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Dark/ Black Lager

  • 09-10-2014 11:11am
    #1
    Mr Rubicon Conundrum
    Registered Users Posts: 100 ✭✭


    Does anyone know where I can get some Black/ Dark beer. Note, I exclude the Guinness Black Lager from this as it is pure p*ss :). The products I am aware of are:

    Kozel Dark - Czech beer, I last saw it in Lidl in Cambrils, Spain & previously in Prague. For me, its a lovely beer.

    Budweiser Budvar Dark: This is beautiful, last seen in Nutgrove off license but they said the importer no longer imports it (I think I was the only customer for it)

    Negra Modello - Mexican dark beer, got it in Spar recently, nice but not like the previous 2.

    I'm not mad about Dunkels, these are different beers.

    So can anyone recommend other dark beers or know where I can purchase the above in Dublin?


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  • #2
    BeerNut
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 11,776 Mod ✭✭✭✭BeerNut


    Poor old Budvar Dark. Sadly missed.

    The likes of Pifko and The Czech Inn usually have Kozel Dark on draught.

    I've seen Krušovice Dark in SuperValu recently -- it's pretty decent. Probably my favourite dark lager is BrewDog's Zeitgeist but availability is spotty. Decent offies like Redmond's or Deveney's would be the places in south Dublin to try on spec.

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  • #3
    oblivious
    Registered Users Posts: 4,381 ✭✭✭oblivious


    Weltenburger Kloster Barock Dunkel and Augustiner Bräu Dunkel (Munich Dunkels) are usual available from good beer off-licences


  • #4
    GLaDOS
    Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 23,199 Mod ✭✭✭✭GLaDOS


    Krombacher Dark is decent, I picked it up in the Comet Off-licence in Santry ages ago, but don't think I've seen it since.

    Was quite fond of Köstritzer when I was in Berlin, have never seen it in Ireland though.

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  • #5
    BeerNut
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 11,776 Mod ✭✭✭✭BeerNut


    ScienceNerd wrote: »
    Was quite fond of Köstritzer when I was in Berlin, have never seen it in Ireland though.
    It's been around. Lidl had it for a while. Haven't seen it in ages though.

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  • #6
    irish_goat
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 5,760 Mod ✭✭✭✭irish_goat


    Does Porterhouse Vienna still get made?


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  • #7
    oblivious
    Registered Users Posts: 4,381 ✭✭✭oblivious


    irish_goat wrote: »
    Does Porterhouse Vienna still get made?

    Its was on last year, there Oktoberfest starts today I believe maybe we will find out


  • #8
    Mr Rubicon Conundrum
    Registered Users Posts: 100 ✭✭Mr Rubicon Conundrum


    Thanks for the replies. Ive tried most off licenses, but the guys working there just normally say 'never heard of it' or 'Erdinger Dunkel'!

    Must keep an eye out for the Krušovice Dark & Köstritzer.


  • #9
    irish_goat
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 5,760 Mod ✭✭✭✭irish_goat


    oblivious wrote: »
    Its was on last year, there Oktoberfest starts today I believe maybe we will find out

    Seems like they've gone for a Kolsch this year.

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  • #10
    RasTa
    Closed Accounts Posts: 15,116 ✭✭✭✭RasTa


    This used to be my favorite before I discovered hops(west coast style)

    My old local still gets bottles in from time to time, 5 for €10 although think it was 4 last time I checked

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  • #11
    the beer revolu
    Registered Users Posts: 16,756 ✭✭✭✭the beer revolu


    RasTa wrote: »
    This used to be my favorite before I discovered hops(west coast style)

    My old local still gets bottles in from time to time, 5 for €10 although think it was 4 last time I checked

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    That's a weissbier, not a dark lager.


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  • #12
    donaghs
    Registered Users Posts: 2,691 ✭✭✭donaghs


    I've seen Krušovice Dark in some Tescos. Tesco Merrion were doing it for around the €2 mark a while back.

    Köstritzer Schwarzbier turns up in places occasionally. I know Whelans on Wexford St had it last week. But if you pop into Whelans or good offie's like Redmonds, McHughs or Deveney's you're bound to find some class of dark lagers.


  • #13
    RasTa
    Closed Accounts Posts: 15,116 ✭✭✭✭RasTa


    the beer revolu wrote: »
    That's a weissbier, not a dark lager.

    It's a dunkel....


  • #14
    the beer revolu
    Registered Users Posts: 16,756 ✭✭✭✭the beer revolu


    RasTa wrote: »
    It's a dunkel....

    Yes it is.
    But it'snot a dark / black lager.


