What beer are we drinking this week ?

Seaneh · 17-10-2013 10:37PM

jh79 wrote: »

Available on tap in the Oslo in Salthill when I was there last week.

No it wasn't.

The dry hopped Imperial Brown Ale from the Pilot brewery was though.

The DIPA is still in the fermenter.

17-10-2013 10:39PM

Seaneh wrote: »

No it wasn't.

The dry hopped Imperial Brown Ale from the Pilot brewery was though.

The DIPA is still in the fermenter.

DIPA pilot 1 3.8% was hand written on the tap assumed it was one of there own . Sorry my mistake.

xxyyzz · 17-10-2013 10:40PM

My weekend tipples

ThisRegard · 17-10-2013 10:40PM

Heroditas wrote: »

They never sell any of that stuff up in Tyrrellstown!

All the Eastern European beers sell well up there.
The Mulhuddart branch is also owned by the same guy and the best seller is Dutch Gold.

I'm sure they do sell, otherwise they wouldn't be stocking such a great selection.

Seaneh · 17-10-2013 10:55PM

jh79 wrote: »

DIPA pilot 1 3.8% was hand written on the tap assumed it was one of there own . Sorry my mistake.

Pilot 001 APA 3.8% maybe?

They had a 3.8% session APA from the pilot, was the first pilot brew.
Then an imperial brown.

The DIAP isn't a pilot brew, it's a general release (bottled too I think) and going to be 8.5%-ish.

Heroditas · 18-10-2013 05:33AM

ThisRegard wrote: »

I'm sure they do sell, otherwise they wouldn't be stocking such a great selection.

The lads in Rathborne are always joking that the biggest sellers in Tyrrellstown are the Eastern European beers and the other stuff doesn't sell nearly half as well.

18-10-2013 06:08AM

Seaneh wrote: »

Pilot 001 APA 3.8% maybe?

They had a 3.8% session APA from the pilot, was the first pilot brew.
Then an imperial brown.

The DIAP isn't a pilot brew, it's a general release (bottled too I think) and going to be 8.5%-ish.

Could be wasn't that interested when I saw the low alcohol content. Might go in and investigate later.

snowblind · 18-10-2013 09:34AM

Had a Narwhal which was a really nice imperial stout. Definitely will be going back for more. Wish we could get Old Rasputin, tried it this summer and I can see why many Americans consider it a benchmark for this stuff.

Dale's Pale Ale was pretty nice - couldn't help but be a bit disappointed initially, but the hops were lingering and sneaky and caught up with the rest of the beer like an echo in a chamber. Still, I find it a bit overpriced for what it is at ~3.50 (don't remember the exact price) but it's totally reasonable considering how and where it comes from.

Undoubtedly the Stone beers will be similarly pricey, probably feeding more "overrated! overrated!" frenzy. How about overpriced instead? I mean I've heard Stone, Mikkeller, even Dogfish Head been toted as overrated so much lately that if I would go by that reputation (not all the "lazy hungover journo compiles a list for a business magazine to meet content quota" articles on which it invariably is placed, but street rep) I would except the beers to be pretty bogstandard, or absolute dog**** when it comes to Mikkeller. The couple of Stone beers I've had have been lovely and that's enough for me even if they were not my Favourites Ever. I dunno maybe I'm just naturally cynical about sites like ratebeer and end up not giving a crap whether a beer is 97 or 100 there. Just enjoy what you like and have fun with good things! Hopefully we get some Sublimely Selfrighteous, it's got 100 on RB so it better blow my mind or else

drumswan · 18-10-2013 10:04AM

The Narwhal was very good, though I prefer a sweeter stout myself.

The Dales is a great example of an American Pale Ale and packs a punch at 6.5%. Price point is irrelevant when commenting on how good a beer is, the brewer has no control over us paying €4 for a single for something that costs $10 for six in the states. If we are going to start factoring price into how much we enjoy beer then every jurisdiction on the planet will produce a different rating and things such as the BJCP would become unviable.

If people are looking for a cheap hobby certainly craft beer and homebrew is not the way to go.

BeerNut · 18-10-2013 10:07AM

drumswan wrote: »

If people are looking for a cheap hobby certainly craft beer and homebrew is not the way to go.

Compared to wine and whiskey, I think it is.

drumswan · 18-10-2013 10:08AM

BeerNut wrote: »

Compared to wine and whiskey, I think it is.

True enough I suppose. From reading your blog, Id say you spend next to nothing on your hobby.

:P

snowblind · 18-10-2013 10:14AM

drumswan wrote: »

Price point is irrelevant when commenting on how good a beer is, the brewer has no control over us paying €4 for a single for something that costs $10 for six in the states. If we are going to start factoring price into how much we enjoy beer then every jurisdiction on the planet will produce a different rating and things such as the BJCP would become unviable.

