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Macy0161 · 08-04-2021 02:57PM

The marzen is as good as the last batch anyway. I really enjoyed the Stormy Port porter too in recent weeks.

Beanstalk · 08-04-2021 03:35PM

ooh nice had the stormy porter delviered today, along with whiplash's baltic porter (meoldy noir) this wee turn in the weather has me craving the aul porters/stouts

Twee. · 08-04-2021 08:42PM

Yes I sank a few bottles of Left Hand Milk Stouts on Monday when the weather turned, I'm nearly certain it made me feel better!

Macy0161 · 08-04-2021 11:31PM

3 Brú (cheap flirt; citra; off the hook); 3 Porterhouse (wrassler; renegade; rambler) and 3 different White Hag four packs (9th wave was one, can't remember the other two) in lidl tonight. The Brú and Porterhouse were 2.79 which is a little below normal.

Only picked up a rambler as pretty well stocked for the weekend.

BonnieSituation · 09-04-2021 08:27AM

Went up to Knead in Drumcondra last night and grabbed a pizza and a couple of cans.

Was very impressed by this bad boy:

Delighted I got to try it.

Brock Turnpike · 09-04-2021 10:16AM

Anyone know if Craft Central have smaller packaging available? I'm thinking of ordering 6 beers for someone as a thank you but a big 24 can box with 6 cans in it will look a bit ridiculous!!

Pen Rua · 09-04-2021 10:19AM

Brock Turnpike wrote: »

Anyone know if Craft Central have smaller packaging available? I'm thinking of ordering 6 beers for someone as a thank you but a big 24 can box with 6 cans in it will look a bit ridiculous!!

I’ve ordered small quantities and it comes in the standard 24 slot box.

Pen Rua · 09-04-2021 10:20AM

Blacks just shared on their Instagram story that their Kinsale Pale Ale is going to Tesco in 4 packs soon.

GBX · 09-04-2021 10:21AM

Ordered a mixed box of Torc bottles. Looking forward to trying them.

Passenger · 09-04-2021 10:23AM

Brock Turnpike wrote: »

Anyone know if Craft Central have smaller packaging available? I'm thinking of ordering 6 beers for someone as a thank you but a big 24 can box with 6 cans in it will look a bit ridiculous!!

They have a comment box when you're confirming your order to message the staff. I often put 'please pack in a plastic bag" when I'm ordering in small quantities. Either that or email them your request. They're usually very prompt in replying.

mike_cork · 09-04-2021 10:28AM

GBX wrote: »

Ordered a mixed box of Torc bottles. Looking forward to trying them.

Tried some of their stuff a few months back-the wheat and amber ales were nice...but i was v unimpressed with the rest of their range

Brock Turnpike · 09-04-2021 10:40AM

Passenger wrote: »

They have a comment box when you're confirming your order to message the staff. I often put 'please pack in a plastic bag" when I'm ordering in small quantities. Either that or email them your request. They're usually very prompt in replying.

Thanks. I'll try that so.

MidlanderMan · 09-04-2021 10:42AM

Brock Turnpike wrote: »

Anyone know if Craft Central have smaller packaging available? I'm thinking of ordering 6 beers for someone as a thank you but a big 24 can box with 6 cans in it will look a bit ridiculous!!

BeerCloud have just started using their own 6 pack boxes that they developed themselves that are seriously well designed.

dominatinMC · 09-04-2021 12:01PM

mike_cork wrote: »

Tried some of their stuff a few months back-the wheat and amber ales were nice...but i was v unimpressed with the rest of their range

Agree with this. Overall I was underwhelmed. There's so much choice and variety out there now that Torc pale in comparison.

GBX · 09-04-2021 12:59PM

dominatinMC wrote: »

Agree with this. Overall I was underwhelmed. There's so much choice and variety out there now that Torc pale in comparison.

mike_cork wrote: »

Tried some of their stuff a few months back-the wheat and amber ales were nice...but i was v unimpressed with the rest of their range

I hear ya. Will give it a go and see what I make of them.

Macy0161 · 09-04-2021 03:28PM

ReginaldSmythV wrote: »

The new(ish) Texaco filling station in NTMK always has a good display of their stuff.

Cheers for the tip off - yes, full wicklow wolf range (and black hops), plus a few more.

09-04-2021 06:09PM

Macy0161 wrote: »

Cheers for the tip off - yes, full wicklow wolf range (and black hops), plus a few more.

Yeah it’s very handy there. They’ve the best soft drink fridges in the country too for coolness levels.

BaZmO* · 09-04-2021 06:31PM

Pen Rua wrote: »

Blacks just shared on their Instagram story that their Kinsale Pale Ale is going to Tesco in 4 packs soon.

The law of unintended consequences. The Gubberments effort to reduce consumption will just increase consumption of the same beer.

