What beer are we drinking this week ?

DenMan · 06-06-2012 09:32PM

White_Wolf wrote: »

Filth.

Going down a treat here. On number 3 now.

slayerking · 06-06-2012 10:16PM

DenMan wrote: »

Going down a treat here. On number 3 now.

Ahhhh, I knew it.... a beer troll.
Be gone!!

White_Wolf · 07-06-2012 12:58AM

DenMan wrote: »

Going down a treat here. On number 3 now.

Still filth.

KJ · 07-06-2012 02:37PM

I took a trip to McHugh's on the Malahide Road to get some Kinnegar but they didn't have any at all, so I drove to the one in Kilbarrack and got these:

Then I noticed on top of the fridge, a few bottles of random stuff including 1 bottle of this gem. Bottled in 2009.

White_Wolf · 07-06-2012 04:57PM

KJ wrote: »

I took a trip to McHugh's on the Malahide Road to get some Kinnegar but they didn't have any at all, so I drove to the one in Kilbarrack and got these:

Then I noticed on top of the fridge, a few bottles of random stuff including 1 bottle of this gem. Bottled in 2009.

Lucky man, finding Dogfish Head in Ireland.

KJ · 07-06-2012 05:00PM

White_Wolf wrote: »

Lucky man, finding Dogfish Head in Ireland.

I know, was delighted with myself. I thought it was just gonna be for display so I had to ask.

White_Wolf · 07-06-2012 05:41PM

KJ wrote: »

I know, was delighted with myself. I thought it was just gonna be for display so I had to ask.

How much was it if you don't mind me asking? I assume more than most?

KJ · 07-06-2012 07:22PM

White_Wolf wrote: »

How much was it if you don't mind me asking? I assume more than most?

€6.99 Not too bad considering it's 12%

White_Wolf · 08-06-2012 10:36AM

KJ wrote: »

€6.99 Not too bad considering it's 12%

That's actually a good price, expected something like 15 quid since DH are so rare in Ireland. Good buy, how was it?

KJ · 08-06-2012 12:17PM

I was at Tom Petty last night so didn't get to try it. I will be opening it tonight.

Krusty_Clown · 08-06-2012 01:53PM

White_Wolf wrote: »

That's actually a good price, expected something like 15 quid since DH are so rare in Ireland. Good buy, how was it?

I wasn't a big fan when I could buy it in Holland's for €3.50, so I doubt it has improved greatly by virtue of its increased price or reduced availability. But that's just my take. I found it a little too sweet and cloying, but other's mileage may vary.

stuchyg · 08-06-2012 07:03PM

Just finished a bottle of Odells IPA, v nice has the slight spicy taste of Goose Island but a bit of a smoother finish me thinks

Benny_Cake · 08-06-2012 07:14PM

I have some 8 Degrees Howling Gale Ale chilling in the fridge, I picked up some Shipyard IPA and Sierra Nevada Pale Ale as well. All from Tesco, much as I'd rather be buying it from an actual off-licence the deal is just to hard to resist.

Martyn1989 · 08-06-2012 07:59PM

Opened up my Dungarvan Commeragh Challenger and couldn't drink it, very vegetal and unpleasant to a point I thought it wasn't right, I'll definatly try another because dungarvan make great beers, maybe some teething issues with the new recipe?

Opened up the Kinneger Limeburner and I'm also disappointed, no fizz whatsoever, light straw colour and no head. It's Lemony and fairly subtle, drinkable but it needs a little more fizz.

KJ · 08-06-2012 08:15PM

Martyn1989 wrote: »

Opened up my Dungarvan Commeragh Challenger and couldn't drink it, very vegetal and unpleasant to a point I thought it wasn't right, I'll definatly try another because dungarvan make great beers, maybe some teething issues with the new recipe?

Opened up the Kinneger Scraggy Bay and I'm also disappointed, no fizz whatsoever, light straw colour and no head. It's Lemony and fairly subtle, drinkable but it needs a little more fizz.

I bought 2 of the Challenger today. I hope I like them better than you did. I also had a Kinnegar Limeburner today and was disappointed by it. Was pretty standard. Nothing special.
Currently drinking the Dogfish Head I found and it's really nice. After this, I'm finishing off the bottle of Sink The Bismarck.

