What beer are we drinking this week? Episode 3

overthebridge · 01-03-2021 12:20pm

Had a stout evening yesterday.
Stone Barrel - Spectre Porter, a leftover from the Mother Macs Xmas Box.
Bradleys/Dot Brew Collab - 1850 Imperial Stout, which is really good.
I finished off with Wicklow Wolf - Pointy Shoes 2020. My head was bit fuzzy driving to work this morning. Worth it tho.

Pen Rua · 01-03-2021 12:26pm

overthebridge wrote: »

Had a stout evening yesterday.
Stone Barrel - Spectre Porter, a leftover from the Mother Macs Xmas Box.
Bradleys/Dot Brew Collab - 1850 Imperial Stout, which is really good.
I finished off with Wicklow Wolf - Pointy Shoes 2020. My head was bit fuzzy driving to work this morning. Worth it tho.

How did you find this in terms of carbonation etc? When I picked it up, I found I could squeeze then can. A couple of people on a beer group on FB I'm in said the same.

Macy0161 · 01-03-2021 12:55pm

Black Sheep wrote: »

I don't really know what's happening in Irish beer any more but I felt these were reasonably well executed but kind of in that 'middle market' / mass appeal bracket that means a lot of casual drinkers could try them or get into them, but there's not that much here to interest you if you want something bolder.

Isn't that kinda the purpose of core range beers? Bankers, with a wide appeal? Obviously, the likes of Kinnegar have a massive core range, but most have a smaller number and then do their something different/ interesting/ bolder as specials?

fwiw regarding Treaty City, I had Outcast as part of the Craic Flagship February box - I thought it was another great session for the abv. Their Red IPA was one of my favourites from last year too. And yer man is mental, in a good way!

overthebridge · 01-03-2021 1:01pm

Pen Rua wrote: »

How did you find this in terms of carbonation etc? When I picked it up, I found I could squeeze then can. A couple of people on a beer group on FB I'm in said the same.

I didn't notice anything out of the ordinary to be honest. Then again I wasn't paying much attention.
It tasted amazing tho. So much going on with it.

overthebridge · 01-03-2021 1:12pm

Macy0161 wrote: »

Isn't that kinda the purpose of core range beers? Bankers, with a wide appeal? Obviously, the likes of Kinnegar have a massive core range, but most have a smaller number and then do their something different/ interesting/ bolder as specials?

fwiw regarding Treaty City, I had Outcast as part of the Craic Flagship February box - I thought it was another great session for the abv. Their Red IPA was one of my favourites from last year too. And yer man is mental, in a good way!

Did ye get in for the brewery tour too ?

01-03-2021 2:38pm

overthebridge wrote: »

Did ye get in for the brewery tour too ?

That’s a few hours well spent.

Macy0161 · 01-03-2021 3:07pm

No, only virtually met Steve, but is on the list when places re-open!

Insect Overlord · 01-03-2021 3:48pm

Just ordered their Paddy's Day box in the last hour. Looking forward to trying the new experimental ranges. They were on fire last year with all the limited edition brews.

BonnieSituation · 01-03-2021 4:08pm

Insect Overlord wrote: »

Just ordered their Paddy's Day box in the last hour. Looking forward to trying the new experimental ranges. They were on fire last year with all the limited edition brews.

Treaty City?

01-03-2021 4:21pm

BonnieSituation wrote: »

Treaty City?

Yeah they’ve 4 new ones out in a set for Paddy’s - red ale, stout, pale, and cream ipa I think.

https://treatycitybrewery.ie/product/paddy-box/

BonnieSituation · 01-03-2021 5:20pm

ReginaldSmythV wrote: »

Yeah they’ve 4 new ones out in a set for Paddy’s - red ale, stout, pale, and cream ipa I think.

https://treatycitybrewery.ie/product/paddy-box/

Had a rummage after I posted. I still have too much beer in the house. So no idea what I had hoped to achieve looking at it.

