The White Hag Brewing Co

sporina · 14-05-2021 5:59pm #1

Anyone tried any of this company's beers? Made in Sligo..

They are now being stocked my LIDL and are on offer at the moment..

BeerNut · 14-05-2021 6:45pm

Little Fawn is one of my all-time favourite beers. Well worth your while.

the beer revolu · 14-05-2021 6:46pm

They make some good beers but they do a very wide range of styles. Some may not be to everyone's taste.

What wh is on sale in Lidl?

Passenger · 14-05-2021 6:55pm

White Hag are one of the best breweries in the country imo.

sporina · 14-05-2021 9:11pm

the beer revolu wrote: »

They make some good beers but they do a very wide range of styles. Some may not be to everyone's taste.

What wh is on sale in Lidl?

surely a "very wide range" is a good thing..

‘Little Fawn’ Session IPA (4 x 330ml)
The flavour is fruity hops with aromas of blueberry, passionfruit, and grapefruit. Well balanced, with a mild lingering bitter finish.

‘Phantom’ Hazy IPA (4 x 330ml)
Golden and Hazy, with a hint of orange hues; topped off with a white fluffy head. Hop forward, juicy tropical and stone fruit, supported by dank, sticky pine. Intense tropical fruit, citrus and pine. Soft carbonation, dripping with juicy hop oils.

‘Ninth Wave’ New World Pale Ale (4 x 330ml)
Creamy with a light toast, citrus and mango fruits on the nose.
There is something for everyone in this range. The best part? It's currently on promotion for €8.99! In stores now.

the beer revolu · 15-05-2021 8:50am

sporina wrote: »

surely a "very wide range" is a good thing..

No, it's not a bad thing but an unsuspecting buyer could be caught out with a style that's really not for them if they are unfamiliar with craft beers.
I really like some of their beers, others I'd feel sympathy for my drain pouring them down it!

But I see you've quoted reasonable descriptions, there.
Enjoy

Fighting Tao · 15-05-2021 8:53am

I don’t like IPA’s but I frequently buy their mixed stout/Porter boxes directly from them. I’ve yet to have one that I thought was bad. Probably the most consistently good craft brewery I have come across for stouts and porters.

15-05-2021 9:02am

Defo one of the best Irish breweries. I've been drinking their beer on and off since they launched and joined their beer club earlier this year to try more of their specials and collabs without the hassle of having to hunt them down.

Their core range of beers are v good IMO and Ninth Wave is one of my favourite beers.

Saying that though, they love to experiment and have brewed some absolutely awful stuff (I'm looking at you pastry stouts and shamrock shake)

I think the 4 packs are €8.99 in lidl at the moment which is good value (IMO)

Fighting Tao · 15-05-2021 9:06am

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Defo one of the best Irish breweries. I've been drinking their beer on and off since they launched and joined their beer club earlier this year to try more of their specials and collabs without the hassle of having to hunt them down.

Their core range of beers are v good IMO and Ninth Wave is one of my favourite beers.

Saying that though, they love to experiment and have brewed some absolutely awful stuff (I'm looking at you pastry stouts and shamrock shake)

The only pastry stout I wasn’t fond of was the Mexican Hot Chocolate one. It sounded much nicer than tasted, but it was drinkable.

I liked the Shamrock Shake as a refreshment after cutting the grass in the evening

15-05-2021 9:12am

Fighting Tao wrote: »

The only pastry stout I wasn’t fond of was the Mexican Hot Chocolate one. It sounded much nicer than tasted, but it was drinkable.

I liked the Shamrock Shake as a refreshment after cutting the grass in the evening

I actually have a can of the Mexican hot chocolate down stairs that I haven't got around to yet. I've been avoiding it. The shamrock shake went straight down the sink after the first sip... I still shudder when I think of it.

Had a can of little Olcan last night and really enjoyed it.

sporina · 15-05-2021 11:59am

the beer revolu wrote: »

No, it's not a bad thing but an unsuspecting buyer could be caught out with a style that's really not for them if they are unfamiliar with craft beers.
I really like some of their beers, others I'd feel sympathy for my drain pouring them down it!

But I see you've quoted reasonable descriptions, there.
Enjoy

awe sure you would say that about anything.. eg: cheese in particular springs to mind lol.. its up the us the customers to inform ourselves before purchasing..

