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Anyone seen d&g old jamaica ginger beer in Cork, it's for some Dark and Stormys

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  • 26-01-2009 2:16am
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    silversurfer
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    Hi,
    I'm trying to find some of this "d&g old jamaica ginger beer", it's for some Dark and Stormys, all the places I knew of are out of it.
    I'm in Cork, let me know

    Dark and stormy (makes 1)
    1 1/2 Shots Golden Rum (like the stuff in tesco, but not the dark ship rum)
    Juice of 1/2 or 1 lime, and a slice or two thrown in the drink
    Crushed Ice
    1/2 bottle d&g old jamaica ginger beer (1 bottle = 500ml)

    then Drink
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    pa990
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    I'm also searching for this in Cork

    What places in cork normally sell it ??

    I was up north lately, and i checked a few Sainsbury's.. no joy :(


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    the beer revolu
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    silversurfer wrote: »
    Hi,
    I'm trying to find some of this "d&g old jamaica ginger beer", it's for some Dark and Stormys, all the places I knew of are out of it.
    I'm in Cork, let me know

    Dark and stormy (makes 1)
    1 1/2 Shots Golden Rum (like the stuff in tesco, but not the dark ship rum)
    Juice of 1/2 or 1 lime, and a slice or two thrown in the drink
    Crushed Ice
    1/2 bottle d&g old jamaica ginger beer (1 bottle = 500ml)

    then Drink

    Oh that does sound nice.
    If you find any let us know - that's a drink I want to make.:P


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    pa990
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    I had this recently up north

    it was made with 5yr Havana Club
    Juice of half a lime,
    with plenty of ice

    Rub the rim of the glass with the lime, before you drop it in.
    It gives it a lovely lime kick :)


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    silversurfer
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    Petrol stations tend to have it sometimes, but haven't seen any recently anywhere. The one near the middleton roundabout used to have it, but haven't seen it there for about a year.

    I've seen it in the health food shop in the shopping center at paul street , in cork city. (Haven't been in there in a few weeks and probably won't be thetre for a few more, they might have some)


    I've tried other types, but the d&g old jamaica ginger beer really has the best taste.


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    pa990
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    i was doing a bit of Google'ing and apparently Marks & Sparks do a Ginger Beer, and Ginger Beer is popular in African shops as well.

    I couldn't tell you where to find an African shop in cork.. Somewhere in Blackpool i would imagine.

    It can be bought online, but i don't think I'd want 24 cans of it.


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    the beer revolu
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    pa990 wrote: »
    i was doing a bit of Google'ing and apparently Marks & Sparks do a Ginger Beer, and Ginger Beer is popular in African shops as well.

    I couldn't tell you where to find an African shop in cork.. Somewhere in Blackpool i would imagine.

    It can be bought online, but i don't think I'd want 24 cans of it.


    African shops on Shandon St.
    and one just across the Shandon foot bridge (I think it's African).

    They also sell malt drinks which I've seen people mix with Guinness Foreign Extra - must try that sometime.

    Somebody brought an organic ginger cordial to my house which when made up with sparkling water is really good (fiery!) and quite like ginger beer.
    Not sure where he got it - some posh deli, no doubt.


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    the beer revolu wrote: »
    Somebody brought an organic ginger cordial to my house which when made up with sparkling water is really good (fiery!) and quite like ginger beer.
    The Marks & Spencer Pear and Ginger Cordial is like this, and really good.

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    John Mason
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    all the Centras in Dublin sell it.

    So either look in the Cork Centras or send someone to Dublin and stock up


    i had a few dark and stormys myself last night


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    the beer revolu
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    The organic ginger cordial is available in the Quay Co-Op in Cork.

    Gonna have one now made with said cordial.


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    fastrac
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    Saw it in stock while in the queue at Cloghroe post office a few weeks ago. Post office is inside of Cloghroe Stores .


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    dereko1969
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    Fentiman's Ginger Beer is also great but pretty expensive, usually can be found in health food shops, the quay co-op may have it also.


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    pa990
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    Picked a few cans of this ("d&g old jamaica ginger beer") in blarney today €1.10 a can ! ouch..