L1011 · 09-04-2021 06:40PM

BaZmO* wrote: »

The law of unintended consequences. The Gubberments effort to reduce consumption will just increase consumption of the same beer.

And has made singles cheaper in most cases. They hoped everything would become the full price of a single!

sporina · 09-04-2021 09:49PM

Just learnt that Bru Dog was rejected by Dragons Den. and the co. is no worth 400 million :eek: egg in their face eh

irish_goat · 09-04-2021 10:17PM

sporina wrote: »

Just learnt that Bru Dog was rejected by Dragons Den. and the co. is no worth 400 million :eek: egg in their face eh

As with all things BrewDog, there's a good chance they were only applying to get on Dragon's Den for the free publicity. I can't imagine they'd have actually given up much equity on the show if they'd got on.

snowblind · 10-04-2021 01:24AM

LIDL specials: the citra BRU one is decent for the price, their "contemporary lager" or whatever wasn't that bad either. Porterhouse Renegade reminds me of Irish craft beers of a few years back, got that diacetyl kick for the nostalgia

Pen Rua · 10-04-2021 08:51AM

irish_goat wrote: »

As with all things BrewDog, there's a good chance they were only applying to get on Dragon's Den for the free publicity. I can't imagine they'd have actually given up much equity on the show if they'd got on.

Their founder keeps popping up on my LinkedIn with different schemes and promotions. 50% of the comments laud him, 50% of them hate on him and call him out for the pointless PR grab. As vaccines become available, he offered the Scottish Govt access to their brewpubs (and brewery??) to administer vaccines. Queue a bunch of healthcare professionals deriding him for the suggestion.

but1er · 10-04-2021 11:15AM

Done the mullingans dot and spot tasting last night.
Loved it. Good Craic on it.

The two beers were unreal. The contains nuts was a beautiful desert beer and the barrel aged stout was perfect to sip over watching something.

https://www.thebeerclub.ie/products/dot-brew-contains-nuts-2021-330ml-can?_pos=5&_sid=24c50c5af&_ss=r

https://www.thebeerclub.ie/products/dot-brew-the-barrel-aged-adventures-of-extra-stout-330ml-can?_pos=14&_sid=24c50c5af&_ss=r

BaZmO* · 11-04-2021 01:50AM

Pen Rua wrote: »

Their founder keeps popping up on my LinkedIn with different schemes and promotions. 50% of the comments laud him, 50% of them hate on him and call him out for the pointless PR grab. As vaccines become available, he offered the Scottish Govt access to their brewpubs (and brewery??) to administer vaccines. Queue a bunch of healthcare professionals deriding him for the suggestion.

The BrewDog investment thing has all gone a bit Ponsi now. I invested years ago and made a really decent return. Although the main reason I invested at the time was due to the shareholder benefits, in particular the shop discount. Used to get incredible beers that weren’t available in Ireland. Plus you could get them delivered for peanuts from Parcel Motel. PM copped on to this and stopped delivering.

Their online shop is a bit pants lately. Just loads of multi packs of their own beers and little to no guest beers. Their specials aren’t great and ironically enough their core range just seems very Macro now.

They’ve also reduced their loyalty discount. No real benefits to investing anymore. Not unless they decide to sell out to one of the big guys, but I don’t see that happening any time soon.

Macy0161 · 12-04-2021 11:30AM

snowblind wrote: »

LIDL specials: the citra BRU one is decent for the price, their "contemporary lager" or whatever wasn't that bad either. Porterhouse Renegade reminds me of Irish craft beers of a few years back, got that diacetyl kick for the nostalgia

Craft beer listed as the specials for this Thursday, despite all the Irish ones being in there already.
https://www.lidl.ie/en/c/craft-beer/c111/w2

Hotblack Desiato · 13-04-2021 10:58AM

MidlanderMan wrote: »

BeerCloud have just started using their own 6 pack boxes that they developed themselves that are seriously well designed.

Pity Beer Cloud's prices are so high though. I can get anything I'm interested in much cheaper either locally or from the brewer directly.

L1011 · 14-04-2021 08:52PM

Ballykilcavan covered on Ear To The Ground this evening - the farm to fermenter element and the diversification being the main interest for a farming show. They now use their own hops also, for a specific beer.

Met David (the owner/brewer) at the Kildare County Show on a Minch stand, totally different to a normal beer show. Unfortunately I was driving so even with the eight hours I was going to be there on another stand I couldn't heavily partake in the quite cheap pints!

youcancallmeal · 15-04-2021 12:02PM

Macy0161 wrote: »

Craft beer listed as the specials for this Thursday, despite all the Irish ones being in there already.
https://www.lidl.ie/en/c/craft-beer/c111/w2

Anyone see the punk af? Checked my local lidl this morning and they didn't have it

Smurts · 15-04-2021 12:52PM

Anyone know is Cleverman brewing are still operating? Cant see any of their drinks in stock anywhere! Trying to get some more of the Turf Stout - lovely stuff

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