From Berliner Weiss to Gose, I’ve got the low down on the range of beers most commonly known as ‘sours’. Much like your favourite fizzy sweets, these beers can range from lightly tart to...
Beer is made up of four major components: water, yeast, malt, and- you guessed it- hops. So what exactly are hops and what in the world are they doing in (and to) your beer?...
Falling Apple Cider was released last year by Carlow Brewing Company. The company is well known for their O’Hara’s range of beers so this was something completely different from them. I have spent the...
If you needed a good reason to visit the attractive riverside town of Carrick-on-Shannon in Leitrim, the food being served in The Oarsman has to be top of the list. I have dined there...
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Christmas, a most magical and wonderful time of the year – when you will undoubtedly eat too much, drink too much, and watch way too much Christmas TV. It is also winter time, with...