What beer are we drinking this week? Episode 3

Mervyn Skidmore · 09-12-2020 10:39PM

Finally got 2 bottles of the barrel aged Leann Follain. It's nice but I wasn't blown away. What it really highlights is how good the regular Leann Follain is. Will keep the other bottle for Christmas or might age it.

Poorside · 10-12-2020 08:10PM

Stone Barrell Spectre porter, I've nearly had my fill of stouts and when I opened the box this morning I actually put it back instead of in the fridge, that was probably a good decision, nice porter and if it was colder the flavours might not have been as good, bit of dark chocolate at the start, finishes with a touch of coconut.
Would definitely like to try this on draught.

BaZmO* · 10-12-2020 08:17PM

Finding it impossible to get 200 Fathoms this year. Tried a few local off licences and they’re all sold out. Generally by people coming in and buying up loads.

Bit annoying as I’ve always managed to get a bottle since it’s first release.

VW 1 · 10-12-2020 08:34PM

My Galway bay box arrived today with the 2 special editions plus one normal 200 fathoms, but not the extra two regular bottles. Logged the problem with DPD but haven't heard anything back yet.

VW 1 · 10-12-2020 08:36PM

BaZmO* wrote: »

Finding it impossible to get 200 Fathoms this year. Tried a few local off licences and they’re all sold out. Generally by people coming in and buying up loads.

Bit annoying as I’ve always managed to get a bottle since it’s first release.

Where are you based? I ordered two the other night, forgetting that I had ordered the box from Galway bay directly which means I should have 5 if my issue in the post above is resolved. Happy to let you take one or two off me at cost price if you cant source and if you're able to pick up in Dublin 11!

Pen Rua · 10-12-2020 08:46PM

BaZmO* wrote: »

Finding it impossible to get 200 Fathoms this year. Tried a few local off licences and they’re all sold out. Generally by people coming in and buying up loads.

Bit annoying as I’ve always managed to get a bottle since it’s first release.

Bradley’s was sold out this evening after posting it only last night. Mad! Even if the the box set is a bit OTT, glad I should have x2 bottles on the way...

Insect Overlord · 10-12-2020 08:55PM

BaZmO* wrote: »

Finding it impossible to get 200 Fathoms this year. Tried a few local off licences and they’re all sold out. Generally by people coming in and buying up loads.

Bit annoying as I’ve always managed to get a bottle since it’s first release.

I could spare one if you find yourself in the Limerick area any time soon.

Effects · 10-12-2020 08:56PM

BaZmO* wrote: »

Finding it impossible to get 200 Fathoms this year. Tried a few local off licences and they’re all sold out. Generally by people coming in and buying up loads.
Bit annoying as I’ve always managed to get a bottle since it’s first release.

You missed the post from a few days ago. Martin's in Fairview had a load of it on Tuesday. They won't sell large quantities to anyone, you need to ask for it in the shop, or order when they put it online, but they don't sell it all online at the same time.

BaZmO* · 10-12-2020 08:57PM

VW 1 wrote: »

Where are you based? I ordered two the other night, forgetting that I had ordered the box from Galway bay directly which means I should have 5 if my issue in the post above is resolved. Happy to let you take one or two off me at cost price if you cant source and if you're able to pick up in Dublin 11!

Cheers!

The hype around it this year is mad. Previous years you could get bottles of it months after the release. Just shows the growth of Craft beer I suppose.

BaZmO* · 10-12-2020 08:59PM

Insect Overlord wrote: »

I could spare one if you find yourself in the Limerick area any time soon.

Thanks. Limerick is a bit of a drive for me!!

BaZmO* · 10-12-2020 09:00PM

Effects wrote: »

You missed the post from a few days ago. Martin's in Fairview had a load of it on Tuesday. They won't sell large quantities to anyone, you need to ask for it in the shop, or order when they put it online, but they don't sell it all online at the same time.

Cheers. I’ll give them a bell tomorrow and she do they have any left.

Effects · 10-12-2020 09:06PM

BaZmO* wrote: »

Cheers!

The hype around it this year is mad. Previous years you could get bottles of it months after the release. Just shows the growth of Craft beer I suppose.

I managed to get a couple in Molloy's, a few days apart, as they were only giving out one per customer. Then I asked in Martins this week, and he gave me two bottles from out the back.
I'd already picked up a can of the barrel aged Narwhal, so when I got home I drank a 200 fathoms and the Narwhal to compare. I much preferred the 200, but the Narwhal was a favourite of mine when it came out this year and I'd drank a lot of it.

BonnieSituation · 10-12-2020 11:00PM

VW 1 wrote: »

My Galway bay box arrived today with the 2 special editions plus one normal 200 fathoms, but not the extra two regular bottles. Logged the problem with DPD but haven't heard anything back yet.

Mine arrived today. Impressive package really. Wish I could have gotten more for presents. Dead handy.

Your post has confused me wasn't it a box set of 3 (2018 * 2 AND 2020 * 1 + A GLASS) and then a separate 2020*1.

toffeeshel · 10-12-2020 11:33PM

BaZmO* wrote: »

Thanks. Limerick is a bit of a drive for me!!

Molloys in Francis St got a case in today

VW 1 · 11-12-2020 12:25AM

BonnieSituation wrote: »

Mine arrived today. Impressive package really. Wish I could have gotten more for presents. Dead handy.

Your post has confused me wasn't it a box set of 3 (2018 * 2 AND 2020 * 1 + A GLASS) and then a separate 2020*1.

