What beer are we drinking this week ?

Grayditch · 17-06-2012 06:18PM

Warsteiner is probably my favourite subtle session beer, with Spaten a close second.

tony 2 tone · 18-06-2012 12:44PM

LiamSevenfold wrote: »

Thats fair, Just seems that Im very fussy when it comes to beer.. Nothing beats a nice cold Stella

If you are fussy about beer I don't know why you would put Stella as the best beer ever.

It's an alright lager but nothing major in the taste department.

I was having O'Haras Pale Ale for the first time. Very nice, I love the bitter hoppy taste, although didn't have the sweetness to balance it as say SN IPA or Torpedo. Got some Polish friends to try it out too, may have some new converts. Also had Dark Arts in bottle, not as nice as from the tap for me, was a bit flat, I liked caramel taste but was left wanting a more coffee/chocolate from it. (But I do get it's a Porter rather than a Stout) But it still bet the offerings on tap.

BaZmO* · 18-06-2012 01:47PM

Tried my first Chilli Stout over the weekend. Mikkeller Texas Ranger. Strange sensation, but really really nice.

I gather that this one in particular is highly regarded so it'd be interesting to see what some others taste like. Any recommendations?

Also tried Magic Hat #9 over the last couple of weeks, went all American and picked up a six pack from the offy. Not overly impressed tbh. It's not a bad tipple but the blurb on the bottle says it all for me, "Not Quite Pale Ale" and that was my overriding impression. Just not quite there.

White_Wolf · 18-06-2012 04:39PM

BaZmO* wrote: »

Tried my first Chilli Stout over the weekend. Mikkeller Texas Ranger. Strange sensation, but really really nice.

I gather that this one in particular is highly regarded so it'd be interesting to see what some others taste like. Any recommendations?

Also tried Magic Hat #9 over the last couple of weeks, went all American and picked up a six pack from the offy. Not overly impressed tbh. It's not a bad tipple but the blurb on the bottle says it all for me, "Not Quite Pale Ale" and that was my overriding impression. Just not quite there.

I have been putting off trying the Texas Ranger, a spicy beer, I dunno man... I will try it at some stage though.

Yeah #9 was a let down for a magic hat beer, not too fond of it myself.

Going to watch the match now in a bit and have two Nøgne Ø Imperial Stouts and a Goose Island Matilda waiting for me.

KJ · 18-06-2012 05:24PM

I'm having an Ireland v Italy drinking session. I have 3 Galway Hookers and 3 Brewfists. At least Ireland will win at that.

White_Wolf · 18-06-2012 05:43PM

KJ wrote: »

I'm having an Ireland v Italy drinking session. I have 3 Galway Hookers and 3 Brewfists. At least Ireland will win at that.

Tell me what you think of the Brewfists, from the few I have had they are pretty muck.

the beer revolu · 18-06-2012 06:11PM

White_Wolf wrote: »

I have been putting off trying the Texas Ranger, a spicy beer, I dunno man... I will try it at some stage though.

It's really, really good. The chilli is quite subtle.

Yeah #9 was a let down for a magic hat beer, not too fond of it myself.

I was very underwhelmed by that too.

BaZmO* · 18-06-2012 06:18PM

Going for something different for the match too. Having a Brouwerij Boon - Geuze Mariage Parfait. Smells fantastic, although the initial taste is a bit.....eh. Hopefully it settles as it breathes a little, like the Cantillon Gueuze Lambic that I tried a while back did.

KJ · 18-06-2012 06:42PM

White_Wolf wrote: »

Tell me what you think of the Brewfists, from the few I have had they are pretty muck.

I thought Fear Chocolate Stout was pretty crap. I'm having Burocracy IPA, which I'm finding to be actually very nice. Reminds me of Punk IPA

Zebra3 · 18-06-2012 09:06PM

tony 2 tone wrote: »

Also had Dark Arts in bottle, not as nice as from the tap for me, was a bit flat, I liked caramel taste but was left wanting a more coffee/chocolate from it. (But I do get it's a Porter rather than a Stout) But it still bet the offerings on tap.

