What beer are we drinking this week ?

stuchyg · 20-05-2012 12:08PM

White_Wolf wrote: »

Fully agree there, I much rather American IPAs to English ones. Though BrewDog(Scottish) make some very good ones.

I have a Dogma & Challenger in the press waiting for me, havent had a punk in a while though

White_Wolf · 20-05-2012 12:14PM

I quite like both of them, had the Challenger for a second time last week, my friend doesn't like the Challenger hops so he gave it to me. I used to love punk, but haven't had it in a good while. Had Dogma a few times myself too, pretty good. I have to say though the Hardcore IPA is a great beer, I remembered enjoying it so I picked up some last night, at 9.2% it was a messy night but a very good beer.

stuchyg · 20-05-2012 04:25PM

Been breaking my back doing the garden for the last few hours so the Dogma has gone in the fridge for later, also have a bottle of King Goblin in the press which im tempted to throw in too

ciaran76 · 20-05-2012 07:39PM

Dogfish head - the continually hopped India pale ale (60 min)

Another good IPA to add to the list.

rcaz · 20-05-2012 08:57PM

ciaran76 wrote: »

Dogfish head - the continually hopped India pale ale (60 min)

Another good IPA to add to the list.

Where'd you get it?

White_Wolf · 20-05-2012 10:07PM

rcaz wrote: »

Where'd you get it?

This needs to be answered, I haven't been able to find any Dogfish head in Ireland at all.

ciaran76 · 20-05-2012 11:20PM

rcaz wrote: »

Where'd you get it?

Sorry I am in the US at the moment.

rcaz · 20-05-2012 11:26PM

ciaran76 wrote: »

Sorry I am in the US at the moment.

Boo. Bring me back one :pac:

White_Wolf · 20-05-2012 11:31PM

And bring a few Pliny...

bamboozle · 21-05-2012 09:09AM

Sierra Nevada Ruthless Rye tried for the first time over the weekend. Very nice.

bamboozle · 21-05-2012 09:13AM

ciaran76 wrote: »

Dogfish head - the continually hopped India pale ale (60 min)

Another good IPA to add to the list.

had this recently in the states very nice but preferred Red Hook's long hammer IPA

The Hill Billy · 21-05-2012 10:55AM

dodderangler wrote: »

After a month in Philippines drinking local beer red horse I just had first sup of a bulmers second sup it was gone missed it so much lookin forward to my hangover

Just a reminder folks - this thread & forum is for the discussion of our love of Beers, Wines & Spirits & not getting out of your head.

tHB

Seaneh · 21-05-2012 11:37AM

White_Wolf wrote: »

And bring a few Pliny...

Gonna be hard unless he's in about a 2 hour radius of the brewery.

White_Wolf · 21-05-2012 01:17PM

Seaneh wrote: »

Gonna be hard unless he's in about a 2 hour radius of the brewery.

Quite true, but I can always hope.

Krusty_Clown · 21-05-2012 04:46PM

Seaneh wrote: »

Gonna be hard unless he's in about a 2 hour radius of the brewery.

I remember searching throughout the San Jose area of California to no avail (Pliny the Elder). But every off-license and supermarket was floor-to-ceiling with every variety of Dogfish Head you could imagine. There certainly didn't seem to be any under-supply issues. Wish they'd start exporting it over here again as they certainly seem to have an abundance anywhere I've been in the US.

Martyn1989 · 21-05-2012 04:55PM

Krusty_Clown wrote: »

I remember searching throughout the San Jose area of California to no avail (Pliny the Elder). But every off-license and supermarket was floor-to-ceiling with every variety of Dogfish Head you could imagine. There certainly didn't seem to be any under-supply issues. Wish they'd start exporting it over here again as they certainly seem to have an abundance anywhere I've been in the US.

Looking at interviews with Sam Calagione and reading around it they have a hard time keeping up with stocking their US suppliers and pulled back alot of their exports to relieve the pressure, I heard somewhere that they have a large expansion underway so maybe that will all change soon. I remember being able to get their beers along with a few other breweries stuff quite easily about 2 years ago but I think that was due to suppliers dropping them and no new up take.

ASJ112 · 21-05-2012 05:50PM

Having a few barleywine/DIPA beers this week

ANCHOR Old Foghorn > never had this before, any opinions ?
Victory Hop Wallop
Brewdog hardcore
Sierra Nevada Bigfoot
Flying Dog HornDog

Does anybody know if there are any more IPA is Dead around Dublin ?

