What beer are we drinking this week, too?

Grayditch · 27-11-2014 6:39pm

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.

slayerking · 27-11-2014 9:18pm

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?

drumswan · 27-11-2014 9:38pm

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.

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, as well as loads of new Weird Beard from Drinkstore. Oh and some Kernel on draught in Belfast. Beervana

Lovely Bloke · 27-11-2014 10:06pm

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?

doubtful, the fifteen quid is a donation to charity for xmas.

Redsoxfan · 27-11-2014 10:50pm

drumswan wrote:

Picked up the three in bottles from Drinkstore this evening.

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

Insect Overlord · 28-11-2014 12:53am

Couple of little treats tonight. Dunnes are sold out of Harviestoun's Old Engine Oil, so I had to spend a little bit more on it in Fine Wines. Picked up a very reasonably priced OFAF while I was there. Always lovely, both beers.

revz · 28-11-2014 1:16am

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.

Joekers · 28-11-2014 1:19am

revz wrote: »

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.

What were the prices like ?

Grayditch · 28-11-2014 3:15am

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.

revz · 28-11-2014 8:21am

Joekers wrote: »

What were the prices like ?

€6.50 an American pint for the 2 9%'ers. Think the Dubbel was the same though not 100%

Lovely Bloke · 28-11-2014 10:19am

Anyone tried the Justice stuff from Clane?

toffeeshel · 28-11-2014 10:24am

baconsarnie wrote: »

Ohh!!! Big White Hag fan here- from bottle or keg, & if the latter, is the Imperial Stout one of them? (Please say yes!!)

Bottle- if you keep asking them for it on draught they might stock it

BeerNut · 28-11-2014 10:30am

Baldy Conscience wrote: »

Anyone tried the Justice stuff from Clane?

Justice yes. I haven't seen Revolution or Revenge on sale anywhere in Dublin yet.

Lovely Bloke · 28-11-2014 10:33am

BeerNut wrote: »

Justice yes. I haven't seen Revolution or Revenge on sale anywhere in Dublin yet.

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?

toffeeshel · 28-11-2014 10:33am

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

BMJD · 28-11-2014 11:52am

I had a Jack Cody's Smiggy Amber Ale last night, was very nice indeed.

Redsoxfan · 28-11-2014 11:59am

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.

drumswan · 28-11-2014 12:14pm

revz wrote: »

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.

Only tried the DIPA and also got some slightly harsh alcohol from it, both in the aroma and the finish. Mellowed a bit, or my palette adjusted as I drank it. Wonder how fresh it is, could maybe do with a few weeks in the bottle.

banjopaul · 28-11-2014 1:39pm

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.

Lovely Bloke · 28-11-2014 1:56pm

Anything decent pouring in O'Neill's?

Grayditch · 28-11-2014 5:07pm

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

Son0vagun · 28-11-2014 6:53pm

Grayditch wrote: »

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

It's true. Great interview with Logan Plant on the Beer O'Clock Show podcast on their Beavertown special!

BaZmO* · 28-11-2014 7:34pm

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

Lovely Bloke · 28-11-2014 8:14pm

Chameleon Smokescreen about the most interesting at first glance.

Disappointingly the White Gypsy is Weiss

Ronan|Raven · 28-11-2014 8:32pm

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

Lovely Bloke · 28-11-2014 8:35pm

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

Ronan|Raven · 28-11-2014 8:37pm

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!

RasTa · 28-11-2014 8:54pm

Ronan|Raven wrote: »

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!

You need this for gigs, if you're a whiskey fan...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Premier-Housewares-Hip-Flask-Stainless/dp/B000SM5HWQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1417204143&sr=8-2&keywords=hip+flasks+8oz

Lovely Bloke · 28-11-2014 9:00pm

Lol I was just given two small chocolates with a Dark Arts because it's a chocolate porter, apparently.

Nice.

Ronan|Raven · 28-11-2014 9:12pm

RasTa wrote: »

You need this for gigs, if you're a whiskey fan...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Premier-Housewares-Hip-Flask-Stainless/dp/B000SM5HWQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1417204143&sr=8-2&keywords=hip+flasks+8oz

Oh I have one but myself and the amber spirit don't get along!

What beer are we drinking this week, too?

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