Flying Dog Gonzo Imperial Porter and Classic Pale Ale for Tesco?

[RonMexico]

Just heard via twitter that both of these will be available in Tesco this week.I presume they meant the UK though, what are the odds that Tesco Ireland will stock them?

[oblivious]

If you start asking at customer server desk they might, the pale ale is available over here if a few decent off licenses

[BeerNut]

Originally Posted by RonMexico

Jwhat are the odds that Tesco Ireland will stock them?

About zero. In the UK people expect variety, and the supermarkets compete to provide that (at the same time as Flying Dog in Tesco there's BrewDog in Sainsbury's). But the Irish supermarket punter is happy enough with cans of Miller, Dutch Gold and Kopparberg, so there's very little incentive for the likes of Tesco to fill the shelves of expensive stuff that isn't even advertised anywhere

There is, however, a good selection of the Flying Dog range in the quality beer off licences at the moment, as Oblivious says.

[DBCyc]

Originally Posted by BeerNut

But the Irish supermarket punter is happy enough with cans of Miller, Dutch Gold and Kopparberg

So true

Originally Posted by BeerNut

There is, however, a good selection of the Flying Dog range in the quality beer off licences at the moment, as Oblivious says.

I have seen the Flying Dog range in DrinkStore in Stoneybatter, Sweeneys in Glasnevin and Redmonds in Ranelagh recently. I'm particularly fond of their Flying Dog IPA...yum yum. The Hunter S. Thompson endorsement sold them to me in the first place...what a legend!

[nialler24]

I saw some flying dog beers up in the Abbots Ale House last night. Wishing I bought some now

[mayordenis]

Plenty of it in Abbots yea great stuff - grab it next time nialler.
I was drinking Flying Dog Doggie Style on draught in In De Wildermann in the 'dam in january nom nom nom.

[oblivious]

Originally Posted by DBCyc

The Hunter S. Thompson endorsement sold them to me in the first place...what a legend!

I think its was the gonzo arthist Ralph Steadman rather than Hunter S. Thompson

[DBCyc]

Originally Posted by oblivious

I think its was the gonzo arthist Ralph Steadman rather than Hunter S. Thompson

yes indeed his artwork is on the labels, but i first noticed the thompson quote "good people drink good beer" and that sold it for me!

[oblivious]

Originally Posted by DBCyc

yes indeed his artwork is on the labels, but i first noticed the thompson quote "good people drink good beer" and that sold it for me!

Ah ok

[RonMexico]

The connection between Flying Dog and Hunter S. Thompson is stronger than that. Flying Dog is owned by George Stranahan who is a lifelong friend and neighbour of Hunter in Woody Creek Colorado. Hunter bought Owl Farm from Stranahan back in the 60s. He also according to Stranahan - "taught my kids how to smoke pot." The name Flying Dog came about when either Stranahan or his friend dropped some acid at Thompsons and started seeing flying dogs After Stranahan started up the brewery Hunter gave them a slogan - "Good people drink good beer!" along with another - "Good beer, no $hit!" The beer then came under restrictions over the slogan on the label due to the strict Colorado censorship laws and Thompson insisted that they fight the ruling to the bitter end. He hired some of the best lawyers in the country and in the end won. He also brought in Ralph Steadman to design the labels.

I am a Gonzo freak Here's my website (shameless plug) http://totallygonzo.org

I just heard from Flying Dog that the brew will be available in 300 stores across the U.K. - none for Ireland

Does anyone know if any Flying Dog is available in the Limerick area? I am mad to get my hands on some!!

[oblivious]

Originally Posted by RonMexico

I just heard from Flying Dog that the brew will be available in 300 stores across the U.K. - none for Ireland

Yea it is, Redmonds of Ranelagh is just one there are other have a number of their range

an I have a bottle of Gonzo porter at home

[RonMexico]

I am not in Dublin though. Limerick area.

[mayto]

Originally Posted by RonMexico

I am not in Dublin though. Limerick area.

If you cannot get locally, UK site beersofeurope.com may be worth looking at. Works out at about 2.60 euro a bottle delivered. Minimum order is 48 bottles(2 cases), but you can get a mix of beers of course, so many to choose from . The Odell St. Lupulin Extra Pale Ale is another cracking beer, low bitterness and nice floral/hoppy aroma.

[DBCyc]

Originally Posted by RonMexico

The connection between Flying Dog and Hunter S. Thompson is stronger than that...

That's really interesting, cheers! I dont know Limerick at all but maybe you could find an off-licence that sells some premium/world beers and ask them to get some in for you?

[oblivious]

RonMexico beersofeurope are worth looking into they have a very wide selection a one f the best shipping around