What beer are we drinking this week? Episode 3

Ipso · 06-02-2017 05:00PM

HopsAndJumps wrote: »

Did you get the lost coast beer here? I went to that brewery a few years back, they have some good stuff.

Their Great White wheat beer is lovely and they also have a nice Oatmeal stout called 8 Ball.

VW 1 · 06-02-2017 09:15PM

I know Belgium is a hotbed for breweries, but I'm off to Amsterdam in the morning, is there any hidden gems I need to be looking out for in the way of pubs or breweries?

CR 7 · 06-02-2017 09:30PM

VW 1 wrote: »

I know Belgium is a hotbed for breweries, but I'm off to Amsterdam in the morning, is there any hidden gems I need to be looking out for in the way of pubs or breweries?

De Prael and T'Ij for breweries, and Arendsnest for bar are my favourites anyway. All very easy to get to from centraal station.

BeerNut · 06-02-2017 09:32PM

Gollem on Raamsteeg is a superb bar.

VW 1 · 06-02-2017 09:37PM

BeerNut wrote:

Gollem on Raamsteeg is a superb bar.

Its right down on the waterfront isn't it? I passed this when I was over a few months ago on a day trip, didn't have time to pop in though.

ben.schlomo · 06-02-2017 10:51PM

Finally got around to OFAF at the weekend,was grand, wasn't blown away by any means. Expectations may have been too high.

BeerNut · 07-02-2017 08:20AM

VW 1 wrote: »

Its right down on the waterfront isn't it?

It's in an alley near a canal, but then lots of Amsterdam is.

Ravelleman · 07-02-2017 11:34AM

I had a Rascals 8:01 mint chocolate stout last night. I went in with an open mind but found the presence of the mint rather annoying. I'm not sure what I was expecting.

RasTa · 08-02-2017 11:48PM

First time having an O'Hara's pale ale in a long time. Actually not that bad, threw it on top of the 4 for a tenner deal in Tescos with 3 Extra Stout's.

Surprised if it's dry hoped though

Ronan|Raven · 09-02-2017 10:14PM

a bottle of Little Island crafted Irish Apple Cider which seems to be from the same "house" as Kenmare..

andekwarhola · 10-02-2017 08:09AM

Heard there is a barrel aged version of Brehon Shanco Dubh around. Always loved the original version. Has anybody seen it in any Dublin shops?

jsa112 · 10-02-2017 09:14AM

It's in Baggot Street Wines, but it's like 28 euros. Haven't seen it anywhere else in Dublin fyi

Creamy Goodness · 10-02-2017 09:39AM

There was a bottle of it in Blackrock Cellar but if I remember correctly it was before Christmas when I spotted it.

andekwarhola · 10-02-2017 10:26AM

jsa112 wrote: »

It's in Baggot Street Wines, but it's like 28 euros. Haven't seen it anywhere else in Dublin fyi

!!!!!!

Probably get it anyway...

Lovely Bloke · 10-02-2017 11:21AM

Was in The Back Page last night in Phibsboro.

Couple of their house beers, 13 Seconds porter and Four20 Hemp Ale - both decent.

Also a pint of Yannaroddy, very delish.

CianRyan · 10-02-2017 11:31AM

Hemp ale?
Consider me intrigued.

Cast Iron · 10-02-2017 11:06PM

Few in the Brew Dock tonight.
Full Sail, familiar to all, Big RIver ipa, liked it got mandarin element and Hexed nice big fruity DIPA, well balanced I thought.

Finishing off with a Blacks CVI Stout...velvet.

Passenger · 11-02-2017 12:24AM

O Brother Joe Coffee Porter

Delicious, medium bodied coffee Porter. Slightly dry flavour. O Brother are doing some decent stuff.

VW 1 · 11-02-2017 01:02AM

Had a Trappist Rochefort 10 and a Delirium Tremens in Gollem in Amsterdam.

Excellent beer selection and nice nerdy atmosphere. Thoroughly enjoyable.

Ronan|Raven · 11-02-2017 10:42PM

I was enjoying a bottle of Liefmans Goudenband until herself decided she wanted to try it and is now demanding more of it. might have a cup of tea I suppose..

Amirani · 11-02-2017 11:30PM

Wicklow Wolf Poles Apart South IPA - Pretty good, very smooth and drinkable.

Northbound 70 Magnum IPA - Not a fan. Normally like high IBU beers, but this is a bit just doesn't do it for me. Too much of a banana sort of twang to it.

Lovely Bloke · 11-02-2017 11:34PM

Couple of Crooked Stave beers this evening

Progenitor Golden Sour Ale - lovely subtle sourness.

Surette Saison Barrel Aged - delicious beer.

Zaph · 11-02-2017 11:43PM

Been on medication for the last month that meant I couldn't drink. Off it now, and a Founders Breakfast Stout is definitely a good way to put an end to the imposed dry spell.

limnam · 12-02-2017 05:48PM

Zaph wrote: »

Been on medication for the last month that meant I couldn't drink. Off it now, and a Founders Breakfast Stout is definitely a good way to put an end to the imposed dry spell.

It's on tap down in the rebel county at the mo.

Nice way to get back into the swing of it Zaph!

Zaph · 12-02-2017 06:32PM

limnam wrote: »

It's on tap down in the rebel county at the mo.

Won't be visiting the in-laws any time soon, so I'll probably miss out there. Never had it on tap, but I'd definitely like to.

the beer revolu · 12-02-2017 07:32PM

Ronan|Raven wrote: »

I was enjoying a bottle of Liefmans Goudenband until herself decided she wanted to try it and is now demanding more of it. might have a cup of tea I suppose..

My wife who generally doesn't like beer has become a sour fiend!

Not sure about this sharing lark.

Uncle_moe · 13-02-2017 10:55AM

Verdant - Headband: very odd smelling IPA, slightly like ripe brie but tastes fruity and sour. Most interesting beer I've had in a while.
Goose Island - Sofie: decent saison without being remarkable.
Mike Hess Solis Occasus - big west coast IPA, dry and packed with hops.

ronnie3585 · 13-02-2017 01:37PM

Had two from the Buxton/Stillwater collaboration over the weekend, the sour IPA and the imperial stout. Both were excellent, particularly the stout.

Uncle_moe · 13-02-2017 02:24PM

Anyone seen the new born to die or brewdog/cloudwater collaboration beer anywhere?

ciaran76 · 13-02-2017 03:08PM

Had a pint of Green Jack Mahseer IPA on cask in Wetherspoons in Blanchardstown.
Think it was 2.95 a pint so good price.

Quite a sweet taste up front like caramel then finishes off mildly hoppy citrus bite. Leaves a slight mouthdrying feeling. Not bad.

What beer are we drinking this week? Episode 3

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