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What beer are we drinking this week, too?

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    #1472
    Seaneh
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 18,300 ✭✭✭✭Seaneh


    Grayditch wrote: »
    I really like Bo Bristle IPA.

    First time I had it like a year ago it was pretty crap, had it more recently (christmas-ish) and it was a LOT better, then again down in IFSC at the indoor fest and it was better again, apparently since then they have started dry hopping it more and it's better again but haven't tried it since.


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    #1473
    strobe
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    What's your deal Seanah? You always post 'insider information/breaking news' styley stuff. Are you in the brewing industry or are you just an enthusiast/conossieur(that word is pretty much unspellable apparently) that keeps a breast (giggity) of things? Just curious.


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    #1474
    cunnifferous
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    Grayditch wrote: »
    I really like Bo Bristle IPA.

    Tried it ages ago thought it was a crap, bland english style IPA. It's probably improved in the mean time tho. Something similar happened to Trouble Brewing Sabotage IPA, improved at lot compared to what it used to be. I guess most of these brewerys are new and still finding their feet. The fierce competition in the Irish craft beer market at the moment probably helps too.


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    #1475
    Owryan
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    Got to try Franciscan Well Red Ale on draught last night, damn fine beer


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    #1476
    Seaneh
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    strobe wrote: »
    What's your deal Seanah? You always post 'insider information/breaking news' styley stuff. Are you in the brewing industry or are you just an enthusiast/conossieur(that word is pretty much unspellable apparently) that keeps a breast (giggity) of things? Just curious.

    I'm a student who spends more time browsing twitter/facebook than studying who happens to like beer quite a bit and takes an interest in Irish brews.

    The pics I posted today came from Brew Dock and Hookers FB pages. Just happened to be on my news feed.


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    #1477
    Grayditch
    Registered Users Posts: 14,347 ✭✭✭✭Grayditch


    That was my first Bo Bristle and I'm glad I didn't try the earlier one. That'll be a regular pick up for me, I'd say.

    On Hardknott Azimuth IPA, now. As the bottle suggested, hint of apricot. It's really nice actually. Very fruity, but dry on the finish.

    That's 2/2 good from Hardknott for me, now.


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    #1478
    Seaneh
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    Grayditch wrote: »
    That was my first Bo Bristle and I'm glad I didn't try the earlier one. That'll be a regular pick up for me, I'd say.

    On Hardknott Azimuth IPA, now. As the bottle suggested, hint of apricot. It's really nice actually. Very fruity, but dry on the finish.

    That's 2/2 good from Hardknott for me, now.

    I think Cassidy's have the Bo Bristle on tap if you want to try it on draught, had it last time I was there anyway.


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    #1479
    Grayditch
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    Seaneh wrote: »
    I think Cassidy's have the Bo Bristle on tap if you want to try it on draught, had it last time I was there anyway.

    Yeah, I'd definitely grab one next time I'm passing, nice one.


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    #1480
    Ronan|Raven
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    Off topic somewhat but it is great to see the list of Irish Breweries that was posted above and it will be great to see St Mels start brewing in Longford and hopefully someone takes over the old Galway Hooker premises in Roscommon. Things really have taken off in the last 24 months in terms of availability and options for someone to try something other than the big boys offerings.

    Oh and as for drinking tonight, Zywiec, which has sadly become not as pleasant as I remember. :(


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    #1481
    rob316
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    At home sipping on mountain man -green bullet. Very nice and only €1.50 a 33cl bottle


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    #1482
    Grayditch
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    Sierra Nevada Beer Camp #95 Imperial Red Ale.

    Hadn't seen this one before, so an "imperial red ale" interested me. It's what you'd expect, from SN, quality wise. Got quite strong as it warmed in the hand. Not sure I'd trust this type of drink from many other breweries, infact has anyone ever had another imperial red ale?


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    #1483
    Grayditch
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    rob316 wrote: »
    At home sipping on mountain man -green bullet. Very nice and only €1.50 a 33cl bottle

    I'd pick a load up at the price! Quite fond of Hairy Goat, too.


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    #1484
    BeerNut
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    cunnifferous wrote: »
    Interested to see what the session ale is like. I'm a big fan of dead pony club, wonder if it compares..
    More Jarl than Dead Pony, but fuppin' lovely. €5.10 a pint in Against the Grain.