01-03-2021 6:00pm

BonnieSituation wrote: »

Had a rummage after I posted. I still have too much beer in the house. So no idea what I had hoped to achieve looking at it.

I have way too much myself. But.....

youcancallmeal · 01-03-2021 7:23pm

ReginaldSmythV wrote: »

Yeah they’ve 4 new ones out in a set for Paddy’s - red ale, stout, pale, and cream ipa I think.

https://treatycitybrewery.ie/product/paddy-box/

If they'd thrown in a glass I'd be all over it. Likes others I've too much in the backlog already but I'm a sucker for a set that has a glass

Poorside · 01-03-2021 8:07pm

Macy0161 wrote: »

No, only virtually met Steve, but is on the list when places re-open!

He's very passionate about his beer, did his very first tour in the main brewery and he was just brilliant, often drops into Mother Mac's on a Friday and when all this madness started he was delivering the beer himself, would stop and chat for ages.

Poorside · 01-03-2021 8:09pm

Did the White hag meet the brewer on Saturday, was really interesting and they were a couple of sound lads that love beer.

overthebridge · 02-03-2021 9:06am

ReginaldSmythV wrote: »

That’s a few hours well spent.

It's a good tour for definite. I think the tour is Steve himself. Huge personality and passionate about beer.

I remember we tasted an (at the time) upcoming DIPA release that they were working on.
AFAIK I don't think it ever got released.

BeerNut · 02-03-2021 10:46am

BeerNut wrote: »

I bet the Cadbury Creme Egg IPA is already in the tank.

Six days after I post the above: https://twitter.com/CadburyUK/status/1364906168376832000

I guess White Hag lost the tender.

The Inbetween is mine · 02-03-2021 10:53am

Have we finally jumped the shark beer wise..

the beer revolu · 02-03-2021 11:11am

The Inbetween is mine wrote: »

Have we finally jumped the shark beer wise..

Finally?
I'd don't really see this as any more extreme than any other dessert or pastry beers.

BaZmO* · 03-03-2021 5:21pm

Speaking of crazy beers. I possibly had the worst beer I've ever had the other night.

Wander Beyond Brewing - Ozzy. It's an Imperial Stout with Tonka, Star Anise, Vanilla & Cocoa. It was just liquid Star Anise that made it like a can of cough medicine or cough drops. Terrible beer. How anyone could release this and be ok with it is beyond me. Wasn't cheap either! Terrible terrible beer!

I have one other beer from them to try but if it's anything like the Ozzy I won't be buying anything from them again.

Poorside · 03-03-2021 9:50pm

Got my Paddy box from Treaty today, so far I've tried the Cream ale and the pale ale, Pale ale is crisp with a little bit of bitterness on the finish, really nice beer.
The cream ale is lighter than I expected, little bit sweet and very smooth, very easy to drink, a bit too easy really, a winner for me.

Insect Overlord · 03-03-2021 9:58pm

Poorside wrote: »

Got my Paddy box from Treaty today, so far I've tried the Cream ale and the pale ale, Pale ale is crisp with a little bit of bitterness on the finish, really nice beer.
The cream ale is lighter than I expected, little bit sweet and very smooth, very easy to drink, a bit too easy really, a winner for me.

I got mine this afternoon as well. Was planning to sample a few tonight but spotted Hell's Gate in the shop and picked up a bottle. Wonder how long the switch to cans is going to take them?

Also noticed it's impossible to get the big bottles of White Gypsy beers now. I've been craving their German-style doppelbock since the new year but it's not even in the range on their website any more.

Poorside · 03-03-2021 10:19pm

Love Hell's gate, you'll certainly like these 2 since you like HG.

03-03-2021 10:24pm

Like Hells Gate, I hope Thomond makes it into a can at some stage too. Looking forward to trying the new 1/37th in comparison.

