Supporting craft breweries

Polar101 · 17-04-2020 5:28pm

Ordered a case from Sullivan's, they have same day delivery in Dublin and Kilkenny (if you order before 1pm). Delivered by their own van, so no courier companies which is a plus for me. Very happy with the service, going to try the beer tonight, too.

https://sullivans-store.com

Technocentral · 17-04-2020 6:05pm

Anyone know what delivery time from White Hag to Dublin is at the mo?

matrim · 17-04-2020 6:17pm

Technocentral wrote: »

Anyone know what delivery time from White Hag to Dublin is at the mo?

Seems to be 1 - 2 weekdays if they have it ready.

I ordered Puca and Dark Druid on Saturday. I got the Puca on Wednesday and the Dark Druid on Thursday. But they said they were only packing the Dark Druid on Wednesday.

Pen Rua · 18-04-2020 3:53pm

Pen Rua wrote: »

Hoping my Martin's order has such a turnaround also. We'll see when it arrives. Some of the items noted a lead time of 3-5 days.

Two cans from Wicklow Wolf, a pale ale from Whiplash (have read about them through out this thread) and some other cans. Bulk of order was Belgian beers - especially Trappist ones I haven't been able to get before (Achel, Le Trappe).

I keep herself onboard with beer deliveries by making sure there is equity in the order - one beer for me, one for her...!

We will see how long this order keeps us going. I've not ordered a single stout in my two deliveries thus far. Think I better rectify that...

Gladly took delivery of the above order from Martin's today! Very pleased to receive a delivery on a Saturday & compliance with social distancing observed by Fastway staff - credit where credit is due.

My Le Trappe Quad was replaced with a Rochefort 10 - can't complain at all with that sub!

Unrelated, I can see Eight Degrees are due to reopen on Monday. Hm, tempting.

bobbysands81 · 20-04-2020 12:51am

I’ve used Craft Central twice in last two weeks to get deliveries to rural sunny south east. Flawless and fast. Ordered on a Sunday night, delivered noon on Tuesday. Ordered a week later very late on a Monday night and arrived Wednesday morning.

Highly recommend.

randomname2005 · 20-04-2020 8:30am

Just came across this article from the states:
https://www.brewbound.com/news/brewers-association-survey-46-of-craft-breweries-say-they-may-be-forced-to-close-within-3-months

Has anyone heard anything similar from here?

L1011 · 20-04-2020 8:41am

randomname2005 wrote: »

Just came across this article from the states:
https://www.brewbound.com/news/brewers-association-survey-46-of-craft-breweries-say-they-may-be-forced-to-close-within-3-months

Has anyone heard anything similar from here?

The only brewery I've seen publicly stating they may be in trouble was Black Donkey - https://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/food-and-drink/try-an-irish-craft-beer-and-help-keep-the-breweries-afloat-1.4217989 - but I'm fairly sure there's others that are hurting badly too.

Keg-only or keg-heavy breweries will be utterly screwed.

Basq · 20-04-2020 8:47am

https://directfrombrewery.com/

BeerNut · 20-04-2020 9:19am

randomname2005 wrote: »

Has anyone heard anything similar from here?

The industry is a completely different shape here. Most American breweries are brewpubs or heavily dependent on their taprooms. While pubs are very important to Irish breweries, they'll be better able to adapt to the new reality. People will still want beer.

The outlook for the on-trade looks pretty bleak, though.

Pen Rua · 20-04-2020 10:16am

Galway Bay shared on FB that they are "busier than ever".

https://www.facebook.com/GalwayBayBrewery/photos/a.281704488622990/2719017628224985/?type=3&theater

irish_goat · 20-04-2020 11:28am

I'm think on the whole I'm probably drinking slightly more Irish craft. I made a bit of a decision that I would try to focus on buying Irish beer brands, which means I'm buying less foreign craft beer but also drinking less wine (part of that is because we're not going to restaurants). I'd also normally end up having a pint or two of macro stuff before a Derry City match in a non-craft serving pub, so that's not happening either.

DelmarODonnell · 20-04-2020 12:36pm

Yeah I think I'm drinking at least as much Local Independent beer as usual. Have ordered from Martins, Craft Central and White Hag so far and all excellent. In an order of 20 beers from Craft Central and Martins, I am probably ordering 2 non Irish beers each time, so trying to support local as much as possible.