Eramen · 08-06-2012 08:18PM

Just enjoying a St Austell's Smugglers Vintage Ale as I post. It is an Old Ale - aged barley-wine and English dark ale.

So far I am quite impressed, it's a rather sweet concoction; syrupy/honeyed, with caramel on the nose, sticky toffee, figs, some forest fruits, alcoholic cola, brown sugar to taste, along with a nice bitter element as it finishes.

I'm finding it to have good drink-ability.

Martyn1989 · 08-06-2012 09:19PM

KJ wrote: »

I bought 2 of the Challenger today. I hope I like them better than you did. I also had a Kinnegar Limeburner today and was disappointed by it. Was pretty standard. Nothing special.
Currently drinking the Dogfish Head I found and it's really nice. After this, I'm finishing off the bottle of Sink The Bismarck.

I mixed them up it was the limeburner I had I've edited my post.

I'm now drinking the scraggy bay and it's much better, more fizz and head, it's well balanced and solid.

I know I don't like challenger much but it's rare I would not be able to finish a beer, watch out there was a lot of yeast at the bottom.

The dogfish head was a good find, I had a
Bottle of that about 2 years ago, prob when your one came over, good to hear it held up.

ciaran76 · 09-06-2012 12:25AM

Breckenridge Vanilla Porter - was really in the mood for Porter this evening on seen this on the shop and didn't think twice about getting it.

Slightly malty chocolate taste initially followed by the vanilla hit. Really like this "Porter Ale" (as displayed on bottle).

ciaran76 · 09-06-2012 02:00AM

Dogfish Head / Chicory Stout - well wow just wow. After the vanilla stout this is just amazing.

I get a major coffee hit followed by chocolate and a hint of liquorice. Afterwards I got a hint of chicory.Leaves your mouth with a dry feeling but have to say this is one tasty beer.

Can Dogfish head do anything wrong ?

mongdesade · 09-06-2012 08:58AM

Eramen wrote: »

St Austell's Smugglers Vintage Ale

Where did you get this fine ale ?

mongdesade · 09-06-2012 09:16AM

This week I'm drinking 'Quintine La Biere des Collines', brought back from a trip to France.

A full, red coloured beer with a malty dryness, 8.5% ABV...very drinkable.

A case of 20 x 330ml flip-top bottles with a free branded glass for €40 on special offer (best before date 08/12)...result

stuchyg · 09-06-2012 10:48AM

mongdesade wrote: »

Where did you get this fine ale ?

Molloys in Tallaght sell it, saw some in there yesterday

GristlyEnd · 09-06-2012 11:27AM

Brought a bottle of Brooklyn Sorachi Ace around to a friends last night. His isn't much of a beer drinker but really enjoyed this introduction to great beer.

Eramen · 09-06-2012 12:45PM

mongdesade wrote: »

Where did you get this fine ale ?

I got that one in Supervalu on Aston Quay, 2.89. They have some good beers in stock most of the time, worth checking out.

beano345 · 09-06-2012 02:11PM

olde english 800, 5$ for 40oz of malt beer at 8%,the hangover is severe off it though,think ill go back to pabst blue ribbon

Berty · 09-06-2012 02:12PM

Samuel Adams Noble Pils
Little Creatures
From Whitewater Brewery:

Belfast Black
Belfast Lager
Belfast Ale
Clothworthy
Copperhead

And a bottle of this last night. Okay not quite a bottle. More like 3 sips and poured it down the sink(Free Sample Bottle). Damned crazy belgians.

mongdesade · 09-06-2012 03:41PM

beano345 wrote: »

olde english 800, 5$ for 40oz of malt beer at 8%,the hangover is severe off it though,think ill go back to pabst blue ribbon

Ahhh 40's...the lost memories

stuchyg · 09-06-2012 05:51PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlLAAoI4YHM

An ode by The Game to the aforementioned Olde English

stuchyg · 09-06-2012 06:19PM

Currently enjoying a Goose Island summertime beer, not usually a lager fan but tis v nice

Colonel Sanders · 09-06-2012 06:53PM

Harviestoun Bitter & Twisted which I've really started to like. Only one in the shop (it's curing my hangover as we speak) unfortunately so got a few O'Hara's Curim Gold for the Germany game

What beer are we drinking this week ?

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