I think its good that craft beer companies experiment - push the boundaries.. otherwise, there would be numerous brands selling similar products..

Of course, not all will be to everyone's liking, and some might even be dud eggs.. thats only natural

thanks

sporina · 15-05-2021 12:00pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Defo one of the best Irish breweries. I've been drinking their beer on and off since they launched and joined their beer club earlier this year to try more of their specials and collabs without the hassle of having to hunt them down.

Their core range of beers are v good IMO and Ninth Wave is one of my favourite beers.

Saying that though, they love to experiment and have brewed some absolutely awful stuff (I'm looking at you pastry stouts and shamrock shake)

I think the 4 packs are €8.99 in lidl at the moment which is good value (IMO)

if you like Ninth Wave, have you tried Dungarvan's beers? some a quite similar - you might like em

15-05-2021 1:33pm

sporina wrote: »

if you like Ninth Wave, have you tried Dungarvan's beers? some a quite similar - you might like em

I have but not in many years. Anything particularly you'd recommend?

Borzoi · 15-05-2021 8:21pm

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Defo one of the best Irish breweries. I've been drinking their beer on and off since they launched and joined their beer club earlier this year to try more of their specials and collabs without the hassle of having to hunt them down.

Their core range of beers are v good IMO and Ninth Wave is one of my favourite beers.

Saying that though, they love to experiment and have brewed some absolutely awful stuff (I'm looking at you pastry stouts and shamrock shake)

I think the 4 packs are €8.99 in lidl at the moment which is good value (IMO)

You've described my entire WH relationship too. Though I flip between Ninth Wave/Atlantean/Bran Sceolan as a favourite ðŸ˜€

Mrs B is very fond of their Hellas and Kolsch, which makes my spend easier

I do get a slagging from the DPD delivery guy thoughðŸ˜œ

sporina · 15-05-2021 9:52pm

Deleted User wrote: »

I have but not in many years. Anything particularly you'd recommend?

Helvic Gold,

Copper Coast Ale is good too..

Brock Turnpike · 15-05-2021 9:56pm

Currently drinking one of their Phantom IPAs I picked up in Lidl. Not one of theirs I had tried before. I like it. Very drinkable.

Atlantean possibly my favourite beer, definitely up there anyway.

Black Sheep · 16-05-2021 8:16am

Brock Turnpike wrote: »

Currently drinking one of their Phantom IPAs I picked up in Lidl. Not one of theirs I had tried before. I like it. Very drinkable.

Atlantean possibly my favourite beer, definitely up there anyway.

I think Atlantean is their best.

CramCycle · 16-05-2021 8:33am

sporina wrote: »

if you like Ninth Wave, have you tried Dungarvan's beers? some a quite similar - you might like em

I really like most of White Hags stuff but Dungarvan, when you open a bottle its like the money shot in a porno. Hard to rate them as half the beer is all over the kitchen nearly every time you open a bottle.

sporina · 16-05-2021 12:44pm

CramCycle wrote: »

I really like most of White Hags stuff but Dungarvan, when you open a bottle its like the money shot in a porno. Hard to rate them as half the beer is all over the kitchen nearly every time you open a bottle.

yes that happens us sometimes of late with bottles of Helvic Gold.. didn't in the past.. mayb they have changed something.. doesn't seem to happen with Copper Coast.. but they are selling some of their beers in cans now and its not an issue with them..

Bobeagleburger · 16-05-2021 12:46pm

I had a selection of their stuff at Christmas. Very nice. Would definitely try again.

16-05-2021 12:47pm

Their New England IPA is delicious

TXPTGR1 · 17-05-2021 8:30pm

They need to keep making Keltoi- what a beer for summer
Like their helles too but Keltoi has turned me from a hater into a fan(for now)

Macy0161 · 19-05-2021 3:57pm

Atlantean my favourite too.

I think Little Fawn is a good session though, but tend to pick up a couple of Cheap Flirt over the white hag 4 pack when I'm in Lidl.

SmartinMartin · 19-05-2021 4:04pm

They hold the best taster party weekend (Hagstravaganza) in the country, at the brewery in Ballymote. Haven't missed one yet!

youcancallmeal · 20-05-2021 11:02am

Their core range is a really good selection of 'gateway beers', not the best version of the style but generally good enough to please everyone. I like their sours in particular for this reason

mik_da_man · 20-05-2021 4:19pm

Big fan of them too - I love Atlantean and little Fawn.
Some of the pastry stouts are fantastic, Salted Caramel is my favorite and they have some cracking seasonal ones like the Pumpkin Ale

They do have a monthly subscription which is great to get some core ones and the specials as they are brewed.

