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What beer are we drinking this week, too?

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    #8582
    Insect Overlord
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    I've tended to spoil myself with most of my drinks purchases over the last while (barrel-aged this, imperial that, limited edition the other) but I just had a small taste of Knockmealdown porter from 8 Degrees for the first time in ages and it is still gorgeous.

    I'd safely say I haven't had it since Tesco stopped selling it in 6 packs. Grand stuff for €2.10 a bottle.


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    #8583
    Lemsiper
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    #8584
    pappyodaniel
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    Had a couple of the giant Hoegardens and Leffes now selling in Lidl.

    Great value.
    €3 per 75cl bottle.


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    #8585
    andekwarhola
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    An File wrote: »
    but I just had a small taste of Knockmealdown porter from 8 Degrees for the first time in ages and it is still gorgeous.

    I'd safely say I haven't had it since Tesco stopped selling it in 6 packs. Grand stuff for €2.10 a bottle.

    Have seen them in my local Molloys at 5 for 10 euro quite a few times.


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    #8586
    Speak Now
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    pappyodaniel wrote: »
    Had a couple of the giant Hoegardens and Leffes now selling in Lidl.

    Great value.
    €3 per 75cl bottle.

    Slight increase in price really, didn't they used have 4*330ml bottles for €4.99?


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    #8587
    rubadub
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    Jerry Seinfeld wrote: »
    Slight increase in price really, didn't they used have 4*330ml bottles for €4.99?
    if they were that price it would have been an exceptionally good offer and presumable for a very short time.

    a 4 pack of leffe is 9.29 in obriens
    https://www.obrienswine.ie/leffe-blonde-33cl-btl-4pk.html


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    #8588
    Speak Now
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    rubadub wrote: »
    if they were that price it would have been an exceptionally good offer and presumable for a very short time.

    a 4 pack of leffe is 9.29 in obriens
    https://www.obrienswine.ie/leffe-blonde-33cl-btl-4pk.html

    They were always that price for both beers when they had them in. I was always amazed what prices they were elsewhere.


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    #8589
    Ruben Remus
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    Jerry Seinfeld wrote: »
    Slight increase in price really, didn't they used have 4*330ml bottles for €4.99?

    Yeah, I think for the last year or two the 4-packs have been €5.50. Still very good value. I'm partial to the occasional bottle of Hoegaarden, particularly in summertime.


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    #8590
    OldMrBrennan83
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    #8591
    Mesrine65
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    I've stopped buying beer except to try new ones when they become available :o

    I've become self sufficient through home brewing :D


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    #8592
    Lovely Bloke
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    Mesrine65 wrote: »
    I've stopped buying beer except to try new ones when they become available :o

    I've become self sufficient through home brewing :D

    got anything in the Nationals?

    I'm trying to decide between two stouts, and an IPA


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    #8593
    OldMrBrennan83
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    #8594
    Lovely Bloke
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    Galway Hooker and other Pale Ales like that ARE supposed to be what you are looking for.


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    #8595
    matrim
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    Patww79 wrote: »
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    If you see a beer described as a blonde it might be what you are looking for. They are generally ales that are light in flavour. And as Baldy said some of the pale ales such as Galway Hooker, Metalman, Kinsale pale ale are generally fairly light.


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    #8596
    OldMrBrennan83
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    OldMrBrennan83
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    #8598
    Insect Overlord
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    Patww79 wrote: »
    Right, one for the experts as I'm relatively new to this.

    I'm OK for the stouts and have found a few I really like, but I'm finding the lagers and pilsners a bit sour and meh after more than two now. I find the pale ales completely rank but is there a happy medium there anywhere? Basically something a bit light like the Lager but with a little more body without getting as far as the ones that really stink (in my taste anyway) of hops. Or should I just stick to the stouts for what I'm looking for?

    Sounds like Hop House 13 is made for you.


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    #8599
    Chuppa Siopa
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    Bru Darkside IPA, a bit disappointing, very dry aftertaste and very hoppy but no complexity.

    About to open 8 degrees Snow Eater Red IPA, hopefully a bit better


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    OldMrBrennan83
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    #8601
    matrim
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    Patww79 wrote: »
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    What's with the attitude? They were right, hop house 13 would be a decent shout given your description of what you are looking for. Also the likes of Smithicks pale ale would offer more body than a lager without being overly hopped.


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    #8602
    Subcomandante Marcos
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    Patww79 wrote: »
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    You sure do get offended extremely easily when someone gives you a suggestion.

    Try not to take everything as an attack, you'll win far more friends that way.


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    #8603
    OldMrBrennan83
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    #8604
    Faith
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    Patww79 wrote: »
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    Mod Note: Take a deep breath there. Any more abusive posts like that and you'll be taking a break from the forum.


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    #8605
    OldMrBrennan83
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    #8606
    andekwarhola
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    Anyway. beer.

    Tried out the Rascals Ginger Porter and Big Hop Red there. Both pretty disappointing.


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    #8607
    Chuppa Siopa
    Registered Users Posts: 123 ✭✭Chuppa Siopa


    Patww79 wrote: »
    Right, one for the experts as I'm relatively new to this.

    I'm OK for the stouts and have found a few I really like, but I'm finding the lagers and pilsners a bit sour and meh after more than two now. I find the pale ales completely rank but is there a happy medium there anywhere? Basically something a bit light like the Lager but with a little more body without getting as far as the ones that really stink (in my taste anyway) of hops. Or should I just stick to the stouts for what I'm looking for?


    If you want something like a lager but more body and you aren't into IPA, then I don't think you can beat Brooklyn lager, I highly recommend it


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    #8608
    Insect Overlord
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    Patww79 wrote: »
    That sort of condescending crap does nobody any favours. Are you really that sad that you need to fire back if someone doesn't like what you do? I thought all this was about a bit of advice and finding something you like from the vast array of what's out there and not throwing your toys out of the pram if someone wants to try something to their own tastes.

    At least some can be helpful.

    What the hell is your problem? You asked for a recommendation based on a certain description. I gave you an example of a beer that meets your requirements. I've had it once or twice myself and wouldn't say no if someone offered me a pint of it. Your own preconceptions of HH 13 are your issue, not mine. I hadn't though of Smithwicks pale ale at the time, but that's a good shout too. Would you have thrown a hissy fit if I'd mentioned that beer as well?


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    OldMrBrennan83
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    #8610
    odyssey06
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    A sampling night courtesy of the Supervalu deal...
    For me, Bo Bristle Amber Ale > Bo Bristle IPA > Arthurstown (aka Kevin Dundon) Pale Ale

    "To follow knowledge like a sinking star..." (Tennyson's Ulysses)



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    #8611
    BeerNut
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    Patww79 wrote: »
    something a bit light like the Lager but with a little more body without getting as far as the ones that really stink (in my taste anyway) of hops.
    Spaten is the answer. Spaten is always the answer.

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