  • #15
    murphyebass
    Registered Users Posts: 5,553 ✭✭✭murphyebass


    Some of the Black IPA's are lovely too. I know I know not a dark larger. I'm just saying is all.


  • #16
    RasTa
    Closed Accounts Posts: 15,116 ✭✭✭✭RasTa


    the beer revolu wrote: »
    Yes it is.
    But it'snot a dark / black lager.

    he did say dark beers..


  • #17
    irish_goat
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 5,760 Mod ✭✭✭✭irish_goat


    RasTa wrote: »
    he did say dark beers..

    He also said he's not mad about dunkels. :P


  • #18
    RasTa
    Closed Accounts Posts: 15,116 ✭✭✭✭RasTa


    irish_goat wrote: »
    He also said he's not mad about dunkels. :P

    that one wil change his mind(que him already tasting and hating it)


  • #19
    oblivious
    Registered Users Posts: 4,381 ✭✭✭oblivious


    irish_goat wrote: »
    He also said he's not mad about dunkels. :P

    Maybe the poster is confusing weisse dunkel with a Munich dunkel and other dark lagers?


  • #20
    rubadub
    Registered Users Posts: 32,373 ✭✭✭✭rubadub


    Mr Rubicon Conundrum wrote: »
    Budweiser Budvar Dark: This is beautiful, last seen in Nutgrove off license but they said the importer no longer imports it (I think I was the only customer for it)
    I think posters here have used this site before.

    http://www.beersofeurope.co.uk/budweiser-budvar-dark

    not sure about how the duty works, i.e. don't blame me if you are stung.

    Excise is not exempt within the EU, I think some places do it all above board and charge irish duty. I think others just hope it slips through.

    I notice that site does homebrew kits too, not sure if they always did.


  • #21
    Mr Rubicon Conundrum
    Registered Users Posts: 100 ✭✭Mr Rubicon Conundrum


    oblivious wrote: »
    Maybe the poster is confusing weisse dunkel with a Munich dunkel and other dark lagers?

    Possibly am, I dont like the Weisse Dunkel but do like dark/ black lagers and I think these are similar to Schwarzbier, Munich Dunkel & Vienna style beers. I might be wrong :).

    "Some of the Black IPA's are lovely too. I know I know not a dark larger. I'm just saying is all."

    I do like IPA's but have never come across a Black IPA, can you recommend one?


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  • #22
    BeerNut
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 11,776 Mod ✭✭✭✭BeerNut


    Thornbridge Wild Raven is an excellent one.

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  • #23
    donaghs
    Registered Users Posts: 2,691 ✭✭✭donaghs


    Kinsale Black IPA is great stuff, in many places now. Best value if you can get it in Dunnes.


  • #24
    lk67
    Registered Users Posts: 477 ✭✭lk67


    Now that the floodgates have opened...

    What about porters? For example Baltika porter is excellent value and quality.


  • #25
    Ronan|Raven
    Registered Users Posts: 8,140 ✭✭✭Ronan|Raven


    http://www.beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/2055/64327/

    Bernard Dark.. Sadly even with it becoming more available in England I have never seen it available here.


  • #26
    donaghs
    Registered Users Posts: 2,691 ✭✭✭donaghs


    lk67 wrote: »
    Now that the floodgates have opened...

    What about porters? For example Baltika porter is excellent value and quality.

    OP asked about black lagers and back IPAs. Just saying... :)


  • #27
    lk67
    Registered Users Posts: 477 ✭✭lk67


    donaghs wrote: »
    OP asked about black lagers and back IPAs. Just saying... :)

    Nope.

    Someone suggested black IPAs and OP had an interest.

    Hence the floodgate statement and porter suggestion.


  • #28
    ben.schlomo
    Registered Users Posts: 11,973 ✭✭✭✭ben.schlomo


    Kostritzer and Krombacher are my favourites, not a fan of Krusovice at all.


  • #29
    oblivious
    Registered Users Posts: 4,381 ✭✭✭oblivious


    lk67 wrote: »
    Now that the floodgates have opened...

    What about porters? For example Baltika porter is excellent value and quality.

    Baltika 9 , is that still around?


  • #30
    lk67
    Registered Users Posts: 477 ✭✭lk67


    oblivious wrote: »
    Baltika 9 , is that still around?

    My local Carry Out stock it. Presume they all have access to it?

    Edit: Think porter is the 6 though.


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  • #31
    oblivious
    Registered Users Posts: 4,381 ✭✭✭oblivious


    lk67 wrote: »
    My local Carry Out stock it. Presume they all have access to it?

    Edit: Think porter is the 6 though.

    Yes 6 sorry, they should. its a great baltic porter :)


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