Monthly Archives: August 2016

Reel Deel share the knowledge…

I was in Don’s Bar over the weekend and Don had a nice wee surprise for me. Marcus from Reel Deel had sent down a pair of beers from Crossmolina for me to try. Finn’s Knowledge Ale was released as … Continue reading

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Skelly’s Beer Festival 2016

Skelly’s held their second Beer Festival in Ballymahon yesterday. They had beers from St Mel’s, Black Donkey, Soulwater and Franciscan Well pouring.  I started off with Black Donkey’s Western Warrior. It’s a straight up Lager with none of your fancy … Continue reading

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Sweetwater hits Ireland! 

Iconic American brewery Sweetwater’s beers are going to be available in Ireland from next week. This is a considerable coup, as it’s the first time they have exported their beer. They only agreed to it because Rye River Brewing Company … Continue reading

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Apples and Oranges at The Big Grill 

Olan from Dan Kelly’s Cider has been telling me that I had to go to The Big Grill for the last couple of years. Finally the stars were in the right alignment and I was able to go today. We … Continue reading

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Bar Rua

Bar Rua is a fairly new arrival on the Dublin scene. It’s owned by the same people who brew Carrig beer. Seeing as to how it was a bit balmy yesterday afternoon I had a pint of Eight Degrees’ Summer … Continue reading

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