What beer are we drinking this week, too?

Zaph · 13-03-2016 10:34PM

BaZmO* wrote: »

Picked up a couple bottles of 200 Fathoms earlier today and having one now. It's a poor imitation of last years offering, (which I loved), or the year before (which I also loved). Body feels very thin for an Imperial Stout and the alcohol is very upfront and very harsh. Not much in the way of malty richness or complexity either.

Hopefully it'll get better with age. I'm just glad I didn't stock up with loads.

That's disappointing, especially as I shelled out for 3 bottles the other day.

Currently enjoying a Kinnegar Flying Saucer. I can see why people here have rated it so highly, it's a superb beer.

RasTa · 14-03-2016 12:38PM

Strange that it would taste so different. I'm guessing they use the same recipe each year

matrim · 14-03-2016 01:09PM

RasTa wrote: »

Strange that it would taste so different. I'm guessing they use the same recipe each year

I imagine there would be small tweaks every year. Plus I don't think it was in the barrels for quite as long this year. They may have rushed it a bit because of Chris leaving.

donnacha · 14-03-2016 01:52PM

BaZmO* wrote: »

Picked up a couple bottles of 200 Fathoms earlier today and having one now. It's a poor imitation of last years offering, (which I loved), or the year before (which I also loved). Body feels very thin for an Imperial Stout and the alcohol is very upfront and very harsh. Not much in the way of malty richness or complexity either.

Hopefully it'll get better with age. I'm just glad I didn't stock up with loads.

I did find 2016 on tap needed a lot more time to settle and the alcohol quite overpowering. Had my first bottle of it at the weekend and had the opposite experience to you. Found it thick and rich without the upfront booziness of the draught. Bought a few more yesterday off the back of it.

andekwarhola · 14-03-2016 05:30PM

Picked up a 200 Fathoms in Deveneys there. Still a few there if anybody looking for one.

Stocked up for Patrick's Day with a few I've not tried before : Beavertown Imperial Lord Smog Almighty (possibly best name I've seen this year), Eviltwin Ashtray Heart, Brewdog Cocoa Pyscho and Nogne O Two Captains.

Delighted to see Siren Carribean Chocolate Cake too as I think it's a lovely beer so a few of them too.

MonkstownHoop · 14-03-2016 09:01PM

andekwarhola wrote: »

Picked up a 200 Fathoms in Deveneys there. Still a few there if anybody looking for one.

Stocked up for Patrick's Day with a few I've not tried before : Beavertown Imperial Lord Smog Almighty (possibly best name I've seen this year), Eviltwin Ashtray Heart, Brewdog Cocoa Pyscho and Nogne O Two Captains.

Delighted to see Siren Carribean Chocolate Cake too as I think it's a lovely beer so a few of them too.

Lord Smog is amazing, the can is class too and you can peel the label off

Insect Overlord · 14-03-2016 09:20PM

Not G.R wrote: »

You're getting a GBB bar this year so maybe next year!

I can try and pick one up in Dublin and send it down if you like?

Meant to get back to you about this! Thanks for the offer.

Turns out I was wrong and O'Brien's had a few cases in as well. I picked up a third bottle this evening.

Also got an 8 Degrees barley wine, a Black's Model T and World's End, and O Brother Joe and No Joe (x2) in the 6-for-5 deal. 7 great Irish beers for just under €30. Happy out!

Rumun · 15-03-2016 01:15PM

andekwarhola wrote: »

Picked up a 200 Fathoms in Deveneys there. Still a few there if anybody looking for one.

Stocked up for Patrick's Day with a few I've not tried before : Beavertown Imperial Lord Smog Almighty (possibly best name I've seen this year), Eviltwin Ashtray Heart, Brewdog Cocoa Pyscho and Nogne O Two Captains.

Delighted to see Siren Carribean Chocolate Cake too as I think it's a lovely beer so a few of them too.

Nahh, brewdog takes the price for albino assasin squad.

slayerking · 15-03-2016 05:14PM

Chocolate truffle stout apparently just tapped at porterhouse Templebar

Creamy Goodness · 15-03-2016 06:16PM

/me runs down to Porterhouse Bray.

Passenger · 15-03-2016 08:13PM

Kinnegar Flying Saucer Stout

Nicely balanced, medium carbonation and probably the most enjoyable brew that I've had from Kinnegar.

RasTa · 15-03-2016 09:30PM

All their beers are delicious..

fjon · 15-03-2016 09:33PM

MonkstownHoop wrote: »

Lord Smog is amazing, the can is class too and you can peel the label off

It really is great. I didn't know that about the label - what's behind it?

