The annual Belfast Beer and Cider festival rolled around again (as annual things tend to do) bringing with it an increased, and some may say better than usual, selection of beer for a few days in the superb setting of the Ulster Hall. For the first time ever there were more beers available from the…… Continue reading Belfast Beer and Cider Festival 2017
A few more Double IPAs floating around the ether and picking up where I left off, Whiplash is renowned across the island of Ireland as one of our best beer makers. Brewer Alex recently paid a visit to the Portrush Beer and Food Festival where he poured some of his sought after beers, including DIPA Let…… Continue reading DIPA Delights Pt 2
DIPAs aka Double IPAs aka Damned Tasty Beasts. I know that’s DTB but cut me some slack here. If you’re an IPA fan then there’s a good chance (if you haven’t tried already) that you’d love a double IPA. Hoppier and stronger than a standard IPA, double IPAS are widespread across the Irish market at…… Continue reading DIPA Delights Pt 1
“Anyone who does this all by themselves can’t be making that much money.” A stark comment made by Gordy Fallis of the County Fermanagh brewery formerly known as Inishmacsaint. I say formerly as it’s been all change for the Derrygonnelly man in the past twelve months. I have no doubt it’s a massive struggle for…… Continue reading ‘Return of the Saint’ Fermanagh Style
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