What beer are we drinking this week? Episode 3

Ryath · 31-10-2018 03:26PM

Jule Maelk Cognac Imperial Stout on draught bit boozy at 15%! It's very nice but probably missing some of the depth on some of the best strong stouts I've tried.

BaZmO* · 02-11-2018 08:32PM

Why is it so hard to find the abv on the labels of American beers?!

02-11-2018 08:37PM

Some Foreign Extra Stout, Founders Breakfast Stout, Founders Curmudgeon's Better Half and Northern Monk Patreon Imperial Stout (Cacao, Tonka Bean & Sour Cherry) to chose from.

Some Green Spot or IPA caskmates to go with them too.

RasTa · 02-11-2018 09:15PM

Loved that stout(NM)

Pinch Flat · 02-11-2018 11:13PM

Lindemans gueze tonight. Really enjoying it, ages since I had a lambic. Heading to Amsterdam next week with work (I know lambic is Belgian before someone corrects me!), so looking forward to catching up on some brews there.

senordingdong · 02-11-2018 11:57PM

Uncle_moe wrote: »

Pint of Belly Dance, grape and lime ipa by Yellowbelly. Was without doubt the worst tasting beer I've ever had. There was a whiff of vomit which was also present in the taste. Two sips and left it. This should never have been sold. Having said that I'd be interested to hear if anyone actually likes it.

Had it in can form and thought it wasn't that bad.
Wonder if it's worth trying again from a can

Hotblack Desiato · 03-11-2018 12:35AM

I've not tried many Yellowbellys but didn't like any of them.

L1011 · 03-11-2018 12:44AM

Their specials, of which there are loads, are extremely variable

I believe everything except the lager and the citra are specials

Hotblack Desiato · 03-11-2018 12:54AM

There's a lot to be said for finding something you're good at and sticking to it.

the beer revolu · 03-11-2018 11:00AM

BaZmO* wrote: »

Why is it so hard to find the abv on the labels of American beers?!

Sometimes it's not there.
Certain states forbid this information on the label (bonkers, I know). Sometimes producers export bottles/cans labeled for these states.
These labels aren't compliant with Irish or EU law but sometimes come in.

https://growlermag.com/whats-the-abv-transparency-in-beer-labeling-2/

BaZmO* · 03-11-2018 12:58PM

the beer revolu wrote: »

Sometimes it's not there.
Certain states forbid this information on the label (bonkers, I know). Sometimes producers export bottles/cans labeled for these states.
These labels aren't compliant with Irish or EU law but sometimes come in.

https://growlermag.com/whats-the-abv-transparency-in-beer-labeling-2/

That is bonkers alright. Even when it is there I nearly always find it hard to find.

BeerNut · 03-11-2018 02:25PM

L1011 wrote: »

I believe everything except the lager and the citra are specials

Castaway, On The Fritz and Hopped in Space are regulars too.

Mookie Blaylock · 03-11-2018 03:53PM

Tried White Gypsy "The Banker" a Tipperary take on a Weiss beer....it's actually a very light & tasty beer and very nice indeed

sceach16 · 04-11-2018 12:35PM

Spent a couple of days In Skibbereen last week. A craft beer desert in terms of pubs (in fairness, the Murphy's was very good) but Supervalu had good range of local bottles.

Anyway from the 9whitedeer brewery in Ballyvourney, Stag Saor is a range of gluten free beers, Trying them over a few days. First was their stout with double chocolate and Madagascan vanilla. 500 ml 4.2% 3 for 10 euro in offies in West Cork

It was lovely rich fullbodied. Enjoyed it very much.

MonkstownHoop · 04-11-2018 01:07PM

senordingdong wrote: »

Had it in can form and thought it wasn't that bad.
Wonder if it's worth trying again from a can

Actually enjoyed a can of this last night

sceach16 · 04-11-2018 09:26PM

sceach16 wrote: »

Spent a couple of days In Skibbereen last week. A craft beer desert in terms of pubs (in fairness, the Murphy's was very good) but Supervalu had good range of local bottles.

Anyway from the 9whitedeer brewery in Ballyvourney, Stag Saor is a range of gluten free beers, Trying them over a few days. First was their stout with double chocolate and Madagascan vanilla. 500 ml 4.2% 3 for 10 euro in offies in West Cork

It was lovely rich fullbodied. Enjoyed it very much.