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    silversurfer
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    looked in a few centra stores, have yet to see any of this ginger beer.

    might end up phoning to see if a distributer has some


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    the beer revolu
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    silversurfer wrote: »
    looked in a few centra stores, have yet to see any of this ginger beer.

    might end up phoning to see if a distributer has some

    The spar on McCurtain St. have it.


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    pa990
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    the beer revolu wrote: »
    The spar on McCurtain St. have it.

    Any idea what price they charge for it ?


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    the beer revolu
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    pa990 wrote: »
    Any idea what price they charge for it ?

    No idea, and I'm not sure they always have it either but I did see one can there the other day.


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    galwaytt
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    ...seeing as we're talking Ginger Beer - I had Bundaberg Ginger Beer (Australian) in two places in Galway in recent months - the Cottage Bar and the G Hotel.

    Where, though can I buy it - anyone know who imports it ?

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    the beer revolu
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    Spice Town on North Main Street have it - €1.19. 33cl can
    Also Janet (possibly changed name - it on the left as you go up the hill) Mediterranean Food store on Shandon Street - €1.00 33cl can.

    Got a can - must try a dark and stormy tonight!


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    pa990
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    I got some more in the post office in blarney.
    33cl Can €1.10
    50cl Bottle €1.99

    The bottles would be handy, but at €2.. its a tad expensive.
    I must check out that shop on Shandon st


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    silversurfer
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    d&g old jamaica ginger beer, Natures Way in the shopping center at paul street , in cork city.
    €1.29 per bottle.
    I took all the bottles they had, Yesterday, and had a couple of excellent Dark and Stormys last night

    If you find other places in Cork, please update the thread

    Thanks a mil


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    pa990
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    silversurfer wrote: »
    I took all the bottles they had, Yesterday, ....

    If you find other places in Cork, please update the thread

    Thanks a mil

    If you keep taking every bottle and can in stock , i dont think i'll be telling you where to find it :p


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    pa990
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    Where is the Natures Way shop in Paul St SC? is it upstairs ?

    That Shop on Shandon St, is Painted green and is directly across the road from the Cathedral Credit Union. They only had 33cl Cans @ €1 a pop :)


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    the beer revolu
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    pa990 wrote: »
    Where is the Natures Way shop in Paul St SC? is it upstairs ?
    Yes it's upstairs with the gaming shop


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    silversurfer
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    No, it's downstairs, near the toilets, past the craft shop.

    I only took 6 bottles, had a bit of a shindig happening and needed the supplies

    rgds,
    s


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    pa990
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    its Holland & Barrett downstairs

    thats where i presume u meant silversurfer


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    the beer revolu
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    pa990 wrote: »
    its Holland & Barrett downstairs

    thats where i presume u meant silversurfer

    ah yes, Natural Foods is the one upstairs!


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    silversurfer
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    Well it's the one downstairs, whatever the name is


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    Judgement Day
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    galwaytt wrote: »
    ...seeing as we're talking Ginger Beer - I had Bundaberg Ginger Beer (Australian) in two places in Galway in recent months - the Cottage Bar and the G Hotel.

    Where, though can I buy it - anyone know who imports it ?

    Don't know why I came across this thread - I wasn't looking but it provides a pleasant interlude from my usual ranting. As a Ginger Beer addict I am convinced that there is only one worth a damn - Fentimans, botanically brewed (!) with a real kick - no additives or other crap. See pic here:Ginger Beer 003.JPG

    It is available at quite a number of outlets and is distributed by through the Lemondrop in West Cork ,according to Fentimans, but the website has been under construction for a long time. Details are:
    Call 086 858 1607 for all the information you need on our product range

    Or email: info@lemondrop.ie
    I am going to try brewing my own after inspiration yesterday from this You Tube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3Ijxsh6cIw

    Cheers.


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    dereko1969
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    Fentimans is delicious.
    Marks and Spencer have reduced the price of their Ginger Beer it's now only 74c a litre, it's nowhere near as good as Fentimans and not as hot as D&Gs but not too bad as a back-up


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    all_smilz
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    Hi anyone know if I can find this in cork still? it used to be much more available and now i cant seem to lay my hands on it and want it for a moscow mule.....
    thanks


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