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What beer are we drinking this week? Episode 3

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  • #4652
    Insect Overlord
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 31,169 Mod ✭✭✭✭Insect Overlord


    ReginaldSmythV wrote: »
    Be interested to hear what the watermelon is like.

    I'll hopefully be having one of each tomorrow evening. Will report back here with my findings. :)


  • #4653
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 7,852 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Insect Overlord wrote: »
    I'll hopefully be having one of each tomorrow evening. Will report back here with my findings. :)

    Nice one. I was too late but as soon as the Thomond lands again I’ll do a regular mix order.


  • #4654
    Nock13
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6 ✭Nock13


    Kirin Ichiban tonight!


  • #4655
    Insect Overlord
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 31,169 Mod ✭✭✭✭Insect Overlord


    ReginaldSmythV wrote: »
    Be interested to hear what the watermelon is like.

    It is very drinkable. Nice and fruity, a sessionable ABV, and not too fizzy.


  • #4656
    Brynn Rapid Marshmallow
    Posts: 27,583 ✭✭✭✭ Brynn Rapid Marshmallow


    Deleted User wrote: »
    beercloud selling mini kegs of this sweet nector

    Keeps selling out shortly after it gets stocked

    https://beercloud.ie/product/dead-centre-marooned-keg/?fbclid=IwAR2mm9_BNmPTTEgDNmNhDrPHSKByJRdZPHZgw_dfIP-IkWovEwzt53LtfP8

    4 back in stock

    *Edit* Make that 3 :D


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  • #4657
    senordingdong
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,673 ✭✭✭✭senordingdong


    the beer revolu wrote: »
    I'm pretty sure that Bierhaus, Cork are refilling them.


    Does it not work out cheaper to just buy cans, though? These kegs aren't cheap.

    This is what I've been wondering, is it more of a gimmick.


  • #4658
    MonkstownHoop
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,196 ✭✭✭MonkstownHoop


    senordingdong wrote: »
    This is what I've been wondering, is it more of a gimmick.

    I bought one when i had a week off work in April, was nice to have something different, and made for 2 enjoyable days in the garden in the sun, will be getting more when i'm off again.


  • #4659
    mikeecho
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,480 ✭✭✭mikeecho


    Trouble Brewing, VooDoo lounge maple stout.
    9.2% abv

    It's a work night.,.. this is such a bad idea.


  • #4660
    BeerNut
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 12,122 Mod ✭✭✭✭BeerNut


    Insect Overlord wrote: »
    It is very drinkable. Nice and fruity, a sessionable ABV, and not too fizzy.
    How strong is it?

    My beer blog | Bluesky | My other beer blog



  • #4661
    senordingdong
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,673 ✭✭✭✭senordingdong


    Just had eight degrees new Nomad pils.
    Strange that they are reusing an old name on a new beer, either way, it wasn't great.


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  • #4662
    BeerNut
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 12,122 Mod ✭✭✭✭BeerNut


    senordingdong wrote: »
    Just had eight degrees new Nomad pils.
    Strange that they are reusing an old name on a new beer
    They've dropped the ABV but I'm not sure it counts as a new beer.

    My beer blog | Bluesky | My other beer blog



  • #4663
    Insect Overlord
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 31,169 Mod ✭✭✭✭Insect Overlord


    BeerNut wrote: »
    How strong is it?

    4.3%

    I think the strongest of the Birthday case is only 4.8%


  • #4664
    senordingdong
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,673 ✭✭✭✭senordingdong


    BeerNut wrote: »
    They've dropped the ABV but I'm not sure it counts as a new beer.

    It's labelled as pils now and it definitely tastes different. They changed enough that changing the name would have been justified.


  • #4665
    Pen Rua
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,125 ✭✭✭Pen Rua


    I've had a couple of O'Hara's beers over the last few evenings - specifically their session IPA, white IPA, NE IPA. I can't say I'm overwhelmed by them and I would rate them average at best.


  • #4666
    senordingdong
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,673 ✭✭✭✭senordingdong


    Pen Rua wrote: »
    I've had a couple of O'Hara's beers over the last few evenings - specifically their session IPA, white IPA, NE IPA. I can't say I'm overwhelmed by them and I would rate them average at best.

    Agreed, but I have to say their Lean Folainn (sp?) stout is brilliant for the price. Especially as you can usually get four of them for €10 in tesco


  • #4667
    Pen Rua
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,125 ✭✭✭Pen Rua


    senordingdong wrote: »
    Agreed, but I have to say their Lean Folainn (sp?) stout is brilliant for the price. Especially as you can usually get four of them for €10 in tesco

    Ah yes - I omitted that from my list! Agreed, that was a pleasant stout. Their IPAs have just missed the mark for me. Nothing overwhelming good. An even I, with little palette or beer experience, would not call their NE IPA a NE IPA...


  • #4668
    the beer revolu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,030 ✭✭✭✭the beer revolu


    Pen Rua wrote: »
    Ah yes - I omitted that from my list! Agreed, that was a pleasant stout. Their IPAs have just missed the mark for me. Nothing overwhelming good. An even I, with little palette or beer experience, would not call their NE IPA a NE IPA...