I ordered two lots, the 70 euro one for me, and a 50 one for a mate who couldn't get online. The two boxes that arrived had 2*2018, 1*2020 and a glass. I should have gotten an extra 2*2020 as per the confirmation email.

Need to ascertain whether the extra 2 bottles were misplaced by the courier company, or whether Galway bay didn't send them.

Zaph · 11-12-2020 12:55AM

VW 1 wrote: »

I ordered two lots, the 70 euro one for me, and a 50 one for a mate who couldn't get online. The two boxes that arrived had 2*2018, 1*2020 and a glass. I should have gotten an extra 2*2020 as per the confirmation email.

Need to ascertain whether the extra 2 bottles were misplaced by the courier company, or whether Galway bay didn't send them.

That's the same as what I ordered, I got the two extra but nothing else. Check with DPD first, they were able to tell me exactly what they received from GBB, which as it happens was just that box. Still waiting for GBB to get back to me after I contacted them.

BonnieSituation · 11-12-2020 01:21AM

VW 1 wrote: »

I ordered two lots, the 70 euro one for me, and a 50 one for a mate who couldn't get online. The two boxes that arrived had 2*2018, 1*2020 and a glass. I should have gotten an extra 2*2020 as per the confirmation email.

Need to ascertain whether the extra 2 bottles were misplaced by the courier company, or whether Galway bay didn't send them.

Ah I see. You had an extra box hence two extra bottles.

Now that I have them and given their cost, I'll have to be bloody pretty ready and worthy to drink them when the time comes.

Mervyn Skidmore · 11-12-2020 01:30AM

Got a bottle of 200 Fathoms in O'Briens in Galway, the last one I think. Hopefully they just make a buttload of it next year.

BaZmO* · 11-12-2020 01:30AM

Zaph wrote: »

That's the same as what I ordered, I got the two extra but nothing else. Check with DPD first, they were able to tell me exactly what they received from GBB, which as it happens was just that box. Still waiting for GBB to get back to me after I contacted them.

Looking at their social media it looks like the gift set boxes might have been sent as one job lot and possibly any extra bottles will ship separately. Makes sense from a logistics pov.

L1011 · 11-12-2020 12:06PM

I haven't been there in weeks (so can't say they have any), but Sweeneys in Marino are usually good for finding specials a little later than they run out elsewhere - was mainly a wine shop for years so the bulk of its trade is still wine and deli but the beer selection is extensive and they get all the Irish specials.

Pen Rua · 11-12-2020 12:34PM

BaZmO* wrote: »

Looking at their social media it looks like the gift set boxes might have been sent as one job lot and possibly any extra bottles will ship separately. Makes sense from a logistics pov.

My boxset just came, with a separate parcel containing the single bottle.

verbat · 11-12-2020 01:49PM

My box arrived today but no separate parcel containing the extra single bottle.

adrian522 · 11-12-2020 03:45PM

A bit bizarre that you get free postage for the extra bottle but then they send it out separately so requiring 2 deliveries

Pen Rua · 11-12-2020 03:57PM

Agreed, it seemed an odd logistic decision but there must be a reason. The single bottle came in a huge box (looks like it's normally used for 12 packs of cans) and was loaded with the "straw" that's in the box sets. It may not have made sense to get boxes for the boxset, then boxes for the boxset & bottle option etc.

BaZmO* · 11-12-2020 05:43PM

toffeeshel wrote: »

Molloys in Francis St got a case in today

Thanks for this. Rang them earlier today and asked them to reserve some for me which they kindly did. Just picked it up now. Christmas has been saved!!

Fall_Guy · 11-12-2020 06:56PM

adrian522 wrote: »

A bit bizarre that you get free postage for the extra bottle but then they send it out separately so requiring 2 deliveries

Mine both arrived in one delivery (2 parcels) similar to Pen Rua above. I'd imagine any other delivery arrangement is more a by-product of the crazy demand and/or huge strain on delivery companies at the moment rather than any planned logistical strategy on the part of GBB.

Insect Overlord · 11-12-2020 08:16PM

Finally having the Western Herd (Kilmaley, county Clare) home brew of the year 2020, a saison designed by Niall Clinton in Drogheda. Got it in the Mother Mac's box a few days ago. It's a good one. Reminds me a lot of the Black Donkey saison.

Hotblack Desiato · 11-12-2020 10:02PM

Mervyn Skidmore wrote: »

Finally got 2 bottles of the barrel aged Leann Follain. It's nice but I wasn't blown away. What it really highlights is how good the regular Leann Follain is. Will keep the other bottle for Christmas or might age it.

It's been a few years since I last got hold of a LF BA, and it was very good, but I actually think I prefer the cognac barrel aged stout in the Lidl Crafty Brewing boxes...!

Hotblack Desiato · 11-12-2020 10:04PM

Was in Aldi earlier for something else so thought I'd brave the swinging doors of shame

and try the Roadworks IPA

HELLOOO? TASTE? WHERE ARE YOU?

The Budweiser of IPAs.

Mervyn Skidmore · 11-12-2020 10:37PM

Hotblack Desiato wrote: »

Was in Aldi earlier for something else so thought I'd brave the swinging doors of shame and try the Roadworks IPA

HELLOOO? TASTE? WHERE ARE YOU?

The Budweiser of IPAs.

Is that the one in the reddish labelling? It was decent last time I tried it. Aldi's craft beer is pretty poor. A couple of the new O'Shea's are nice but that's it really. The Lough Gill ones were nice too but I think that was a limited supply.

What beer are we drinking this week? Episode 3

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