Dillonb3 · 20-05-2021 8:09pm

White Hag and Kinnegar are my 2 favorite Irish craft brewers. Just got the box of the Festa Nuda stout, one of the nicest stouts I've tasted

sporina · 25-05-2021 4:27pm

got some White Hag beer glasses today - love em... will post a pic at the weekend when I have them christened :pac:

bobbysands81 · 26-05-2021 1:48pm

The limited edition stouts they do have been fantastic, highly recommend for both taste and value. Love them.

TXPTGR1 · 26-05-2021 5:35pm

Keltoi weather today
Met Éireann should just replace the sun symbol with Keltoi can symbols from now on for sunny days
So good

Dillonb3 · 25-06-2021 7:40pm

I see the White Hag have announced they're releasing an Orange Ice Cream Ale. I'll probably grab this one as I enjoyed the Shamrock one they released around Paddy's day

Black Sheep · 28-06-2021 10:11am

Dillonb3 wrote: »

I see the White Hag have announced they're releasing an Orange Ice Cream Ale. I'll probably grab this one as I enjoyed the Shamrock one they released around Paddy's day

Seems like it would be up your street.

They're a brewery of two halves for me...

I really dislike their strongly flavoured stouts and specials like this, and it was part of the reason I bailed out of Clann Mor.

But their core range of NEIPA, IPA etc. Love it.

flended12 · 30-06-2021 11:46pm

My fav beer of theirs is Bran & Sceolan.

They had a bog ale a good few years ago that was so strong it was dangerous. Very strong flavour, like turf sandwiches, but I liked it.

https://www.irelandcraftbeers.com/the-white-hag/meabh-rua-irish-bog-ale

irish_goat · 01-07-2021 10:32am

flended12 wrote: »

They had a bog ale a good few years ago that was so strong it was dangerous. Very strong flavour, like turf sandwiches, but I liked it.

https://www.irelandcraftbeers.com/the-white-hag/meabh-rua-irish-bog-ale

I still have a bottle of that from one of the earlier batches in the old style bottle. I should probably open it, but now it's also now probably one of the few left...

Pomberg77 · 01-07-2021 1:02pm

Anyone know anywhere in Dublin City Centre that has a good selection of them? I think SuperValu in Kilmainham generally has a good selection but never seen anyone sell their full (or most of) their range?

matrim · 01-07-2021 1:05pm

Pomberg77 wrote: »

Anyone know anywhere in Dublin City Centre that has a good selection of them? I think SuperValu in Kilmainham generally has a good selection but never seen anyone sell their full (or most of) their range?

Stephen st news

Pomberg77 · 01-07-2021 11:49pm

Checked this place out today. It was an OK range, much of what they have in the SuperValu. A few ones I'd love to find would be places that sell the Pineapple Sour, Super Split, Peaches and Cream Ale, Shamrock Shake Ale.

I think the last two might be discontinued though

BeerNut · 02-07-2021 12:00am

Pomberg77 wrote: »

Checked this place out today. It was an OK range, much of what they have in the SuperValu. A few ones I'd love to find would be places that sell the Pineapple Sour, Super Split, Peaches and Cream Ale, Shamrock Shake Ale.

SuperValu on Sundrive Road definitely has the Púca Pineapple and Shamrock Shake still in stock. Glas Peaches & Cream Ale is from almost a year ago, you'd be very lucky to find it now, and the Super Split is only just landing so it could be a day or three before Stephen Street News has it and a week or so before the relevant SuperValus do.

Pomberg77 wrote: »

I think the last two might be discontinued though

These are all single-batch (so far) beers. They're discontinued as soon as they're in the can.

Borzoi · 03-07-2021 5:19pm

Pomberg77 wrote: »

A few ones I'd love to find would be places that sell the Pineapple Sour, Super Split, Peaches and Cream Ale, Shamrock Shake Ale.

I think the last two might be discontinued though

If you can make your way out to Tallaght, I have 3 cans of Peaches and Cream from the last batch. And a can on the pineapple sour. Welcome to them ðŸ‘Œ

The White Hag Brewing Co

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