    Their Irish Pale Ale was impressive in its day - there was only it and Galway Hooker available if you wanted an Irish Pale Ale.
    Lean Follain is a fantastic stout.

    I've never rated anything else they've done.


  • #4669
    Mervyn Skidmore
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,225 ✭✭✭Mervyn Skidmore


    the beer revolu wrote: »
    Their Irish Pale Ale was impressive in its day - there was only it and Galway Hooker available if you wanted an Irish Pale Ale.
    Lean Follain is a fantastic stout.

    I've never rated anything else they've done.

    I think that they haven't moved as fast as the market has. They need to shake up their core beers. They still have some nice beers though.


  • #4670
    Macy0161
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,837 ✭✭✭Macy0161


    Leann Follain is my favourite beer. I would somewhat concur on the their IPA line up, although I rate their Irish Pale Ale, and Notorious Red IPA. Their Red Ale is also decent.

    Hazy White is on my list for this evening actually. I'm not a fan of wheat beers (although I may have to revisit that after really enjoying Hope's "Grunt"!), but the missus who does like them, rates O'Hara's Freebird White IPA.


  • #4671
    youcancallmeal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,172 ✭✭✭youcancallmeal


    Bit of a mix the last week or so
    Hope Handsome Jack - Nice IPA but maybe a tad dry for my taste.
    McGargles Dan's Double IPA - Definitely not as nice as their big banging ipa, not even sure why this exists. Not bad though.
    Anchor Steam Beer - Always brings back great memories of my time San Francisco, did the Anchor brewery tour drinking samples at 11 in the morning.
    Magic Rock High Wire Grapefruit - Nice and fruity like it says on the can, just need a sunny day to sit in garden and enjoy it properly.
    Brewdog Hazy Jane - Superbly executed NEIPA. Brings me back to the heyday of Brewdog, I find most of their current core offerings are underwhelming


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  • #4672
    krustydoyle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,941 ✭✭✭krustydoyle


    On the new Session IPA Pirate Bay from Yellowbelly tonight. It's a zingy drop


  • #4673
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 7,852 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    krustydoyle wrote: »
    On the new Session IPA Pirate Bay from Yellowbelly tonight. It's a zingy drop

    There’s a weird after taste off it for me.


  • #4674
    Zaph
    Registered Users, Subscribers, Registered Users 2 Posts: 47,411 ✭✭✭✭Zaph


    Dead Centre Sham Maths. First of their beers I've had and I'm impressed. Not too many American Ambers around on this side of the Atlantic, so good to see they made a decent job of it.


  • #4675
    krustydoyle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,941 ✭✭✭krustydoyle


    ReginaldSmythV wrote:
    There’s a weird after taste off it for me.


    Yeah I know what you mean but I actually enjoyed the few cans I had


  • #4676
    The Hound Gone Wild
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 255 ✭✭The Hound Gone Wild


    Mervyn Skidmore wrote: »
    I think that they haven't moved as fast as the market has. They need to shake up their core beers. They still have some nice beers though.

    Some of the best beers I've ever had have been from urban brewing. They're well able to keep up but for whatever reason they dont go after that market segment under the O'Haras brand.

    They also had a grapefruit IPA at ICBF one year that was crazy good. The beer Elvis Juice wanted to be.


  • #4677
    c.p.w.g.w
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,990 ✭✭✭c.p.w.g.w


    Insect Overlord wrote: »
    Got the "birthday box" from Treaty City delivered today. There's a stout, 2 pale ales, and a watermelon wheat beer. Three of each. Should be a great weekend!

    How you finding them?

    Started in my box last night...Wheat Beer my favourite followed by the Stout


  • #4678
    Insect Overlord
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 31,169 Mod ✭✭✭✭Insect Overlord


    c.p.w.g.w wrote: »
    How you finding them?

    Started in my box last night...Wheat Beer my favourite followed by the Stout

    I had one of each on Thursday evening, among a few other beverages. D'Island IPA was my favourite. The watermelon wheat bear would be perfect if we get another spell of BBQ weather. I couldn't really trust my taste buds by the time I got to the stout, so I'll just have to try that one again tomorrow. :pac:

    Went for a bottle of Yannaroddy porter from Kinnegar tonight. Amazing beer.


  • #4679
    BeerNut
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 12,122 Mod ✭✭✭✭BeerNut


    The Hound Gone Wild wrote: »
    The beer Elvis Juice wanted to be.
    Haha! That's a great description of it, and absolutely true.

    My beer blog | Bluesky | My other beer blog



  • #4680
    VW 1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,563 ✭✭✭VW 1


    Siren broken dreams last night, lovely stout, never disappoints. For 6.5 has a great texture, and holds up with some of the higher abv imperial stouts for flavour

    Also an O'Hara's IPA and red ale preceding that, and a Sierra Nevada hazy IPA which was labelled as a session beer at 4.6%, which seems to be a stretch. Would've thought under 4 would be session labelled. Tasty all the same.


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  • #4681
    L1011
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 74,451 ✭✭✭✭L1011


    Leann Follain in the 4-for-10 in Tesco

    One for the stew, one for me and two 8 Degrees cans.


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