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Beer, IPA, Porter, Ale, Stout???

  • 27-04-2013 4:41pm
    #1
    hellomott0
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭


    Hi,

    I have a few questions regarding beer.

    I have been drinking it for the past 4-5 years but mainly the well known ones.

    So I was wondering, after seeing a show on tv, what is IPA, porter, ale compared to normal beer. I know this might sound like a dumb question but I would like an answer from people who have tried some of them.

    Also, what are some good, dark/brown, beers/ales/stouts you can buy around off licences in Ireland. Obviously I know about Guinness, but something different.

    Thanks in advance...


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  • #2
    Seaneh
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 18,300 ✭✭✭✭Seaneh


    It's all beer.

    They are all different styles of beer.

    Just like Rioja, Cab Sav, pinot grigio, merlot and pinot noir are all styles of wine.


  • #3
    MANUTD99
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,165 ✭✭✭MANUTD99


    hellomott0 wrote: »
    Hi,

    I have a few questions regarding beer.

    I have been drinking it for the past 4-5 years but mainly the well known ones.

    So I was wondering, after seeing a show on tv, what is IPA, porter, ale compared to normal beer. I know this might sound like a dumb question but I would like an answer from people who have tried some of them.

    Also, what are some good, dark/brown, beers/ales/stouts you can buy around off licences in Ireland. Obviously I know about Guinness, but something different.

    Thanks in advance...

    Get yourself a pint of Galway Hooker in the pub or Howling Gale Ale. O Hara's Red. Trouble Or.

    Your taste buds are about to be transformed. The thoughts of drinking Heineken/Carlsberg/Bud/Coors will be a distant memory. Going out of the way to get to a pub that serves craft beer is worth every extra footstep


  • #4
    twerg_85
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 391 ✭✭twerg_85


    Normally IPA's are hoppier. The flavours you get can be described as fresh/zesty/citrus.
    Porter is dark beer and the flavours would normally be described as caramel/coffee/chocolate/coffee.
    Ale covers a wide range of things - a decent red/amber ale will often have a more malty taste, think roasted cereals.

    Of course, these descriptions all overlap, you get different varieties of each etc.

    Personally, I'm not a fan of a lot of the craft porters. I love IPA's, but I don't like Pale Ales (Landlord by Timothy Taylor is very highly regarded by most, but I don't like it). The moral is, you should try as many different styles and brweries as you can and find what you like.

    If starting from guinness, you could look at Porterhouse Plain (on draught), Leann Follain, Dark Arts or guinness extra (or foreign ?).

    If starting from lager, you could try O'Haras IPA, Galway Hooker, Helvick Gold.

    The thornbridge beers are also very good and cover a wider selction.

    There are many more to try of course, enjoy !

    F.


  • #5
    Saruman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,389 ✭✭✭✭Saruman


    hellomott0 wrote: »

    Also, what are some good, dark/brown, beers/ales/stouts you can buy around off licences in Ireland. Obviously I know about Guinness, but something different.

    Thanks in advance...

    Since the first questions have been answered already. I will try and help you on this one.
    I can't tell you what's good as what I and many beer drinkers think of as good might not be something you like. For instance I love Leann Folláin extra stout but it's a bit much for some.

    It's hard to give you a proper example without knowing where you live so here are two that deliver anywhere in the country. Drinkstore in stoneybatter. Just pick random beers to try.

    Or TheBeerClub, they have a number of hampers of mixed beer.

    I also suggest looking for a local craft beer bar if you are in one of the bigger cities. They will usually have tasting trays where you can try random beers without having to pay for a full pint.

    One last thing. If you have an android or iPhone, seach for Beoirfinder and it will show you places to go. It links to the Beoir directory which you can also use if you don't have either type of phone.


  • #6
    Aglomerado
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,785 ✭✭✭Aglomerado


    MANUTD99 wrote: »
    Get yourself a pint of Galway Hooker in the pub or Howling Gale Ale. O Hara's Red. Trouble Or.

    Your taste buds are about to be transformed. The thoughts of drinking Heineken/Carlsberg/Bud/Coors will be a distant memory. Going out of the way to get to a pub that serves craft beer is worth every extra footstep

    I had a Howling Gale Ale last night, fantastic stuff! Those 8 Degrees boys know what they're at. :)


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