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What beer are we drinking this week ?

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  • #5882
    Seaneh
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 18,300 ✭✭✭✭Seaneh


    BaZmO* wrote: »
    Is that not illegal? And more importantly, quite dangerous.

    he left it outside to partially freeze t and removed the ice from the bucket. its not actually distilling and its perfectly safe.

    its how eizbocks are made.


  • #5883
    Lucena
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,304 ✭✭✭Lucena


    Seaneh wrote: »
    he left it outside to partially freeze t and removed the ice from the bucket. its not actually distilling and its perfectly safe.

    its how eizbocks are made.

    Isn't this how very strong beers are produced? Sink the Bismarck and the like?


  • #5884
    the beer revolu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,041 ✭✭✭✭the beer revolu


    Lucena wrote: »
    Isn't this how very strong beers are produced? Sink the Bismarck and the like?

    Yes


  • #5885
    BeerNut
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 12,128 Mod ✭✭✭✭BeerNut


    Seaneh wrote: »
    its not actually distilling
    Irish law makes no distinction between distillation methods. It is actually distilling.

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  • #5886
    neilthefunkeone
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,522 ✭✭✭neilthefunkeone


    Was gifted a few nice presents for my birthday.. Friends know me well!!

    White Gypsy Imperial Stout
    White Gypsey Belgian Dubbell
    Mickkeller Farmhouse IPA
    Brewdog Tokyo
    And a few others!

    The mickkeller was the only one i've tapped into.. Lovely smell but a strange after taste and very carbonated.


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  • #5887
    matrim
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,516 ✭✭✭matrim


    neilthefunkeone wrote: »
    Was gifted a few nice presents for my birthday.. Friends know me well!!

    White Gypsy Imperial Stout
    White Gypsey Belgian Dubbell
    Mickkeller Farmhouse IPA
    Brewdog Tokyo
    And a few others!

    The mickkeller was the only one i've tapped into.. Lovely smell but a strange after taste and very carbonated.

    It's great when that happens. I was recently given

    Mickkeller Farmhouse IPA
    Goose Island Bourbon County stout
    BrewDog Nøgne Ø Mikkeller Black Tokyo*

    Haven't tried any of them yet but am looking forward to them


  • #5888
    Herb Powell
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,097 ✭✭✭Herb Powell


    Seaneh wrote: »
    he left it outside to partially freeze t and removed the ice from the bucket. its not actually distilling and its perfectly safe.

    its how eizbocks are made.

    It was actually even smaller, I only had about 1.75l left, so it was done win a plastic bottle in the freezer.

    With the volumes involved, I really don't see how it could have been dangerous, unless my beer was **** to begin with.


  • #5889
    stuchyg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,491 ✭✭✭stuchyg


    How exactly is it done


  • #5890
    Herb Powell
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,097 ✭✭✭Herb Powell


    stuchyg wrote: »
    How exactly is it done

    I don't want to be perpetuating illegal info, so google will tell you.


  • #5891
    Seaneh
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 18,300 ✭✭✭✭Seaneh


    BeerNut wrote: »
    Irish law makes no distinction between distillation methods. It is actually distilling.

    The term distillation applies only to the method of separating mixtures based on difference of volatility of components in a boiling liquid.

    Fractional Freezing (how Eisbocks are made) is not distillation, and is 100% safe (well, baring potential bacterial contamination). I doubt it would be possible for customs and excise to even try and bring charges against anyone for making an Eisbock by applying the law in regards to distillation.


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  • #5892
    Lovely Bloke
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,748 ✭✭✭✭Lovely Bloke


    In farringtons having a Kindred Spirit,only a glass for now.

    Apparently there's some kind of launch of Fran Well stuff in here later.


  • #5893
    blueshed
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 628 ✭✭✭blueshed


    got 2 btls of Dromoland ale, brewed by the Dungarvan brewing company to celebrate 50 years of Dromoland castle.

    A blond ale at 4.9%, Helvick gold under a different name ?


  • #5894
    rubadub
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,387 ✭✭✭✭rubadub


    Seaneh wrote: »
    its not actually distilling and its perfectly safe.
    It is fairly safe, you might get a worse hangover thats all. I would consdier traditional distillation safer, toxicity wise.

    I made an old post about it here
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=71436252&postcount=20
    "Distiller" means a person who manufactures spirits in Saorstát Éireann whether by distillation or any other process and "distillery" means the entered premises of a distiller.

    However I mention the 22% limit in that post I linked, I am not sure if this means freeze distilled stuff is OK below that limit.
    a) in subsection (1) of section 73 by substituting the following for the definition of “spirits”:


    “ ‘spirits’ means any product which exceeds 1.2% vol and which is—


    (a) distilled ethyl alcohol,


    (b) an alcoholic beverage the full alcohol content of which is the result of a process of distillation,


    (c) any other product falling within CN Code 2207 or 2208, even when such product forms part of a product which is not an alcohol product, or


    (d) any beverage exceeding 22% vol,


    and includes any such product which contains a nonalcoholic product, whether in solution or not;”,


  • #5895
    Passenger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,162 ✭✭✭Passenger


    Warsteiner Premium Verum

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    Delicious beer. Copious amounts of carbonation and bubbles throughout and a nice creamy white head that lasts a for the duration. Purchased in O'Briens.


