“Tis the season for stouts”, they say. “Load of rubbish”, I reply. Stouts are for all year – not just winter, though I’m sure there’s a better sounding slogan in there somewhere. Let’s round up a small handful of Irish stouts, north and south, and see what happens. Before you ask, I do own more…… Continue reading Stouts: The Orange, the Peanut, the Ginger and the Bourbon
As 2020 has been an absolute bag of horse manure, brewers are now adapting and dealing with everyday tasks differently. One such noticeable change is a collaboration effort between two breweries at opposite ends of Northern Ireland – Lacada from Portrush and Beer Hut of Kilkeel. To my knowledge, and correct me if I’m wrong,…… Continue reading Listen Mate, Life has Surface Noise
Anyone who starts a commercial brewery is to be applauded but to do so in 2020 is deserving of a medal. Or maybe a brain examination. It’s normally tough enough and these days it’s even tougher. Add to the mix if you live in the Portglenone area and you see the challenges that lie ahead.…… Continue reading A Bloodline to Portglenone
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