CiaranMT · 03-03-2021 10:28pm

Insect Overlord wrote: »

I got mine this afternoon as well. Was planning to sample a few tonight but spotted Hell's Gate in the shop and picked up a bottle. Wonder how long the switch to cans is going to take them?

Also noticed it's impossible to get the big bottles of White Gypsy beers now. I've been craving their German-style doppelbock since the new year but it's not even in the range on their website any more.

That was always a beer they'd let off periodically, moreso than the dubbel, the stout or the APA. Could be out into hibernation altogether now. A shame cos it's a daycent beer.

Poorside · 03-03-2021 10:59pm

ReginaldSmythV wrote: »

Like Hells Gate, I hope Thomond makes it into a can at some stage too. Looking forward to trying the new 1/37th in comparison.

Just trying it now, not as bitter as Thomond at all, it's tastes like what I imagine a smithwicks with a Guinness head head would be like.
Very impressed with the first 3 from the box so far.

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Poorside · 04-03-2021 4:59pm

So, barman.

Cazale · 04-03-2021 5:09pm

youcancallmeal wrote:

If they'd thrown in a glass I'd be all over it. Likes others I've too much in the backlog already but I'm a sucker for a set that has a glass

I don't know if it's the beer or the glasses I enjoy more. Picked up about a dozen branded Belgian beer glasses recently and some of them are works of art.

Pen Rua · 04-03-2021 5:33pm

I started getting glassware from around Christmas, and have picked up pieces from my preferred breweries. It's nice to be able to match them up with the beers, even if it makes no difference to the beer.

In Belgium, I had a barman profusely apologise because they didn't have the glass for the beer I ordered.

BonnieSituation · 04-03-2021 5:37pm

Pen Rua wrote: »

I started getting glassware from around Christmas, and have picked up pieces from my preferred breweries. It's nice to be able to match them up with the beers, even if it makes no difference to the beer.

In Belgium, I had a barman profusely apologise because they didn't have the glass for the beer I ordered.

Happens here all the time with Guinness. Do not underestimate the psychological impact of giving your mate a Guinness in your sole pint glass in the new house that's a Carlsberg glass.

That being said, I have a thing for grabbing auld glasses when I come across them.

Have a load from the early 90s that I've pilfered over time. They're so thin and brown it's gas.

The Inbetween is mine · 04-03-2021 6:15pm

Finished a founders torpedo... currently having a left hand nitro milk stout...and have a few carrig dubh's to follow... Hup!

BonnieSituation · 04-03-2021 6:24pm

The Inbetween is mine wrote: »

Finished a founders torpedo... currently having a left hand nitro milk stout...and have a few carrig dubh's to follow... Hup!

I gave away one of my Carraig Dhubheanna in a fit of generosity yesterday. No idea what I was thinking.

The Inbetween is mine · 04-03-2021 6:32pm

BonnieSituation wrote: »

I gave away one of my Carraig Dhubheanna in a fit of generosity yesterday. No idea what I was thinking.

I wouldn't be too far away from production and supply is plentiful...but I still don't give any Away

04-03-2021 6:37pm

I like my glasses stolen.

Black Sheep · 04-03-2021 7:34pm

Boundary - You’re on mute (West Coast IPA).

I really liked it. Like a northern Irish version of Torpedo.

sceach16 · 04-03-2021 8:30pm

BonnieSituation wrote: »

I gave away one of my Carraig Dhubheanna in a fit of generosity yesterday. No idea what I was thinking.

You should have thought of social distancing.....u might still have it

Poorside · 04-03-2021 9:00pm

Pulled the trigger on a Perfect Draught machine last week, should have it next week, so trying out a few of the beers on it, Tripel Karmelit is an outstanding beer, one that I think having 10 draught pints on hand in the kitchen could lead to divorce.
Little bit spicy, has a hint of cloves and caramel. Small bottles are enough.

BonnieSituation · 04-03-2021 10:27pm

Had one of those days with an interview and college and a conversation about Thursday pints in O'Connell's and the Swan got me hankering for some Guinny.