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    #1485
    laros
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    Very nice and only €1.50 a 33cl bottle

    Where would that be...?


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    #1486
    rob316
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    laros wrote: »
    Where would that be...?

    Hadn't realised it was popular. It was in the galvins carry out on Brandon road in cork city.


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    #1487
    Heroditas
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    Owryan wrote: »
    Got to try Franciscan Well Red Ale on draught last night, damn fine beer

    Absolutely love their Purgatory IPA.

    Started tonight with a KPA, then a Full Sail and now having a can of Punk.
    Punk is nice but not nearly as nice as the other two. I used to love it but it just seems a bit imbalanced compared to other IPAs nowadays.


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    #1488
    BaZmO*
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    Gigantic IPA. As good as an IPA can get. Great beer.


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    #1489
    Seaneh
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    BeerNut wrote: »
    More Jarl than Dead Pony, but fuppin' lovely. €5.10 a pint in Against the Grain.

    Was about to something similar. Just Had a (generous) taster in Brew Dock (same price here). Very nice beer, Troubles new fella must know what he's at!
    Sipping a pint of whistle blower now. Fantastic beer. The nose is unassuming but dear lord the taste is a face full of hops.

    3 out of 3 for me from troubles new brews. Hope they are all made regulars.


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    #1490
    Seaneh
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    BaZmO* wrote: »
    Gigantic IPA. As good as an IPA can get. Great beer.

    Whered you pick up that gem?

    We don't get enough good oregonian beers this side of the world (rogue can fup off back to the donut shop).


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    #1491
    BaZmO*
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    Seaneh wrote: »
    Whered you pick up that gem?

    We don't get enough good oregonian beers this side of the world (rogue can fup off back to the donut shop).

    Ha.

    Got it from Brewdog. Also got a bottle of The Future Is Now too :)


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    #1492
    Seaneh
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    BaZmO* wrote: »
    Ha.

    Got it from Brewdog. Also got a bottle of The Future Is Now too :)


    I need to actually look at the BD shop. What's shipping like?

    The envy is strong in me right now.


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    #1493
    Redsoxfan
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    Kenmare Irish Pale Ale. Fairly average?

    Had started the night with 2 cans each of Brooklyn Lager and Sierra Nevada Torpedo. You know what you're getting and I like it.


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    #1494
    Redsoxfan
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    BeerNut wrote: »
    More Jarl than Dead Pony, but fuppin' lovely. €5.10 a pint in Against the Grain.


    How does it compare to the Blacks Session Pale Ale (if you have tried)?


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    #1495
    ciaran76
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    Started with Founders All Day from a can then a few Dead Pony clubs and finished off with a Jackhammer.

    Nice hoppy evening.


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    #1496
    Seaneh
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    I haven't had blacks session (big fan of blacks though) but I think it's worth trying independent of anything else. For 5.10 a pint it's a cracking beer and for something thats only 3.6% avb it has a lot going on flavor and smell wise. I actually think it smells a lot more complex than whistle blower does despite being less than half as strong alcoholicly.


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    #1497
    Seaneh
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    ciaran76 wrote: »
    Started with Founders All Day from a can then a few Dead Pony clubs and finished off with a Jackhammer.

    Nice hoppy evening.

    You had me until jackhammer.


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    #1498
    ciaran76
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    Seaneh wrote: »
    You had me until jackhammer.

    I like it.


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    #1499
    Seaneh
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    Redsoxfan wrote: »
    Kenmare Irish Pale Ale. Fairly average?

    Had started the night with 2 cans each of Brooklyn Lager and Sierra Nevada Torpedo. You know what you're getting and I like it.

    I haven't tasted it yet so I can't pass comment on the beer itself besides pointing out that it's a long way from the coast of Kerry it was brewed.


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    #1500
    Heroditas
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    Moved on to a Carrig Pipers Pale Ale.
    Reminds me of earlier versions of Sabotage but not as nice.
    Still, not bad for a relatively new brewery.


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    #1501
    Amirani
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    Some Sierra Nevada Torpedo tonight. One I'm always happy to go back to.


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