Actually much prefer it from a bottle. :cool:

BaZmO* · 18-06-2012 09:22PM

BaZmO* wrote: »

Going for something different for the match too. Having a Brouwerij Boon - Geuze Mariage Parfait. Smells fantastic, although the initial taste is a bit.....eh. Hopefully it settles as it breathes a little, like the Cantillon Gueuze Lambic that I tried a while back did.

Actually did settle down a bit, but between the 2 that I tried, I think the Cantillon just edged it for me.

Jury is still out on Gueuze's though. Drinkable, and something different, but I doubt they'll ever be a "go to" beer for me.

Seaneh · 18-06-2012 10:48PM

BaZmO* wrote: »

Tried my first Chilli Stout over the weekend. Mikkeller Texas Ranger. Strange sensation, but really really nice.

I gather that this one in particular is highly regarded so it'd be interesting to see what some others taste like. Any recommendations?

.

I really, really, really did not like the Texar Ranger, Salt House had it for a while about 2 months ago so bought one to try it and all I could taste was the chipotle and some burnt wood.

White_Wolf · 18-06-2012 11:02PM

A note on Goose Island Matilda... Holy **** Caramel!

Martyn1989 · 19-06-2012 02:57AM

White_Wolf wrote: »

Tell me what you think of the Brewfists, from the few I have had they are pretty muck.

Just thought Id throw in my thoughts

Jale - Had it ages ago, wasn't impressed but wasn't disappointed, I remember that I thought more of it then some English ESBs Ive tasted.
24k Golden Ale - Had this and thought of German hops straight away, apperently I was right, found it enjoyable, nothing special but very drinkable.
The Spaceman and Burocracy I have trouble remembering differences between (it was a few days ago) but I found both to be good solid IPAs, with the Burocracy being more to my taste.
Fear is the disappointment of the lot, apperently brewed with cocoa and lactose I was expecting a sweeter more complex richer beer then it was. Poured with no head despite best efforts, it was a small, sweet thin stout.

For close to €4 (from offo) a go for 330mls is far to pricey, but I didn't think there was anyting wrong with the beer in the bottle. I went into tasting these beers expecting muck but found for the most part they were decent but maybe a little subtle or 'drinkable'.

IMO if you want to taste muck venture to a Shipyard Export or IPA, they've seemingly popped up in most craft beer offos/pubs/supermarkets and they are awful.

Ravelleman · 19-06-2012 11:29AM

I had some Porterhouse Hop Heads last night. Fairly hoppy, I guess.

KJ · 19-06-2012 12:36PM

Got a delivery from BrewDog today.
Firstly BrewDog:

Nanny State, Mr. Squirrel, Alice Porter, Tokyo Rising Sun Lowland Edition & Tokyo Rising Sun Highland Edition.

American:

Stone Pale Ale, IPA, Levitation Ale & Port Brewing Santa's Little Helper.

Scandinavian:

Evil Twin Yang IPA, Mikkeller Wet Hop Kellerbier, Nøgne Ø Havrestout & Tiger Tripel.

ciaran76 · 19-06-2012 12:59PM

KJ wrote: »

American:

Stone Pale Ale, IPA, Levitation Ale & Port Brewing Santa's Little Helper.

Intrested to see what you think of of those. Had 2 in the last few weeks so interesting to see if you found them similar.

BaZmO* · 20-06-2012 11:53AM

Seaneh wrote: »

I really, really, really did not like the Texar Ranger, Salt House had it for a while about 2 months ago so bought one to try it and all I could taste was the chipotle and some burnt wood.

Was it just this Chilli Stout? Or have you tried others and didn't like them either?

Heroditas · 20-06-2012 12:31PM

KJ wrote: »

Stone Pale Ale, IPA, Levitation Ale & Port Brewing Santa's Little Helper.

I absolutely love Stone's stuff. Visited the brewery when I was in San Diego a few years ago. They have a magnificent set-up.
Did you order those from Brewdog?
I have a hankering for some Arrogant Bastard and their porter!

KJ · 20-06-2012 03:34PM

Heroditas wrote: »

I absolutely love Stone's stuff. Visited the brewery when I was in San Diego a few years ago. They have a magnificent set-up.
Did you order those from Brewdog?
I have a hankering for some Arrogant Bastard and their porter!

