What beer are we drinking this week, too?

Redsoxfan wrote: »

Was delighted to find Franciscan Well Rebel Red and Chieftain IPA on draft in Bradys in Maynooth. Good to have any sort of craft available in the local pubs at last!

That's great news regaridng Bradys.
The Halfway House on the Navan Road also has those two beers on draught.

Heroditas wrote:

That's great news regaridng Bradys. The Halfway House on the Navan Road also has those two beers on draught.

Bradys also have McGargles. If that's your thing. Think it might be in O'Neills as well.

revz wrote: »

Good to hear! Hole in the Wall not too far away has ~4 craft taps too (last I was there it was the Full Irish, Big Hop Red, Sierra Nevada pale ale, and an O'Haras tap I think - maybe the Natural Blonde)

They also had rascals Ginger porter, but it may have been subbed out

I really wanna try a few of the new 8 Degrees in the Norseman tonight, but it's always packed and I'd have to work afterwards, so maybe another time, during the day. If I can nip in for that Double Irish, I will.

drumswan wrote:

Picked up the three in bottles from Drinkstore this evening.

Hopefully it is available to order from the website by the weekend...

Grayditch wrote: »

I really wanna try a few of the new 8 Degrees in the Norseman tonight, but it's always packed and I'd have to work afterwards, so maybe another time, during the day. If I can nip in for that Double Irish, I will.

Had them all, really wasn't too busy at any part of the night. Left at around 9:45-ish. Russian imperial stout was the pick of the bunch imo, thought it was really good. Similar to Black Boar nearly. Dubbel was nice as well, a little bit sweet but good to see an Irish brewer take it on. Double Irish I couldn't make my mind up on, seeing as the Full Irish is my favourite Irish IPA I was expecting big things, I thought it was a bit harsh on the alcohol, or a little bit fruity or something, swayed away from the taste of the full Irish anyway, and what I was expecting. It was still pretty nice, but if comparing DIPA/IIPA's I'd prefer an OFAF. Like I said though, still pretty good.

drumswan wrote: »

Picked up the three in bottles from Drinkstore this evening.

Spent the GDP of a small nation on beer this week, some Buxton & Beavertown from Belfast not available down here, ditto Farmageddon stuff

I always drink Farmageddon IPA when I'm in Belfast. Lovely stuff. I'll be up there tomorrow night and I'm looking forward to getting it again.

slayerking wrote: »

Does anyone have any more details of the craft beer fair in the hole in the wall on Monday. Can't seem to find anything other than its 15 euro to enter. Does this 15 euro include anything?

The suppliers doing the sampling are usually very generous with their samples.
15 Euro to the charity and you go home with a belly full of booze- win win

Baldy Conscience wrote: »

hmm, thought so from reading the label.

Won't be rushing to taste it.

As a reference, what kind of IBU are we talking for the likes of Galway Hooker, Metalman, O'Hara's Pale Ale etc?

I can't comment on the IBUs of those beers, but the Justice is very disappointing in comparison. I'd like to support them as they are fairly local to me, but unless the recipe improves, I wouldn't be buying it again.

Revolution Red is ok. I would try it again,. but not at the EUR 4.25 SuperValu Maynooth were charging for it.

Both beers have been available as four for EUR 10 in SuperValu Clane and Salinns.

Tried all three of the new 8 degrees beers last night, thought they were all good but the imperial stout was excellent. Also had a White Hag Meabh Rua, and a Metalman Smokescreen. Sore head today.

Only found out the other day Beavertown was started by Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin's son.

Grayditch wrote: »

Only found out the other day Beavertown was started by Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin's son.

You're not paying enough attention so.

BaZmO* wrote: »

Forgot to mention, did you know that Robert Plant promotes/is associated with the brewery? He was on the Sunday Brunch (on Sunday funnily enough) and he took out a couple of cans of the stuff to promote it, and also name checked them a few times.

jsa112 wrote: »

His son owns Beavertown. I really liked their smoked porter myself. Think you are walking a fine line when smoking things, had Emelisse smoked rye ipa before which was dreadful

Down in the Black Sheep supping some buried at sea to nourish myself for the nights lack of good beer in the Academy

Baldy Conscience wrote: »

I'm doing the same before heading to Howl At The Moon

It's actually annoying having to goto a place these days with nothing nice on tap. I would sooner give Galway bay the cash for a few good beers rather than the Academy for their 6 euro Heineken! Will have my fill here and enjoy their water!