I am having a Hop City HopBot IPA. Really wasn't expecting much, but was pleasantly surprised by it.

On another note, is there anywhere that I could still pick up a 200 Fathoms around Dublin in time for Paddy's Day?

Passenger · 15-03-2016 09:44PM

fjon wrote: »

On another note, is there anywhere that I could still pick up a 200 Fathoms around Dublin in time for Paddy's Day?

The Beer Market still had bottles of it in the fridge the other night.

Zaph · 15-03-2016 09:51PM

The guy in Drinkstore told me last week that he was getting in a very large supply and expected to have some for a while.

andekwarhola · 15-03-2016 11:19PM

fjon wrote: »

On another note, is there anywhere that I could still pick up a 200 Fathoms around Dublin in time for Paddy's Day?

Deveneys still had a few yesterday.

jsa112 · 15-03-2016 11:30PM

Your money would be better off on buying Founders KBS

matrim · 15-03-2016 11:40PM

jsa112 wrote: »

Your money would be better off on buying Founders KBS

Why not both?

I saw 200 fathoms in fresh in grand canal dock on Wednesday

jsa112 · 15-03-2016 11:45PM

From someone who tried the 2016-2014 kegs as well as 3x2016 bottles, id recommend spending your money elsewhere, like 2 kbs. Although if you want to try something new then sure get 200 fathoms. 2015 was so good, such a shame that 2016 wasnt

Fresh in smithfield is really good btw

andekwarhola · 16-03-2016 12:28AM

jsa112 wrote: »

Your money would be better off on buying Founders KBS

Would pick up a few like a light if I saw them in Dublin. Does anywhere still have them?

fjon · 16-03-2016 06:48AM

jsa112 wrote: »

From someone who tried the 2016-2014 kegs as well as 3x2016 bottles, id recommend spending your money elsewhere, like 2 kbs. Although if you want to try something new then sure get 200 fathoms. 2015 was so good, such a shame that 2016 wasnt

Fresh in smithfield is really good btw

That's a pity. I've had KBS, never had 200 Fathoms though - just wanted try it out. I must say I preferred Backwoods Bastard to KBS :eek:

SlipperyPeople · 16-03-2016 07:59AM

Can anyone give some recommendations on pubs in Dublin city centre with a good craft selection that will show the champions league tonight?

BeerNut · 16-03-2016 08:03AM

hungoverbunny wrote: »

Can anyone give some recommendations on pubs in Dublin city centre with a good craft selection that will show the champions league tonight?

Alfie Byrne's, I'd say.

oblivious · 16-03-2016 08:19AM

hungoverbunny wrote: »

Can anyone give some recommendations on pubs in Dublin city centre with a good craft selection that will show the champions league tonight?

Against the grain have a big scree up stairs for cheltenham, I would be surprised if they didn't show the match later on

matrim · 16-03-2016 09:34AM

hungoverbunny wrote: »

Can anyone give some recommendations on pubs in Dublin city centre with a good craft selection that will show the champions league tonight?

Not really city center but the Gasworks will probably have it on. There is also the square ball on Hogan Place.

Does Porterhouse Central sometimes have a screen with matches?

matrim · 16-03-2016 09:38AM

Was at a tasting for the new O'Haras 20th anniversary imperial stout last night. It's nice but needs time to mature. I'd say it will be lovely if given a chance to age for a year.

They will have a cask of it at the RDS on Friday.

BeerNut · 16-03-2016 09:48AM

matrim wrote: »

Does Porterhouse Central sometimes have a screen with matches?

It does.

matrim wrote: »

Was at a tasting for the new O'Haras 20th anniversary imperial stout last night. It's nice but needs time to mature. I'd say it will be lovely if given a chance to age for a year.

Totally agree. It was kinda indicative that the bottles which will be going into shops weren't ready yet and they were serving unlabelled bottles filled straight from the tanks.

matrim · 16-03-2016 09:58AM

BeerNut wrote: »

It does.

Totally agree. It was kinda indicative that the bottles which will be going into shops weren't ready yet and they were serving unlabelled bottles filled straight from the tanks.

I was wondering why they used unlabelled bottles for serving. I saw you mention on beoir that they will have a keg in the 108. Do you know if they will kegs anywhere else? At the RDS?

BeerNut · 16-03-2016 10:09AM

Looks like that tweet from The 108 has disappeared, so don't quote me.

Lovely Bloke · 16-03-2016 10:43AM

hungoverbunny wrote: »

Can anyone give some recommendations on pubs in Dublin city centre with a good craft selection that will show the champions league tonight?

There are screens in the new Bar Rua

https://twitter.com/BarRuaDublin/status/708659292677804033

What beer are we drinking this week, too?

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