Calling all Real Ale fans

BeerNut · 03-03-2009 11:33am #1

On Sunday week (15th March) the Bull & Castle in Christchurch will be tapping a cask of Leann Folláin stout, the first time it has offered cask beer, and the only draught Real Ale available in Dublin outside the Porterhouses. It's part of their St Patrick's Festival and, subject to availability, will be on until 17th March.

If cask beer is your thing and you wish that more places in Dublin sold it, this is the opportunity to get out there and show your support by drinking it. The faster it goes the more readily the next cask beer will appear. And perhaps other licensees will start to notice there's a market for it.

Leann Folláin is the new extra stout from Carlow Brewing. It's oak-aged (I think -- it certainly tastes it) and is 6% ABV. Superquinn are currently stocking it in bottled form for €2.39.

Ham'nd'egger · 03-03-2009 5:42pm

BeerNut wrote: »

On Sunday week (15th March) the Bull & Castle in Christchurch will be tapping a cask of Leann Folláin stout, the first time it has offered cask beer, and the only draught Real Ale available in Dublin outside the Porterhouses. It's part of their St Patrick's Festival and, subject to availability, will be on until 17th March.

If cask beer is your thing and you wish that more places in Dublin sold it, this is the opportunity to get out there and show your support by drinking it. The faster it goes the more readily the next cask beer will appear. And perhaps other licensees will start to notice there's a market for it.

Leann Folláin is the new extra stout from Carlow Brewing. It's oak-aged (I think -- it certainly tastes it) and is 6% ABV. Superquinn are currently stocking it in bottled form for €2.39.

Wow, this is good news for sure! Do you know if it will be served by gravity or hand pump?

BeerNut · 03-03-2009 7:12pm

Hamndegger wrote: »

Do you know if it will be served by gravity or hand pump?

Nope. I'll see what I can find out.

slayerking · 03-03-2009 8:39pm

Great news beernut!!
Will it only be available from the 15th to 17th or do you have any more info!!
I'd love to try it but its not exactly down the road from me (shakes fist at screen)!!! :mad:

BeerNut · 03-03-2009 8:53pm

slayerking wrote: »

Will it only be available from the 15th to 17th or do you have any more info!!

It goes on sale on the 15th but I don't know how much there'll be or if there are plans for any more. I guess it'll depend on how this works out.

If I find out more I'll post it.

BeerNut · 14-03-2009 4:01pm

So, the cask and handpump are set up and the first pint will be pulled at 6pm tomorrow, Sunday 15th.

There is a possibility of a second cask if this one sells out quickly.

And, as it turns out, Leann Folláin isn't oak-aged at all: that's just what it tastes like.

slayerking · 14-03-2009 5:57pm

Looks nice!!!:)
I'm a fan of O'Haras other stouts but I havent managed to get my hands on Leann Follean yet.
Might try and make it in for a pint some of the evenins its on.

Will this be the start of many cask beers in the B&C?

BeerNut · 14-03-2009 5:58pm

slayerking wrote: »

Will this be the start of many cask beers in the B&C?

Only if this one goes quickly enough. It's very much a test case.

BeerNut · 16-03-2009 12:21pm

Had a few pints last night and it's really good. A big creamy pint that doesn't freeze your hand off is wonderful.

MediaTank · 16-03-2009 2:52pm

On my way there now, hope there's some left.

MT

MediaTank · 17-03-2009 9:10am

Had four lovely pints yesterday afternoon. Very very nice if a little warm for my liking. Thanks for the heads up BeerNut. Hopefully we'll see more cask ale about soon.

MT

BeerNut · 17-03-2009 9:33am

I certainly hope so. That cask sold in 24 hours and 16 minutes, so I think the case has been made for it. Thanks for helping out -- your sacrifice is appreciated

A few people did remark that it was a bit warm -- could be that the cooling jacket wasn't working right. But these are all teething troubles which can be sorted out next time. Or the one after that...

MediaTank · 17-03-2009 11:28am

BeerNut wrote: »

Thanks for helping out -- your sacrifice is appreciated

I like to help out

If only I could have enjoyed a cigar with it...

The cooling jacket was on top of the keg, so as it emptied it would be less and less effective.

kenmc · 17-03-2009 6:57pm

There was an immersion chiller in the keg according to the manager.

dereko1969 · 18-03-2009 11:26am

any idea if the porterhouse will be having a cask of this at their festival?

BeerNut · 18-03-2009 12:22pm

dereko1969 wrote: »

any idea if the porterhouse will be having a cask of this at their festival?

That's an interesting question. I've seen very little information on what the Porterhouse Irish Beer & Whiskey Festival (26 March to 5 April) is going to involve. But I do know that a) The Porterhouse doesn't much seem to like the notion of serving cask beer, yet b) Hilden and Whitewater are both listed as participants, which would suggest that cask might just be an option.

Whether that translates to a likelihood of other Irish brewers producing casks remains to be seen.

However, Carlow will have their Druid's Brew cask stout at the Franciscan Well Easter Festival this year (11th & 12th April), and there are usually a few other Irish beers on cask at it.