Has anybody had any experience bringing beers back from abroad, any tips ? Any broken bottles ? Am hoping to get some Kernel beers

Martyn1989 · 21-05-2012 05:55PM

ASJ112 wrote: »

Having a few barleywine/DIPA beers this week

ANCHOR Old Foghorn > never had this before, any opinions ?
Victory Hop Wallop
Brewdog hardcore
Sierra Nevada Bigfoot
Flying Dog HornDog

Does anybody know if there are any more IPA is Dead around Dublin ?

Has anybody had any experience bringing beers back from abroad, any tips ? Any broken bottles ? Am hoping to get some Kernel beers

Martins offo fairview had 2 IPA is dead packs left last sat maybe give them a ring

White_Wolf · 21-05-2012 06:13PM

ASJ112 wrote: »

Having a few barleywine/DIPA beers this week

ANCHOR Old Foghorn > never had this before, any opinions ?
Victory Hop Wallop
Brewdog hardcore
Sierra Nevada Bigfoot
Flying Dog HornDog

Does anybody know if there are any more IPA is Dead around Dublin ?

Has anybody had any experience bringing beers back from abroad, any tips ? Any broken bottles ? Am hoping to get some Kernel beers

Hollands in Bray still had 2 the other day, never had the Anchor Old Foghorn before, let me know how you think. That Hardcore IPA is a really solid beer, lovely.

stuchyg · 21-05-2012 06:51PM

Had my bottle of Dogma last night, thought it was foul, tasted of bacon mixed with licquorice. almost a black beer as opposed to ale, wont be having again

BeerNut · 21-05-2012 09:10PM

ASJ112 wrote: »

ANCHOR Old Foghorn > never had this before, any opinions ?

I liked it.

ASJ112 wrote: »

Has anybody had any experience bringing beers back from abroad

Yes.

ASJ112 wrote: »

any tips

Wrap stuff well. Bubble wrap is ideal; jumpers are great; pants will do if you're stuck; socks are better than nothing.

ASJ112 wrote: »

Any broken bottles ?

Not yet :cool:

craggles · 21-05-2012 10:49PM

Don't feel like this deserves its own thread, then again maybe it does, but anyway...

Has anyone seen Sneck Lifter ale around Dublin anywhere? Jenning's Sneck Lifter I think it is.

Edit: This one http://www.jenningsbrewery.co.uk/shop/product.aspx?prodID=28

evercloserunion · 21-05-2012 11:13PM

I went to the BrewDog Bar in Camden today and had a Motueka after hearing all the good things about it on here, wasn't disappointed at all. It's absolutely delicious. Also tried Riptide, an imperial stout of theirs, was lovely too.

BeerNut · 21-05-2012 11:18PM

craggles wrote: »

Has anyone seen Sneck Lifter ale around Dublin anywhere?

I've seen it in Redmond's but it was last year.

White_Wolf · 22-05-2012 01:08AM

evercloserunion wrote: »

I went to the BrewDog Bar in Camden today and had a Motueka after hearing all the good things about it on here, wasn't disappointed at all. It's absolutely delicious. Also tried Riptide, an imperial stout of theirs, was lovely too.

Yeah it's a great drop, very refreshing for an IPA, if they released it on it's own over here I think it might just be my summer IPA.

old hippy · 22-05-2012 11:55AM

Herb Powell · 22-05-2012 09:21PM

Free pint of Paulaner tonight in Sober Lane after finishing my exams, how bad!

Krusty_Clown · 23-05-2012 06:32AM

ASJ112 wrote: »

Has anybody had any experience bringing beers back from abroad, any tips ? Any broken bottles ? Am hoping to get some Kernel beers

Stating the blindingly obvious, but bottles of beer add a not insignificant amount of weight to your suitcase. Best to be selective and avoid buying anything you can get at home. I'd usually pick up three or four 750 ml bottles. Never had a breakage and have been bringing home beer for years (have had to dump four bottles of beer that were gifted to me as my case was over weight). As Beernut suggested, wrap them in towels or jumpers.

Krusty_Clown · 23-05-2012 07:14AM

Took advantage of the Tesco offer and last night had the Directors ale, which was top notch. Very London Pride'ish. Followed up with Youngs London Gold, which was murder most foul. Horrid stuff. Like a really naff Sheppard Neame beer. Avoid.

IrishWhiskeyCha · 23-05-2012 03:03PM

Purchase a few 4 packs of Leffe in Lidl for 4.99 a pop. No Hoegaarden left though

Think I'll pop to Tesco's to see if the range has improved. No Sierra Nevada, Porter House, Goose Island available the last time I was there

As well as plenty of others that are supposed to be in the range.

Come on Tesco Oranmore get your act together ... :mad:

Original Post at 16.03, now 17.44 and back from Tesco's ...

Goose Island IPA, Seirra Nevada IPA, Shipyard IPA, O'Hara's IPA & Porter House Hophead now all stocked up on :cool:

What beer are we drinking this week ?

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