What beer are we drinking this week ?

eurokev · 03-12-2013 07:05PM

ciaran76 wrote: »

5 Lamps Liberties Ale - not a bad beer a good beer to get people started on for hops exposure.

It's very light sweetness like caramel followed by some hops and not too carbonated either.

Would like to try a draft version also.

just got two new ones in work today from 5 lamps, black pitts porter, and honor bright (i think its called that) red.
The labels are brilliant, forgot to bring home to try but will do tomorrow.

I dont rate 5 lamps lager at all, but really enjoyed the liberties ale, hopefully these two new ones continue the improvement and live up to the cool labeling.

drumswan · 03-12-2013 09:12PM

From now on Im only buying beer at Drinkstore, doesnt matter that its the other side of the city. Sick of the southside beer specialists not bothering to put new stock on the internet and picking the beers up two weeks after the lads in Stoneybatter.

/rant

antodeco · 03-12-2013 09:16PM

Just opened a bottle of Crew Ale Werkstatt IPA. About to open a Brew Dog Libertine Black now.

adamski8 · 03-12-2013 09:31PM

what does everyone think of the drinkstores prices compared to the rest? are the always on par or the lowest around, not taking into account special offers?

drumswan · 03-12-2013 09:56PM

adamski8 wrote: »

what does everyone think of the drinkstores prices compared to the rest? are the always on par or the lowest around, not taking into account special offers?

Seem to be cheaper than Redmonds - one stand out example being the Fran Well Jameson Stout - 11.99 in Drinkstore, 14.99 in Redmonds

Also do a 5% discount on Irish beers for Beoir members

The Drunken Destrier · 03-12-2013 11:43PM

Usually I wait for whatever Drinkstore has to filter down to Bradleys. That's the way it seems to go, hasn't let me down since. Both well priced IMO. Right now, I'm not drinking beer, but Jameson 12yo Distillery Reserve. Not bad at all...

Grayditch · 04-12-2013 12:04AM

Drinkstore is reasonable. It's usually the cheapest for some of the things I like. I'm not always able or in the mood to go that near towm, and I'll go local, so when I do go there, I stock up.

snowblind · 04-12-2013 10:54AM

Drinkstore hits the sweet spot with selection/prices. Redmonds is generally more expensive, but some beers are cheaper there (Goose Island three sisters, Victory when they still had it, Founders 4 for 10, Sierra Nevada Ruthless Rye etc etc) and they also have some beers Drinkstore doesn't, like the 8 Wired ones. I haven't noticed any major delays compared to Drinkstore, often the beers are on the shelves like 1 day later, whatever. It's on my commute so I keep tabs on that place on the reg. I also like Baggot Street Wines, and they seem to get the 8 degrees beers quicker than any other offie. Also they stock 3 Fonteinen which I haven't seen anywhere else. It's usually more expensive than Redmonds, mind.

None of these has big fridges for their hoppy beers, which I find odd considering that they are so specialized.

BaZmO* · 04-12-2013 11:09AM

snowblind wrote: »

Drinkstore hits the sweet spot with selection/prices. Redmonds is generally more expensive, but some beers are cheaper there (Goose Island three sisters, Victory when they still had it, Founders 4 for 10, Sierra Nevada Ruthless Rye etc etc) and they also have some beers Drinkstore doesn't, like the 8 Wired ones. I haven't noticed any major delays compared to Drinkstore, often the beers are on the shelves like 1 day later, whatever. It's on my commute so I keep tabs on that place on the reg. I also like Baggot Street Wines, and they seem to get the 8 degrees beers quicker than any other offie. Also they stock 3 Fonteinen which I haven't seen anywhere else. It's usually more expensive than Redmonds, mind.

None of these has big fridges for their hoppy beers, which I find odd considering that they are so specialized.

In fairness to Drinkstore, they have matched that offer.

I always tend to get my stuff from Drinkstore. I like to browse for stuff online and then go and pick them up. There's always parking outside, plus it's nice to be able to go and have a chat with the lads to see what's coming in or maybe something I've missed.

ciaran76 · 04-12-2013 11:14AM

Drinkstore is my place to go to also find the deals very good in general and Ken in there always trying to meet my hops needs.

I like to go 1-2 times a month and buy a stock amount. Lads are good for a chat too.

I use Molloys in Clonsilla too for general needs like Brewdog/Dungarvan general kinda stuff and if you buy 4 beers they always give you a free glass. Have a few nice Porterhouse and Paulner glasses.

Grayditch · 04-12-2013 11:20AM

ciaran76 wrote: »

I use Molloys in Clonsilla too for general needs like Brewdog/Dungarvan general kinda stuff and if you buy 4 beers they always give you a free glass. Have a few nice Porterhouse and Paulner glasses.