BeerNut · 26-03-2009 4:23pm

More Real Ale in Dublin: Porterhouse Temple Bar have just put Hilden Ale and Scullion's on -- and on gravity no less, for you hardcore purists

It's part of their Irish Beer and Whiskey festival which started today.

slayerking · 26-03-2009 4:36pm

BeerNut wrote: »

More Real Ale in Dublin: Porterhouse Temple Bar have just put Hilden Ale and Scullion's on -- and on gravity no less, for you hardcore purists It's part of their Irish Beer and Whiskey festival which started today.

Have you got a chance to tried any of them yet? Yay or nay?!!

mayordenis · 26-03-2009 4:39pm

Thank **** I'm up for the the match at the weekend might be able to catch a couple of pints

BeerNut · 26-03-2009 4:44pm

slayerking wrote: »

Have you got a chance to tried any of them yet?

I've had them both before: they're solid light pale ales -- good sunny-day drinking, but nothing strange or startling. I had a nip of the Hilden Ale this afternoon before it had fully dropped and it tasted mostly fine.

Worth drinking, and especially if they're likely to lead on to more and better.

slayerking · 26-03-2009 4:56pm

BeerNut wrote: »

I've had them both before: they're solid light pale ales -- good sunny-day drinking, but nothing strange or startling. I had a nip of the Hilden Ale this afternoon before it had fully dropped and it tasted mostly fine.

Worth drinking, and especially if they're likely to lead on to more and better.

Might try and make the trip in to the porterhouse next week to sample a few.
Cheers.

dereko1969 · 26-03-2009 5:50pm

had planned on popping into the porterhouse central after work but now i'll have to trek all the way to temple bar - drat! any inkling if any of the other branches will be getting cask in?

oblivious · 26-03-2009 7:21pm

BeerNut wrote: »

More Real Ale in Dublin: Porterhouse Temple Bar have just put Hilden Ale and Scullion's on -- and on gravity no less, for you hardcore purists

Oh sweet I will be dropping in on friday:)

I do prefer Hilden Ale over Scullion's on hand pump anyway

dereko1969 · 26-03-2009 10:51pm

first time having the hilden and the scullion, really really liked the hilden ale, reminded me a little of bitter and twisted (except not as bitter or twisted). wasn't mad gone on the scullion though and thought the purgatory pale ale wasn't up to much - the clotworthy dobbin was very nice though.
seemed to be quite a few of the hilden's poured while i was there which was good to see.

slayerking · 29-03-2009 8:50pm

So, how are the casks selling?
Are they still available?

kenmc · 29-03-2009 9:48pm

dereko1969 wrote: »

first time having the hilden and the scullion, really really liked the hilden ale, reminded me a little of bitter and twisted (except not as bitter or twisted). wasn't mad gone on the scullion though and thought the purgatory pale ale wasn't up to much - the clotworthy dobbin was very nice though.
seemed to be quite a few of the hilden's poured while i was there which was good to see.

Agree, wasn't mad about the scullion, had the hilden before up in belfast though, it's a lot nicer. Clotworthy is lovely though.

BeerNut · 29-03-2009 10:11pm

slayerking wrote: »

So, how are the casks selling?
Are they still available?

From what I hear, they are selling, which means it's hit and miss whether one's available at any given time. They don't seem to be able to replace them instantly.

slayerking · 29-03-2009 10:38pm

BeerNut wrote: »

From what I hear, they are selling, which means it's hit and miss whether one's available at any given time. They don't seem to be able to replace them instantly.

Good the hear there going down well.
Might make it in tomorrow to sample them if there available. Show my support for cask!
As well as a few others!

mayordenis · 31-03-2009 7:30pm

Denis Inner Monologue : Aha the festival is still on time for some delicious Ale
Denis: Hi I'll have 2 Pints of the Hilden please.
BarLady: We won't Have it until tomorrow again I'm afraid
Denis Inner Monologue: Hmm ****, ****ty ****, Ok people have mentioned Scullions I must have some Ale.
Denis: 2 Pints of Scullions
BarLady: We won't Have it until tomorrow again I'm afraid
Denis: ....
Denis Inner Monologue : ....
Denis: Clotworthy Dobbin?
BarLady: Sure

The moral of the story?
Clothworthy Dobbin is tasty but Denis was still sad and Ale-less.
....

oblivious · 31-03-2009 7:39pm

mayordenis wrote: »

The moral of the story?
Clothworthy Dobbin is tasty but Denis was still sad and Ale-less.
....

Unfortunately that is the down side of cask ale it take time to vent and drop bright

mayordenis · 31-03-2009 11:03pm

oblivious wrote: »

Unfortunately that is the down side of cask ale it take time to vent and drop bright

It's my fault for living in cork

noby · 01-04-2009 7:49am

oblivious wrote: »

Unfortunately that is the down side of cask ale it take time to vent and drop bright

That may also be the down side of cask not being a regular thing here - I'm sure any cellar man across the sea worth his/her salt wouldn't have gaps like that, especially when we're talking about a ten day period.

I'm presuming they're gearing up for a full board at the weekend.

oblivious · 01-04-2009 8:16am

noby wrote: »

That may also be the down side of cask not being a regular thing here - I'm sure any cellar man across the sea worth his/her salt wouldn't have gaps like that, especially when we're talking about a ten day period.

Very true, also they would usually have more than one been served by gravity or pump. But that been said I have been in plenty of places that have 2-3 hand pumps with one or two operational because a cask was still on stillage

Also what I mean that the cask was a novelty for the festival and they are never going to be like a keg that can be rapidly changed over

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