2013 10:53pm

shepherd neame double stout is delicious, there's a lovely roasted bitterness in the finish.

I don't usually like the SN stuff, and just picked this up to have a stout tonight.

BaZmO* · 28-09-2013 11:00pm

jsa112 wrote: »

What was the carbonation like for that Bazmo ? Just had a Kinnegar Scraggy Bay, started off quite nice but went so flat so fast. If they could fix that, would probably make it a regular buy.

Didn't notice either way at the beginning so it must've been fine, but I'm just finishing the last of it now and it's probably a little light on carbonation but nothing major.

Just thinking there, I'd say this'd be a great beer to try with a Randall.

29-09-2013 2:39am

BaZmO* wrote: »

Really? How did you age it?

Oak chips in the fermenter, not anywhere as good as using a proper barrel obviously but as a Fran Well Jameson stout imitation its not too bad for a kit beer. Most people who have tried it liked it anyway

drumswan · 29-09-2013 2:45am

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Oak chips in the fermenter, not anywhere as good as using a proper barrel obviously but as a Fran Well Jameson stout imitation its not too bad for a kit beer. Most people who have tried it liked it anyway

Oak chips soaked in whiskey or what? How is it whiskey barrel aged?

What beer are we drinking this week ?

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