Last weekend saw the return of the Belfast Craft Beer Festival at Custom House Square and in an unusual twist of good fortune, the sun was out for the two-day open-air event. Praise be. Quickly, to the bar before the clouds gather and the heavens open. A gin bar was prominent for the first time…… Continue reading Festival Gose Well
A couple of Galway Bay beers that have been around for a few weeks now on the blog. Apologies for my lack of posts recently, but hey y’know, life and all that. GB started canning some of their specials such as Goodbye Blue Monday and Perfect Union at the end of 2017, and more recently they…… Continue reading Big Fish, Little Fish, Cardboard Box
You’re in Galway and fancy some really good beer. Where do you go? That’s entirely up to you but I’ll let you know where I visited on a recent trip to the city. Caribou We peaked early here by venturing into the mesmerising world of Handsome Burgers and quite simply, the best loaded fries you’ll…… Continue reading Grand so, Galway
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
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