Had their Ol-e pilsner this evening. Nice crisp enjoyable. BBD was 11/18 but it tasted fresh and fine. 500 ml, couln't see proof but I reckon 4/5%. Made special for blian na gaeilge 2018. Recommended.

I also had Stag Ban-a pale ale . BBD 05/2019. Opened it watching tele...ERROR...much over me and the chair ! Mopped up changed jeans. tasted. fairly fresh but flattish, not impressed.

Overall, I liked the beers but be cautious opening!

04-11-2018 10:16PM

RasTa wrote: »

Loved that stout(NM)

It's great alright, not sure how often i'll have it at 7.25 euro a can though.

sceach16 · 04-11-2018 11:56PM

sceach16 wrote: »

Had their Ol-e pilsner this evening. Nice crisp enjoyable. BBD was 11/18 but it tasted fresh and fine. 500 ml, couln't see proof but I reckon 4/5%. Made special for blian na gaeilge 2018. Recommended.

I also had Stag Ban-a pale ale . BBD 05/2019. Opened it watching tele...ERROR...much over me and the chair ! Mopped up changed jeans. tasted. fairly fresh but flattish, not impressed.

Overall, I liked the beers but be cautious opening!

3 rd of he evening.Black Lightning black ipa. Sour sharp flat. BBD was 03/2018. Should I have to check every bloody bottle for BBD.

Bought like the other 9 deers in Matsons Bandon. Not again

RonanC · 05-11-2018 09:50AM

sceach16 wrote: »

Bought like the other 9 deers in Matsons Bandon. Not again

There's always a good proportion of beers in both the Grange and Bandon stores past the Best Before dates.

the beer revolu · 05-11-2018 11:39AM

White Gypsy Scarlet Belgian sour and Kinegar Phunk Noir last night in Bierhaus, Cork.
Two excellent Irish sours imo.

Also had White Hag silver branch apple sour aged in chardonnay casks. Didn't care for this too much - far too yeasty tasting for my liking.

RasTa · 05-11-2018 08:57PM

jh79 wrote: »

It's great alright, not sure how often i'll have it at 7.25 euro a can though.

Well it's a once off so when it's gone tis gone.

Zaph · 05-11-2018 10:47PM

This year's Diving Bell is a very different beast to last year's. It's not as sweet this time round as they've left the salted caramel out, but it feels a lot boozier as it's been matured in rum barrels, even though the ABV is only 0.5% higher. I think I prefer last year's, but that said this year's is still very tasty.

Passenger · 05-11-2018 11:51PM

Zaph wrote: »

This year's Diving Bell is a very different beast to last year's. It's not as sweet this time round as they've left the salted caramel out, but it feels a lot boozier as it's been matured in rum barrels, even though the ABV is only 0.5% higher. I think I prefer last year's, but that said this year's is still very tasty.

It's a fine beer in its own right but they should've changed the name imo. The original Diving Bell was a delicious syrupy salted caramel that tasted very different to the current release.

Zaph · 06-11-2018 12:35AM

Passenger wrote: »

It's a fine beer in its own right but they should've changed the name imo. The original Diving Bell was a delicious syrupy salted caramel that tasted very different to the current release.

Yeah, that would have made more sense all right.

demanufactured · 08-11-2018 09:17PM

Good old simple Guinness Draught this evening.

Eod100 · 14-11-2018 09:37PM

Anyone try Blacks Kinsale Werewolf Bite IPA? First time coming across it. Quite nice

BeerNut · 14-11-2018 09:48PM

It's a rebadge of Rocketship.

Hotblack Desiato · 15-11-2018 12:03AM

Rocket Ship is gooood though. Hope this doesn't mean a price increase.

BeerNut · 15-11-2018 12:09AM

Halloween is over. It'll be gone when the keg is empty.

Eod100 · 15-11-2018 12:39AM

BeerNut wrote: »

It's a rebadge of Rocketship.

Ah, was wondering why I couldn't find any info on it when I googled it! What's purpose of a rebadge?

What beer are we drinking this week? Episode 3

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