Yeah I mean that's why I mentioned that the price was "reasonable", the comment about it being overpriced did not relate to my enjoyment but my consumption habits - I would like to drink this more often, but! And as such, it is absolutely relevant.

Seaneh · 18-10-2013 12:58PM

Sounds interesting.
Will be spendy though.

Galway Bay Brewery wrote: »

"Of Foam and Fury", our DIPA is now set for release in November. 8.5% ABV with 132 IBU's to boot. Chock full of Galena, Chinook, Pacific Jade, Simcoe and two rounds of Dry-Hopping. Cause it's all worth it!

drumswan · 18-10-2013 01:12PM

Gonna start saving up so I can afford one at launch

Seaneh · 18-10-2013 01:20PM

drumswan wrote: »

Gonna start saving up so I can afford one at launch

I'm getting the angle grinder to the strongbox as I type.

I'm guessing it will be abour €5-5.50 (Galway pubs cheaper than Dublin) for a 16oz glass. They don't usually serve high ABV beers by the pint so will make it bit less of an investment.

Bottles will probably where it's most noticeable.

drumswan · 18-10-2013 01:22PM

Thank god for smaller measures. On that note 'The Tap Room' have opened in Ranelagh village, word is they are doing all their craft beers in 400ml measures as well as the usuals.

BeerNut · 18-10-2013 01:37PM

Similarly, Sheary's in Crumlin are doing Brooklyn Lager, Sierra Nevada Pale Ale and 5am Saint in 16oz (473ml) glasses. €4.80 each.

Seaneh · 18-10-2013 02:46PM

For anyone visiting Galway anytime soon.

The Bierhaur do pretty much everything in 16oz, but the best value is 5am Saint and Punk @€;4.10 for 16oz, its actually cheaper per litre than a half or a pint.

Similarly Massimo have a glass for €3 while a pint is €6.20.

Small savings I know, but sure every little counts.

Heroditas · 18-10-2013 03:42PM

Nipped out a short while ago and sampled some of the founders stuff in Carry Out.
Decided to buy a few as well and sample them in comfort on the sofa this weekend.

The owner says they are a real potential challenger to Sierra Nevada. Certainly the price is comparable.

Seaneh · 18-10-2013 05:11PM

Heroditas wrote: »

Nipped out a short while ago and sampled some of the founders stuff in Carry Out.
Decided to buy a few as well and sample them in comfort on the sofa this weekend.

The owner says they are a real potential challenger to Sierra Nevada. Certainly the price is comparable.

The porter is top notch.

Their beers should be popping up on tap soon.

Grayditch · 18-10-2013 06:07PM

Four Founders for a tenner in McHughes. The chap from Mountain Man was in with samples of his new one, Hairy Goat, so I grabbed one of those too. I also grabbed an Orval for measure.

Speak Now · 18-10-2013 06:17PM

Enjoying a pint of Metalmans Smokescreen, flipping delicious!!

drumswan · 18-10-2013 06:44PM

Quaffing an Anchor Big Leaf Maple, it's gorgeous.

Seaneh · 18-10-2013 06:53PM

drumswan wrote: »

Quaffing an Anchor Big Leaf Maple, it's gorgeous.

Had one last weekend in Galway, really liked it.

BaZmO* · 18-10-2013 07:24PM

Nice beer. For my tastes it could probably do with being a tad sweeter.

Think I had it too cold from the fridge initially, it got nicer as it warmed.

ciaran76 · 18-10-2013 07:32PM

Kinnegar Scraggy bay not a bad beer. A gold coloured beer with very little head.
Smells quite sweet but not overpowering.
It's malty and hoppy leaving a nice bittersweet aftertaste slightly lemony.
I think it's a little under carbonated as it's went quite flat very quickly.
I liked it but would like it a tad hoppier.

sReq | uTeK · 18-10-2013 07:34PM

Blue moon, North American craft beer based on a Belgium recipe, love it.

Seaneh · 18-10-2013 07:40PM

sReq | uTeK wrote: »

Blue moon, North American craft beer based on a Belgium recipe, love it.

Worm can = opened.

:pac:

BaZmO* · 18-10-2013 07:59PM

ciaran76 wrote: »

Kinnegar Scraggy bay not a bad beer. A gold coloured beer with very little head.
Smells quite sweet but not overpowering.
It's malty and hoppy leaving a nice bittersweet aftertaste slightly lemony.
I think it's a little under carbonated as it's went quite flat very quickly.
I liked it but would like it a tad hoppier.

I tried a few of their beers recently and was quite underwhelmed by them. I'd tried their super hoppy version of their Rustbucket at the Beerfest and absolutely loved it, but just like you I felt all the ones I tried from the bottle could've been a tad hoppier.

ciaran76 · 18-10-2013 08:04PM

Kinnegar Lineburner is a much sweeter beer.
Smells amazing quite sweet beer good as a summer ale I'd say.
Not my type of beer to be honest.

What beer are we drinking this week ?

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