What beer are we drinking this week? Episode 3

smelly sock · 11-03-2017 08:01PM

Have a couple of cans of heineken in the chiller. Sometimes sticking with the simple stuff is better.

BaZmO* · 12-03-2017 06:59PM

Had I look st the calendar today and it turns out it's a Sunday. So to celebrate I decided to crack open a bottle KBS 2016.

Aged it a year and it has made a huge difference. Last year the Bourbon was real in your face harsh but it has mellowed without being lost. Milky sweet malts with bursts of chocolate along with a nice, but in proportion, alcohol burn. Velvety and smooth and just gorgeous. The reason I drink beer.

VW 1 · 12-03-2017 07:50PM

BaZmO* wrote:

Had I look st the calendar today and it turns out it's a Sunday. So to celebrate I decided to crack open a bottle KBS 2016.

Loving the logic.

I've a KBS, 200 fathoms, Narwhal and the O'Haras anniversary edition all of which have been ageing in or around a year now. Must nearly be time to check the notes from first time around and retaste!

Johnny Drama_11 · 13-03-2017 07:55AM

Tried a neck oil by beavertown last night. Was expecting more.

ciaran76 · 13-03-2017 02:25PM

In Chicago yesterday :
Star Chicken Shotgun IPA : Greenbush Brewing Company

Smelled lovely of orange and pine. Tasted good too.
Not too bitter but just right. At 6.8% though one was enough.

schemingbohemia · 13-03-2017 05:08PM

Really enjoyed the pint of Trouble Ambush 3.0 in PMac's last Friday. Super Fruity and fresh.

BeerNut · 13-03-2017 05:29PM

Had one in Taphouse in Ranelagh last night. 'Tis lovely.

Ronan|Raven · 15-03-2017 04:57PM

A bottle of Orval.

ciaran76 · 16-03-2017 04:03PM

In North Dakota atm :

Beers of noteworthy mention :

Early Riser Coffee Porter ,Boulevard Brewing Co. : Great coffee flavoured stout. Wasn't super cold as most beers are here was just the right temperture.

Collaboration No. 6 - Barrel-Aged Blend ,Boulevard Brewing Co. : This was made with afew different mixes of beer.
Boulevard Bourbon Barrel Quad - 45%
Firestone Walker Stickee Monkee - 35%
Boulevard Imperial Stout X - Tart Cherry (whiskey barrel-aged) - 10%
Firestone Walker Velvet Merkin - 10%

Was more bourbon than anything but really liked it.

Comet IPA ,Founders Brewing Co. : Found this very grassy and malty but was great after the first 2 beers for a change.

MonkstownHoop · 16-03-2017 04:35PM

ciaran76 wrote: »

In North Dakota don't ya know!

Fixed :-)

UnknownSpecies · 17-03-2017 11:39AM

Had an O'Hara's 51st state 'New England' IPA. Quotes are there because this is far from a New England IPA despite the claim. Not great at all.

MonkstownHoop · 17-03-2017 12:57PM

UnknownSpecies wrote: »

Had an O'Hara's 51st state 'New England' IPA. Quotes are there because this is far from a New England IPA despite the claim. Not great at all.

Is this another seasonal? They've generally been very poor.

UnknownSpecies · 17-03-2017 02:05PM

MonkstownHoop wrote: »

Is this another seasonal? They've generally been very poor.

Think it must be. Clearly trying to capitalise on the NEIPA trend, but really doesn't match the style descriptions or the examples I've had from other breweries. For one thing, it's crystal clear. Looks jus like their regular IPA. Aroma is low. Too sweet as well. The sheet of info they provide for it says it contains wheat and caramalt, so maybe that's to blame.

dexter647 · 17-03-2017 07:33PM

Having a bottle of "The Hare and the Hag" which is a collaboration between Kinnegar and the White Hag breweries for those who haven't heard. It's an irish coffee nitro stout that is simply amazing...Wish I had more than one:(

TheDriver · 17-03-2017 07:41PM

Had a bottle of new O'Haras hop adventure with styrian hops, not a patch on previous ones, tasted like fruity lager

PropJoe10 · 17-03-2017 07:57PM

Anchor Go West! IPA. A classic American beer.

