Author Archives: simonbroderick

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 →

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 →

For those of you who don’t follow me on Twitter or Facebook I have some news. I’m starting a new full time job with McGargles/Rye River Brewery as Beer Specialist next week.  My role will include conducting brewery tours and … Continue reading →

Last night I was visiting friends in the seaside village of Annagassan. I knew that The Glyde Inn have their own Beer and that was excuse enough to stroll down ‘for one’!   Linn Duachaill is an Irish Pale Ale … Continue reading →

I was camping in Strandhill at the weekend and was happy to find a cracking Craft Beer Pub within easy walking distance of the campsite. The whole family went for dinner early Sunday evening. We were seated upstairs which is … Continue reading →