Yeah got them from BrewDog. They had a few others too including Arrogant Bastard and the oaked version also. Next time I'm ordering, I shall get some more.

Heroditas · 20-06-2012 05:14PM

Awesome! I think I have a new favourite website if that's the case.

KJ · 20-06-2012 06:53PM

Heroditas wrote: »

Awesome! I think I have a new favourite website if that's the case.

Yeah they have a great selection of beer but postage is expensive. As in €25 expensive.

Heroditas · 20-06-2012 07:15PM

KJ wrote: »

Heroditas wrote: »

Awesome! I think I have a new favourite website if that's the case.

Yeah they have a great selection of beer but postage is expensive. As in €25 expensive.

Ouch. I wonder what delivery to Belfast is like. I could get it sent there and then get it brought down FOC.
Still, it's worth it if I can get my paws on a few Stone beers

KJ · 20-06-2012 08:43PM

Heroditas wrote: »

Ouch. I wonder what delivery to Belfast is like. I could get it sent there and then get it brought down FOC.
Still, it's worth it if I can get my paws on a few Stone beers

I know UK delivery is £7, not sure if that includes NI.

evercloserunion · 21-06-2012 01:40AM

KJ wrote: »

Yeah they have a great selection of beer but postage is expensive. As in €25 expensive.

Is that a fixed charge or does it vary with the quantity being posted, ie would it be worth one's while buying a ton of beer at once to lower the per-bottle expenditure on postage?

KJ · 21-06-2012 09:38AM

evercloserunion wrote: »

Is that a fixed charge or does it vary with the quantity being posted, ie would it be worth one's while buying a ton of beer at once to lower the per-bottle expenditure on postage?

I'm not sure. I've had about 20 bottles delivered before and it was €25, not sure how much it would cost for more.

Krusty_Clown · 21-06-2012 12:24PM

Heroditas wrote: »

Ouch. I wonder what delivery to Belfast is like. I could get it sent there and then get it brought down FOC.
Still, it's worth it if I can get my paws on a few Stone beers

If memory serves me correctly, you can get some in Hollands in Bray (as well as the Rogue stuff).

Delighted to see my local pub in Shankill (Bradys) has added Punk IPA and 5am Saint to their repetoire of draught beers (that already includes Leffe, Blue Moon and a few other non-mainstream beers). Even better, they are getting a Galway Hooker tap. Enjoyed one of each last night. It may be my imagination, but there seems to be some variance in flavour when I get these beers in different pubs (Against The Grain, Hollands and now Bradys). Is there anything they could be doing that would introduce these differences or is it my imagination?

White_Wolf · 21-06-2012 03:13PM

Krusty_Clown wrote: »

If memory serves me correctly, you can get some in Hollands in Bray (as well as the Rogue stuff).

Delighted to see my local pub in Shankill (Bradys) has added Punk IPA and 5am Saint to their repetoire of draught beers (that already includes Leffe, Blue Moon and a few other non-mainstream beers). Even better, they are getting a Galway Hooker tap. Enjoyed one of each last night. It may be my imagination, but there seems to be some variance in flavour when I get these beers in different pubs (Against The Grain, Hollands and now Bradys). Is there anything they could be doing that would introduce these differences or is it my imagination?

Currently, as of two days ago, they only have the Rogue Porter, the usual amount of BrewDogs stuff but no Stone sadly, I will be down there later this evening so I will have a look then and ask Jay if he can get some in if not.

Abhainn · 21-06-2012 06:14PM

Krusty_Clown wrote: »

If memory serves me correctly, you can get some in Hollands in Bray (as well as the Rogue stuff).

Delighted to see my local pub in Shankill (Bradys) has added Punk IPA and 5am Saint to their repetoire of draught beers (that already includes Leffe, Blue Moon and a few other non-mainstream beers). Even better, they are getting a Galway Hooker tap. Enjoyed one of each last night.

Great choice of beers on draught. I wish Brady's was my local. :rolleyes:
Then again thank God its not within walking (running) distance:).

Heroditas · 21-06-2012 06:24PM

White_Wolf wrote: »

I will have a look then and ask Jay if he can get some in if not.

If he can order some Stone beers in, I will happily help him bulk up the order and would take a few off him.

What beer are we drinking this week ?

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