I want to order direct from more breweries but kind of baulking at ordering 12 or 24 of the same beer, even a mix of 4 different would be more attractive to me.

Pen Rua · 20-04-2020 12:43pm

I would go out now and then for a drink, not pay too much attention to who brews what I'm getting. I would seldom get craft beers for home consumption.

But, now I am able to ensure delivery of orders from off licenses that are offering it which encouraged me to check out what is on offer. And from that, there is an effort to support Irish brewers over others.

Zak Flaps · 20-04-2020 1:12pm

Pen Rua wrote: »

Generally next day once you order before their cut off (noon??)

I order in the morning and delivery was due the following day (DPD error prevented this).

Separately, went through my Craft Central haul rather quickly. I had seen Martin's Off License mentioned throughout this thread. Went onto the website... this is dangerous for my bank account!

EDIT: I was looking again at Martin's Off License. A lot of their stock is showing 3-5 days lead time on delivery. Have people had any issues on such orders? Am thinking that delays might mean issues with the order etc...

I ordered from Martins. Took about a week.

Zak Flaps · 20-04-2020 1:15pm

bobbysands81 wrote: »

I’ve used Craft Central twice in last two weeks to get deliveries to rural sunny south east. Flawless and fast. Ordered on a Sunday night, delivered noon on Tuesday. Ordered a week later very late on a Monday night and arrived Wednesday morning.

Highly recommend.

+1

I've ordered a few times fro them. Always super quick delivery.

10-10-20 · 20-04-2020 1:48pm

I ordered from beercloud.ie a few weeks back and was happy with what I got. I see that the range has expanded massively since - great work by the people behind it!
I'd prefer to see more canned products on offer though, bottles are heavy and take up excess room on what are already full delivery trucks.
Plus, who wants to be recycling bottles just now?

Pen Rua · 20-04-2020 7:38pm

Eight Degrees' online store is back open with a minimum order of 2 cases.

https://www.eightdegrees.ie/shop/

At present, they are offering Glen of Imaal (oatmeal pale ale @ 69.95), Black Ball (stout @ 109.95), Citra (IPA @ 60) and Full Irish (IPA @ 60). In all instances price is for a case of 24 x 440ml cans

The two IPAs work out at 2.50 a can (vs. 3.75 on Craft Central.ie) whilst the stout comes to 4.50ish.

bobbysands81 · 21-04-2020 1:53am

Pen Rua wrote: »

Eight Degrees' online store is back open with a minimum order of 2 cases.

https://www.eightdegrees.ie/shop/

At present, they are offering Glen of Imaal (oatmeal pale ale @ 69.95), Black Ball (stout @ 109.95), Citra (IPA @ 60) and Full Irish (IPA @ 60). In all instances price is for a case of 24 x 440ml cans

The two IPAs work out at 2.50 a can (vs. 3.75 on Craft Central.ie) whilst the stout comes to 4.50ish.

Highly recommend their Black Ball Stout, savage stuff.

Technocentral · 22-04-2020 12:05pm

Technocentral wrote: »

Anyone know what delivery time from White Hag to Dublin is at the mo?

Ordered Friday, came today, great service.

Basq · 22-04-2020 12:56pm

Technocentral wrote: »

Ordered Friday, came today, great service.

Yep, ordered mine Sunday. Due today by DPD between 3 and 4.

melekalikimaka · 22-04-2020 12:58pm

Basq wrote: »

Yep, ordered mine Sunday. Due today by DPD between 3 and 4.

ah balls, I ordered yesterday hoping for the weekend,

oh well

DelmarODonnell · 22-04-2020 3:27pm

melekalikimaka wrote: »

ah balls, I ordered yesterday hoping for the weekend,

oh well

I'd say you should be okay, usually 2-3 working days to get to you. So hopefully by Friday for you.

Gooey Looey · 22-04-2020 3:35pm

Got a case of 24 cans of Rascals Yankee white IPA delivered yesterday (€60 including shipping, ordered Sunday). Woke today with 9 cans left and a bit of a head! So I've ordered the same again, it's lovely stuff

SozBbz · 22-04-2020 3:40pm

Gooey Looey wrote: »

Got a case of 24 cans of Rascals Yankee white IPA delivered yesterday (€60 including shipping, ordered Sunday). Woke today with 9 cans left and a bit of a head! So I've ordered the same again, it's lovely stuff

Yikes! 15 cans and that stuff is 5% ABV. Sore head to say the least!

