Month: May 2017

It’s a Belfast Custom
Belfast · Northern Ireland

It’s a Belfast Custom

Quare SwallyLeave a comment

The second outing of the Irish Craft Beer Festival in Belfast took place recently in Custom House Square and what was instantly noticeable as you walked into the tent is there were fewer stalls than the 2016 event – is that concerning?  I think so. Beer, cider, gin and whiskies were available and I’ll give a quick rundown…… Continue reading It’s a Belfast Custom

Belfast’s Fifth Quarter – who knew?
Northern Ireland

Belfast’s Fifth Quarter – who knew?

Quare Swally2 Comments

Northern Ireland now has 31 businesses registered as breweries (I’ll refrain from simply calling them all breweries – it’s complicated)  and something that’s been on my mind for a while now is their beer quality – or lack of.  In 2011 we had a mere five such businesses and it’s increased by over 500% in six years.…… Continue reading Belfast’s Fifth Quarter – who knew?