  • #5896
    Insect Overlord
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 31,170 Mod ✭✭✭✭Insect Overlord


    I just picked up a bottle of Nøgne Ø Imperial IPA #500.

    Looking forward to this.


  • #5897
    Arturo Bandini
    Closed Accounts Posts: 115 ✭✭Arturo Bandini


    Passenger wrote: »
    Warsteiner Premium Verum

    4619.jpg

    Delicious beer. Copious amounts of carbonation and bubbles throughout and a nice creamy white head that lasts a for the duration. Purchased in O'Briens.

    I've tried about 10 beers in the last few weeks and this is without doubt my favorite. Beautiful. Pity my local stopped stocking it.


  • #5898
    Passenger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,162 ✭✭✭Passenger


    Spaten Munich Beer

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    Nice smooth beer with a moderate carbonation. The head seems to dissipate after a while but a flavorsome and easy to drink beer from Munich.


  • #5899
    Hogzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,544 ✭✭✭Hogzy


    Every time I pour a Spaten there is feck all head.


  • #5900
    Passenger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,162 ✭✭✭Passenger


    Hogzy wrote: »
    Every time I pour a Spaten there is feck all head.

    Aye, that picture above is a little misrepresentative of the head which as I mentioned dissipates relatively quickly.


  • #5901
    allthedoyles
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,891 ✭✭✭allthedoyles


    3 x cans Carlsberg for fiver @ Centra


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  • #5902
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 5,135 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Arturo Bandini wrote: »
    Pity my local stopped stocking it.

    It's almost always on special offer in Dunnes.


  • #5903
    Arturo Bandini
    Closed Accounts Posts: 115 ✭✭Arturo Bandini


    Deleted User wrote: »
    It's almost always on special offer in Dunnes.


    Sadly my local Dunnes has a terrible selection for some reason. Must get to a O'Breins soon. Also thought I heard talk that Lidl sometimes stock it, so must check there too. Cheers.


  • #5904
    stuchyg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,491 ✭✭✭stuchyg


    picked up some ruthless rye and Yellow Snow earlier in O Briens. Chuffed to see O Briens have started to stock Rogue stuff


  • #5905
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 5,135 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Arturo Bandini wrote: »
    Sadly my local Dunnes has a terrible selection for some reason.
    It shouldn't be a problem for them to get it in, warsteiner is readily available from Gleesons. It's on special offer in Dunnes at the moment so they really should have it in stock.


  • #5906
    beans
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,886 ✭✭✭beans


    Southern Tier Oatmeal Imperial Stout

    1/2 From the tap, rich and creamy with a lovely firm, dense head. Slightly sweet aroma, such smooth and silky mouthfeel. And so tasty. I've never had an imperial stout on draft, this was a real revelation. Delicious!


  • #5907
    baron von something
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 745 ✭✭✭baron von something


    drinking brooklyn lager.very nice.borderline dark beer flavour.now on to bitter and twisted harviestoun blond beer.not bad.next up is tusker lager


  • #5908
    Insect Overlord
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 31,170 Mod ✭✭✭✭Insect Overlord


    Beoir Chorca Dhuibhne/West Kerry Brewery's Carraig Dubh. Nice stuff. First time I've seen it on sale this far north in Munster!


  • #5909
    SomeDose
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 252 ✭✭SomeDose


    Some memorable ones I've had in the last while:

    Cantillon Rose de Gambrinus - my first try at a proper lambic. Previously, I struggled to finish a Rodenbach Grand Cru (too much like balsamic vinegar) so I was slightly apprehensive about it being too sour. I actually really liked this - the raspberries give it a sharp tartness, to be expected, but also just a touch of sweetness. The finish is super-dry which keeps you sipping at it. I think it would make a great aperitif drink.

    De Molen Hel & Verdoemonis 666 edition - having never tried the regular H&V which seems to be rated very highly, I had high expectations for this but was a little disappointed. It gives off a massive whiff of wood & spirit, presumably from the cognac-soaked oak chips, but taste-wise lacked some of the complexity I expect from big imperial stouts. Not bad by any means, but not as good as Rasputin for example. Now I need to hunt down a standard H&V for comparison.

    Stone Ruination IPA - a hop bomb but too harsh and unbalanced for me, had a taste & aroma that bizarrely made me think of the artificial floral smell you get from Persil & Bold detergents.

    Stone Sublimely Self-righteous black IPA - Awesome, possibly the nicest BIPA I've had to date. As floral and fresh as any good US IPA initially, but also has a lovely rich and full-bodied character like a stout or strong dark ale. Top drawer.


  • #5910
    stuchyg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,491 ✭✭✭stuchyg


    Had my bottle of Yellow Snow last night, v disappointed. For a beer that receives such good reviews I felt it was average as it gets, nothing distinctive about it bar the hoppy bitterness


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  • #5911
    baconsarnie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,395 ✭✭✭baconsarnie


    stuchyg wrote: »
    Had my bottle of Yellow Snow last night, v disappointed. For a beer that receives such good reviews I felt it was average as it gets, nothing distinctive about it bar the hoppy bitterness

    I have to be honest, I generally find Rogue beers over-priced and over-hyped, barring the Mocha Porter and the St Rogue Red.


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