Had to head up to Spar to grab some. Not gonna lie. It was like milk.

It's the simple things sometimes.

04-03-2021 10:33pm

BonnieSituation wrote: »

Had one of those days with an interview and college and a conversation about Thursday pints in O'Connell's and the Swan got me hankering for some Guinny.

Had to head up to Spar to grab some. Not gonna lie. It was like milk.

It's the simple things sometimes.

OConnells as in Sinnott’s/Tophouse?

Zaph · 04-03-2021 10:47pm

Third Barrel Makin' Bacon Maple Bacon Porter. It's surprisingly good. You're immediately hit with a strong smell of maple syrup, but the initial flavour is chocolate, which gives way to a rich maple syrup flavour at the end. The bacon is vaguely and only occasionally there in the background, but to be honest they probably could have gotten away with not adding it at all.

Poorside · 04-03-2021 10:49pm

BonnieSituation wrote: »

Had one of those days with an interview and college and a conversation about Thursday pints in O'Connell's and the Swan got me hankering for some Guinny.

Had to head up to Spar to grab some. Not gonna lie. It was like milk.

It's the simple things sometimes.

Having been having a few cans recently, it really is a great drink.
The can upside into the glass is a great trick.

BonnieSituation · 04-03-2021 10:51pm

ReginaldSmythV wrote: »

OConnells as in Sinnott’s/Tophouse?

Isn't the Top House in Howth?

I actually had a skinful there just before lockdown v1.0 after a day out in the Transport Museum.

No, I meant O'Connell's on Richmond St, Portobello.

04-03-2021 11:09pm

BonnieSituation wrote: »

Isn't the Top House in Howth?

I actually had a skinful there just before lockdown v1.0 after a day out in the Transport Museum.

No, I meant O'Connell's on Richmond St, Portobello.

Ah sorry, when you said O’Connells and the Swan I immediately thought of Annacotty.

BonnieSituation · 04-03-2021 11:15pm

Poorside wrote: »

Having been having a few cans recently, it really is a great drink.
The can upside into the glass is a great trick.

I cannot believe so many people didn't know this?

I mean, it's been my go to maneuver since I was knee high to a grasshopper.

BonnieSituation · 04-03-2021 11:16pm

ReginaldSmythV wrote: »

Ah sorry, when you said O’Connells and the Swan I immediately thought of Annacotty.

There's a first for everything!

:D:D

dominatinMC · 05-03-2021 9:39am

Poorside wrote: »

Got my Paddy box from Treaty today, so far I've tried the Cream ale and the pale ale, Pale ale is crisp with a little bit of bitterness on the finish, really nice beer.
The cream ale is lighter than I expected, little bit sweet and very smooth, very easy to drink, a bit too easy really, a winner for me.

Got mine yesterday evening but, as it was a school night, I limited myself to the two. The stout was really nice, but I found the cream ale to be awful. Just no flavour to it, and a funny smell too! Most of it went down the sink :pac:

Poorside · 05-03-2021 12:58pm

dominatinMC wrote: »

Got mine yesterday evening but, as it was a school night, I limited myself to the two. The stout was really nice, but I found the cream ale to be awful. Just no flavour to it, and a funny smell too! Most of it went down the sink :pac:

Ah jaysus, I get the smell alright, it's a bit different, certainly won't be to everyones taste, which means all the more for me....

Passenger · 05-03-2021 6:35pm

Giving the O'Hara's Nitro Stout a sup now and have to say it's decent. No bells and whistles, just a solid Nitro.

BonnieSituation · 05-03-2021 6:42pm

I grabbed a Veltins in SV the last day and had it last night after my fill of stout. God it was a lovely to have a clean uncomplicated pilsner in the fridge.

Friday pizza has just arrived in now from Avoca, so out comes the Body Riddle for accompaniment, and there'll be a Weisenoher Pils right behind it I reckon.

What beer are we drinking this week? Episode 3

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