Those are my favourite beers though.

Basq · 22-04-2020 4:02pm

melekalikimaka wrote: »

ah balls, I ordered yesterday hoping for the weekend,

oh well

You’ll probably get it tomorrow / Friday.

Mine just arrived:

Gooey Looey · 22-04-2020 5:03pm

SozBbz wrote: »

Yikes! 15 cans and that stuff is 5% ABV. Sore head to say the least!

Those are my favourite beers though.

Not all by myself, I'd have some head! There's 4 grown ups in this house with us all at home (22 yo daughter and 21 son)

mike_cork · 22-04-2020 7:51pm

My friend and I put in a joint order today from 9 white deer online, plus another order from beer cloud for st mels and western herd. Well stocked for the next couple of months now

randomname2005 · 23-04-2020 11:20am

mike_cork wrote: »

My friend and I put in a joint order today from 9 white deer online, plus another order from beer cloud for st mels and western herd. Well stocked for the next couple of months now

That is what I always think but it ends up being weeks!!

melekalikimaka · 23-04-2020 3:11pm

Basq wrote: »

You’ll probably get it tomorrow / Friday.

Mine just arrived:

arrived earlier - crisis averted

Pen Rua · 23-04-2020 5:15pm

I ordered some Rye River beers from Craft Central.ie, not being familiar with the brewery (more being taken by the idea of their Belgian stout!).

I looked them up and it seems as if the same brewery produces McGargles brand stuff? And have I read elsewhere they produce Lidl/Aldi's own brand craft beer. Is that correct?

the beer revolu · 23-04-2020 5:20pm

Pen Rua wrote: »

I ordered some Rye River beers from Craft Central.ie, not being familiar with the brewery (more being taken by the idea of their Belgian stout!).

I looked them up and it seems as if the same brewery produces McGargles brand stuff? And have I read elsewhere they produce Lidl/Aldi's own brand craft beer. Is that correct?

Yes, all true.
Very consistent brewery.
I'm sure you'll be very happy.

Dj Stiggie · 23-04-2020 5:21pm

Pen Rua wrote: »

I ordered some Rye River beers from Craft Central.ie, not being familiar with the brewery (more being taken by the idea of their Belgian stout!).

I looked them up and it seems as if the same brewery produces McGargles brand stuff? And have I read elsewhere they produce Lidl/Aldi's own brand craft beer. Is that correct?

Yes, McGarle's and The Crafty Beer Co. or whatever it's called are both made by Rye River Brewing. I'm not sure why Rye River and McGargle's are separate/different brands.

Pen Rua · 23-04-2020 5:23pm

Huh, that's a really interesting set up. tbh I would pass over McGargle's stuff (have not had it, but wouldn't be on the top of my list to seek out for whatever reason) but I really liked the sound of some of the Rye River stuff (also threw in one of the New England IPAs). Even the branding & cans on Rye River are much more attractive. Interesting strategic choices!

BeerNut · 23-04-2020 5:52pm

Dj Stiggie wrote: »

Yes, McGarle's and The Crafty Beer Co. or whatever it's called are both made by Rye River Brewing.

Likewise the Grafters beers in Dunnes.

ongarite · 23-04-2020 5:55pm

Ordered Kinsale Pale Ale direct from Blacks Brewery website on Tuesday night
Delivered this morning, very quick turn around. Free bottle of hand sanitizer too...

23-04-2020 7:03pm

melekalikimaka wrote: »

arrived earlier - crisis averted

I wish all these places wouldn’t brand the box as beer. There has to be a few going to couriers houses.

The Buster · 23-04-2020 8:38pm

ReginaldSmythV wrote: »

I wish all these places wouldn’t brand the box as beer. There has to be a few going to couriers houses.

Agree re branding. Just as we’re going into lock down I put in order delivered to work. Memo sent around due to Covid reception locked/ essential deliveries only and obviously one of the first deliveries to arrive was a white hag box for me :mad:

Bus Boy · 23-04-2020 11:47pm

melekalikimaka wrote: »

arrived earlier - crisis averted

Great tack from the lads. Sold out of the good stuff now.