The amount of glasses I have from there, haha. I've actually had to say no to a few, as I've no room for them.

On a different note, I haven't seen Magic Hat No. 9 anywhere in a good while now. Kinda miss it.

ciaran76 · 04-12-2013 11:21AM

Grayditch wrote: »

The amount of glasses I have from there, haha. I've actually had to say no to a few, as I've no room for them.

On a different note, I haven't seen Magic Hat No. 9 anywhere in a good while now. Kinda miss it.

I give them to the brother in law who always breaks his and he thinks I am great.
Haven't told him I am getting them free yet.

Edit : Actually hope he is not reading this now lol!

Grayditch · 04-12-2013 11:24AM

They gave me a brilliant glass in there before that I use for any pilsners.

I'm still yet to try the actual Fruh beer, though.

ciaran76 · 04-12-2013 11:29AM

Grayditch wrote: »

They gave me a brilliant glass in there before that I use for any pilsners.

I'm still yet to try the actual Fruh beer, though.

Never saw that one. I got a weird Bitburger one that I hate but the OH loves it.

snowblind · 04-12-2013 11:34AM

Holy **** I hated Magic Hat so much. Tasted like peach essence to me...

drumswan · 04-12-2013 11:36AM

snowblind wrote: »

None of these has big fridges for their hoppy beers, which I find odd considering that they are so specialized.

The shelves in Redmonds are chilled, no?

Grayditch · 04-12-2013 11:36AM

I liked it's fruityness. The last time I had one was in April, in the states. I used to see it everywhere.

snowblind · 04-12-2013 11:46AM

drumswan wrote: »

The shelves in Redmonds are chilled, no?

Yeah, but if they were stored actually cold, a lot of the hoppy beers that don't shift that quickly would age slower.

snowblind · 04-12-2013 11:51AM

Grayditch wrote: »

I liked it's fruityness. The last time I had one was in April, in the states. I used to see it everywhere.

Actually, just remembered it's apricot what it tastes like, not peaches. Do iced teas come in apricot flavour? For me that would be as close as you can get to #9 :rolleyes:

Grayditch · 04-12-2013 11:55AM

Yeah, no, I'll take the beer if I can find it

ciaran76 · 04-12-2013 11:56AM

Sorry I also thought #9 was a bit meh and everyone I knew was giving it great reviews and convinced me I would like it.

Just wasnt what I like in a beer.

BaZmO* · 04-12-2013 12:00PM

It tastes like a light lager that somebody had added fruit extract to it.

Lovely Bloke · 04-12-2013 01:23PM

Free glasses you say, I must find this offo, I'm not far from Clonsilla

ciaran76 · 04-12-2013 02:28PM

Baldy Conscience wrote: »

Free glasses you say, I must find this offo, I'm not far from Clonsilla

Goto the back wall to the "World of beers" section.
The top 2 shelves usually have some sort of glasses arranged there.

Lots of Tiger glasses (not pint) there at the weekend.
Lots of Paulner tall glasses too.

irish_goat · 04-12-2013 02:32PM

Craft beer pubs usually have loads of old glasses they can give away as well. If you go into the B&C you'll notice shelves of glasses above the taps. All the ones on the top shelf are from beers they don't sell anymore (and probably never will) so they'll be happy to hand a few out.

ciaran76 · 04-12-2013 04:00PM

Anyone tried any of the Traquair beers on offer ?

I got 2 bottles at home was thinking of trying this evening.

Traquair House Ale
Traquair Jacobite Ale

drumswan · 04-12-2013 07:38PM

Rustbucket Rye at The Headline. Lovely.

BaZmO* · 04-12-2013 08:04PM

Lads, quick question. Which is better, Franciscan Well Brewery Stout Aged In Jameson Casks or Carlow Brewing O'Hara's Barrel Aged Series Leann Folláin Irish Stout

I have a bottle of each tucked away to drink over the Christmas but I also want to buy one for the father in law. So what do you reckon?

Grayditch · 04-12-2013 08:08PM

I think the FW edges it, for me. And people were saying this year's is even better, which I haven't tried yet. They're both really great.

Turpentine · 04-12-2013 08:20PM

ciaran76 wrote: »

Anyone tried any of the Traquair beers on offer ?

I got 2 bottles at home was thinking of trying this evening.

Traquair House Ale
Traquair Jacobite Ale

They're both nice beers, but the Jacobite has the edge as far as I'm concerned. Spicy with a comforting alcohol warmth. Perfect for the weather that's in it at the moment.

Are they on special somewhere, or do you mean "on offer" as in "available"?

What beer are we drinking this week ?

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