Independent pale ale is a hoppy, vibrant beer, brimful of taste and flavour, the rye in the malt bill blends with the bitter spiciness of the hops for a refreshing bite, double dryhopped for that extra aroma.   Price Range – €2.49   ABOUT INDEPENDENT BREWING “Independent Brewing is based in Carraroe, in the heart […]

Hilden Barney’s Brew is a 50% malted wheat and barley beer was commissioned by the John Hewitt Bar to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Barney Hughes, philanthropist and inventor of the Belfast Bap. The story goes he handed out free vouchers to folks down on their luck which they could redeem for

Galway Hooker Pale Ale is a golden beer with a thin white head. The aroma has notes of citrusy hops on a lightly malty back ground. The flavor is sweet with notes of malt, straw, and citrusy hops, as well as light notes of butter, leading to a dry bitter finish.   Price Range – €3.35

Decadent and complex while remaining wholly refreshing and drinkable. Galway Bay’s Buried at Sea Stout is brewed with Milk Sugars and Chocolate to give rich flavours and body that goes down smooth. Taste of Chocolate and smooth mouthfeel, due to the additions of Dark Chocolate and Milk Sugars (Lactose) respectively. While dark, rich and decadent

Franciscan Well Weisse is a German style unfiltered wheat beer with citrus notes on the palate and powerful aroma of clove and banana, imparted by a unique yeast strain. 4.7% abv.   Price Range – €2.59   ABOUT FRANCISCAN WELL “Last summer the Irish Brewers Association (IBA), the representative voice for the brewing industry in Ireland,

Eight Degrees Knockmealdown Porter is like tackling the Knockmeal Downs Mountains in a blizzard, this beer is not for wimps. This robust malt-driven ale balances dark malts with some old world bitter hops. It won’t weigh you down like a stout and offers a rich chocolate aroma with a burst of espresso. Perfect for a

Dungarvan Blackrock Stout is a traditional dry Irish stout, full flavoured yet smooth. Roasted barley flavours are nicely complemented by notes of vanilla and aniseed. Enjoy with robust meat dishes or on it’s own off the shelf. Contains a yeast sediment, store upright and pour carefully. Best served at room temperature.   Price Range –

Donegal Blonde Ale is a delicious blond style beer, with hints of biscuit, malt and a good balance of hop flavours.   Price Range – €3.39   ABOUT DONEGAL BREWING COMPANY “Donegal Brewing Company sits high on the banks of the Erne in Ballyshannon, Irelands oldest town. Established in 2011 our beer is ready for your

The name “Curim” was inspired by an old Celtic word for beer and echoes the Celtic heritage of the place where O’Hara’s Curim Wheat Beer is brewed today. Curim Gold has a higher hop rate than mainstream wheat beers and was critically acclaimed by the late Michael Jackson when he selected it amongst his top

Brú Rí is brewed with Irish malt and four different hops. It is a crisp, refreshingly bitter ale, with a blast of citrus, pine and floral scents on the nose. The legend of Brian Boru, the last High King of Ireland, was the inspiration behind the naming of this beer. Brú Rí is our very

Our Amber Ale is the latest brew from the Bo Bristle brewery. It’s rich amber colour is achieved through a brew of the finest American citrus hops infused with fine malted barley. The result needs to be tasted for itself. 4.5% abv.   Price Range – €3.19   ABOUT BO BRISTLE BREWERY “At Bo Bristle

Complex hoppy fruity flavors and aromas mixed with roast bitter chocolate and coffee tones. Low carbonation for a smooth stout like finish. Dressed in black, the IPA by Blacks Brewery is charged with hops and ready to rock.   Price Range – €3.49   ABOUT BLACKS BREWERY “​Sam and Maudeline Black are a husband and

With this beer, 8 Degrees Brewing introduced smoky chipotle chillies, cocoa nibs, vanilla pods and a touch of cinnamon to a traditional Irish stout. A healthy amount of oatmeal provides for a smooth silky finish and a touch of cinnamon perfects the brew. The result is a rich warming dark ale to savour. Salud! Price

Ever wondered which of the new craft beers goes with you meal, well below you will see a detailed chart explaining why each type of craft beer suits a particular dish. Enjoy this craft beer pairings guide and try your own matches!   Click to view Craft Beer / Food Pairings Chart   MORE ON