PropJoe10 · 17-03-2017 07:58PM

dexter647 wrote: »

Having a bottle of "The Hare and the Hag" which is a collaboration between Kinnegar and the White Hag breweries for those who haven't heard. It's an irish coffee nitro stout that is simply amazing...Wish I had more than one:(

That's one of the best beers to ever come out of Ireland. Must try and track some more down before its all gone!

matrim · 17-03-2017 08:25PM

dexter647 wrote: »

Having a bottle of "The Hare and the Hag" which is a collaboration between Kinnegar and the White Hag breweries for those who haven't heard. It's an irish coffee nitro stout that is simply amazing...Wish I had more than one:(

Tried to get some yesterday but drinkstore had just sold the last few

JoeLapira · 18-03-2017 11:21AM

Had Rascal's Strawberry Milkshake last night and loved it. For the first few sups the milkshake flavour and aroma was quite faint which disappointed me a little. But as i worked my way through the pint, the smell and flavours really kicked in. Had 4 pints which was more than enough as it is a little heavy.

rufuseric82 · 18-03-2017 01:11PM

PropJoe10 wrote: »

That's one of the best beers to ever come out of Ireland. Must try and track some more down before its all gone!

Got the last one in Molloy's in Clondalkin. It's superb. I hope they do more!

aaronm13 · 18-03-2017 02:33PM

JoeLapira wrote: »

Had Rascal's Strawberry Milkshake last night and loved it. For the first few sups the milkshake flavour and aroma was quite faint which disappointed me a little. But as i worked my way through the pint, the smell and flavours really kicked in. Had 4 pints which was more than enough as it is a little heavy.

Thought it was so synthetic tasting.

Ronan|Raven · 18-03-2017 03:43PM

A wonderful pint of citra pale ale in Simon Lamberts. Love this pub so much. So many great beers to sample

willowthewisp · 18-03-2017 03:49PM

Anyone like St Mels lager?

PropJoe10 · 18-03-2017 04:16PM

Ronan|Raven wrote: »

A wonderful pint of citra pale ale in Simon Lamberts. Love this pub so much. So many great beers to sample

Great pub, great atmosphere. Can't go wrong!

MonkstownHoop · 18-03-2017 05:19PM

Weisse City Raspberry to start the evenings procedings.

Lovely Bloke · 18-03-2017 08:16PM

Three Sheep Stealer for €9 in SV.

Ronan|Raven · 18-03-2017 09:47PM

jack bauers power shower. Lovely sour beer. Even nicer by the pint.

Zaph · 18-03-2017 10:50PM

Just had a bottle of "The Hare and the Hag" and I think I'm going to be the lone dissenting voice here. It's a wonderfully rich stout with a really nice, smooth coffee kick, but for me it's let down by how sweet it is. If they dialled back a bit on that it would be spectacular, but as it stands I'm glad I only bought the one bottle.

Passenger · 18-03-2017 11:00PM

Just had a Dot Brew American Stout and it was nice enough. Chocolate, a hint of hops and a slight bitter aftertaste. Must check out some more brews from this Dublin brewery.

MonkstownHoop · 18-03-2017 11:22PM

Passenger wrote: »

Just had a Dot Brew American Stout and it was nice enough. Chocolate, a hint of hops and a slight bitter aftertaste. Must check out some more brews from this Dublin brewery.

Anyone I've talked to about this has agreed that it's more like a black IPA but good nonetheless, if you can make the trip to Blackrock Cellar they have a Vietnamese Coffee Stout brewed exclusively for the shop which is amazing!

What beer are we drinking this week? Episode 3

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