Pen Rua · 24-04-2020 10:53am

Craft Central.ie order just in the order - ordered around this time yesterday. Lovely stuff for the weekend!

the beer revolu · 24-04-2020 10:54am

Pen Rua wrote: »

Huh, that's a really interesting set up. tbh I would pass over McGargle's stuff (have not had it, but wouldn't be on the top of my list to seek out for whatever reason) but I really liked the sound of some of the Rye River stuff (also threw in one of the New England IPAs). Even the branding & cans on Rye River are much more attractive. Interesting strategic choices!

There's nothing attractive about McGargle's branding or presentation but I think Big Banging IPA is one of the most consistent, decent quality, widely available Irish IPAs out there.

lee_baby_simms · 24-04-2020 11:05am

the beer revolu wrote: »

There's nothing attractive about McGargle's branding or presentation but I think Big Banging IPA is one of the most consistent, decent quality, widely available Irish IPAs out there.

100% agree plus you can get it in Lidl and Aldi.

24-04-2020 11:23am

Pen Rua wrote: »

Craft Central.ie order just in the order - ordered around this time yesterday. Lovely stuff for the weekend!

I ordered from them on Saturday and it was collected by the courier Monday. Still no sign of DPD getting the finder out, though, it's been listed as "travelling through the DPD network" since Monday evening.

Krusty_Clown · 24-04-2020 1:35pm

O'Haras are worth a look too, if you're buying for a few people. They are doing 10% off and free delivery over €90 (plus they threw in a free t-shirt into my order, so top marks from me!), delivered 2 days after ordering.

I picked up 12 of their core range (mixed), 12 Notorious Reds, and a mixed case of their Falling Apple ciders, for approx €2.62/bottle (500ml) delivered. I know ordinarily you can pick up a number of their range in 4 for €10, but it's a good price delivered to your door. They are also selling other brands (Metalman, Firestone, Wild Beer co., Oskar Blues, 12 Acres, etc.).

Aglomerado · 24-04-2020 1:44pm

9 White deer now doing a case of kolsch for €20 with orders for 2 +cases. Ordered from them earlier in the week and got my beer within 48 hours. Great bunch of lads!

BonnieSituation · 24-04-2020 1:46pm

Pen Rua wrote: »

I ordered some Rye River beers from Craft Central.ie, not being familiar with the brewery (more being taken by the idea of their Belgian stout!).

I looked them up and it seems as if the same brewery produces McGargles brand stuff? And have I read elsewhere they produce Lidl/Aldi's own brand craft beer. Is that correct?

I hadn't bothered to check out CraftCentral until I read your post.

I had no idea they were Stephen Street News! All this time I have been lamenting the loss of my wanders around that Aladdin's Cave!

The basket is quite full now.

Sebastian Dangerfield · 24-04-2020 1:48pm

Pen Rua wrote: »

Huh, that's a really interesting set up. tbh I would pass over McGargle's stuff (have not had it, but wouldn't be on the top of my list to seek out for whatever reason) but I really liked the sound of some of the Rye River stuff (also threw in one of the New England IPAs). Even the branding & cans on Rye River are much more attractive. Interesting strategic choices!

I used to buy them now and again, but a couple of years ago they put out boxes of 2-3 bottles of each of their beers at a reduced price. It was all completely over-gassed and only good for going down the sink, complete waste of money. It put me off them ever since.

Pen Rua · 24-04-2020 1:58pm

Deleted User wrote: »

I ordered from them on Saturday and it was collected by the courier Monday. Still no sign of DPD getting the finder out, though, it's been listed as "travelling through the DPD network" since Monday evening.

Craft Central shared on their Instagram that one of the Dublin DPD hubs is under extreme pressure. Could be related.

24-04-2020 2:05pm

Yeah, I've no issue with Craft Central themselves, its DPD who are acting the maggot. If people are left waiting a week or more for deliveries they should be in danger of losing the contract. I specifically won't buy from Amazon retailers who use certain courier companies.

Basq · 24-04-2020 3:37pm

Bah.. keep missing out on the Black's Mini Kegs!

Pen Rua · 24-04-2020 3:45pm

the beer revolu wrote: »

There's nothing attractive about McGargle's branding or presentation but I think Big Banging IPA is one of the most consistent, decent quality, widely available Irish IPAs out there.

The more I have been shopping around craft beer, the more attention I'm paying to branding. Maybe a discussion for its own thread but some breweries have great branding / can art (e.g. Galway Bay, Rye River, Lervig...) whereas others lack in this department (McGargles, Blacks of Kinsale...)

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