Thursday, December 2, 2021

Brewery Nooze🍺🍻 with Treaty City, Wicklow Wolf, Killarney, West Cork, Dundalk Bay, Whiplash, Quay Coop,

Brewery Nooze🍺🍻

Cidery, Meadery too.. with Treaty City, Wicklow Wolf, Killarney, West Cork, Dundalk Bay, Whiplash, Quay Coop, St Mel's, Kinnegar, Rascals, Craft Beer, Rye River, Rising Sons, Torc, Wicklow, BeoirFest.

#211203

It's time for the big reveal! 🤯🥳
The Ultimate Limerick Collab.
Treaty City Brewery/Eleven 14 Flat White Stout
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Our Flat White Stout is a fusion of dark, roasted malts & @eleven14coffeeroasters Single Origin Arabica Coffee, roasted in Limerick.
Layers of bittersweet, dark chocolate & caramel flavours abound.
2 things you can't live without!
Available from our online store & all daycent offies from Friday!
Get it while you can kid!
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Wicklow Wolf. Cool in Blue.

New to our online store is a new range of merch and gift boxes, just in time for Christmas! 

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Killarney Brewing & Distilling Co.


We're very proud of Head Brewer Mike and the team for winning Ireland's only gold medal in the Irish Red Ale category for our Rutting Red. results.brusselsbeerchallenge.com/en/2021/23184- #brusselsbeerchallenge2021 #beerawards #irishredale #killarneybrewingdistilling
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BeoirFest:


This Saturday is the final session of the year and I think it's going to be another blast.

  • El Camino are from Cantabria in Northern Spain. They're a proudly local brewery focused on producing great tasting beers that reflect the culture and ingredients of their region.
  • Crooked Spider are from the small town of Wassenaar in The Netherlands. Founded in 2014 they moved into their present brewery just last January.
  • Varionica are one of of Croatia's craft beer scene pioneers. They brew a mix of easily drinkable and experimental beers and have the awards to show for it.

This is a great chance to learn more about the breweries and the beer scenes in their countries. No doubt we'll wander into wider topics as well.


West Cork Brewing Company will be 7 years in existence this weekend so as part of the celebrations we will have a special menu available in Casey's of Baltimore, Hotel on for this weekend made with beers from the brewery. We will also have free tastings of our beers available all weekend in Casey’s as well as the Christmas Craft Fair with all our beers and hampers available on Sunday.
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This image sums it all up really. We have been working hard all year and its these days that really show us the growth we have achieved to date. Behind our MD Faye Healy you will see the mammoth order of printed cans we have just received in this week for our new product (launching this month). These are exciting times for Dundalk Bay Brewery & Distillery with exports and further growth models planned for next year.

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WIN WITH WHIPLASH

Our big prize draw is also still running, every order is in with the chance of winning - 
 

Whiplash beanie hats
Sophie Devere Giclée prints
Brewery tour for 4 people
€20 gift vouchers for the webshop
Free shipping codes for the webshop

We'll pick order numbers at random and if you win we'll stick the prize in with your order. 
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New Stockist in Cork City.
We are delighted to be now stocked in the Quay Co-op Vegetarian Restaurant and Wholefood Stores restaurant on Sullivan's Quay in Cork City. Thank you to Tom and the team their.
What a lovely restaurant and store they have. Well worth a visit.

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Support Local, Support Irish this Christmas!
St Mel's Brewing Company is proud to be a local business. 💙💛
Small businesses create four times as many jobs as big online retailers, so you can make a big difference by choosing to #ShopLocal

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Our aptly-numbered final Brewers at Play of the year. It's the last of the year but our first Barleywine and our first beer with a double-digit ABV. No.21 is fruity and rich with great depth of flavour. Share one in front of the fire — there might not be enough for one each!
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Rascal's Scoop Badge Of Honour!



We're beyond chuffed to have been awarded a McKennas' Guides Best in Ireland 2022 badge. This is really quite the honour and to be given such a prestigious distinction, in spite of the challenges of the past 18 months, is a testament to our staff.

Huge credit and thanks to our restaurant manager Dot, venue manager Fergal, pizza chef Patch, and the entire restaurant team at Rascals HQ: Finn, Felipe, Arek, Jon, Eamon, Sophie, Ciaran, Geena, Fran, Rebeca, Ryan, Aaron, Chloe and Ruth.

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Public address loudspeakerCALLING ALL CRAFT BEER LOVERS Public address loudspeaker Want to WIN some top-quality craft beers from ? Then we have the #COMPETITION just for you! To ENTER this #BeerGiveaway, head over to our Instagram! Winner announced Fri, 3rd Clinking beer mugsClinking beer mugsClinking beer mugs #GoodLuck #SpreadtheBeerCheer #CraftBeersDelivered

Make your Christmas a Crafty Christmas with our Crafty Brewing Co. Selection Box! 🎁 🍻
Because Christmas is a time for giving and surprises, we have put all of our great multi-award-winning Crafty Brewing Co. beers into this crafty Christmas selection box for you or a special friend to enjoy. That is if you want to gift it! 😉
Featuring 8 different beer styles including the World's Best Dark American Style Brown Ale, this selection box is an excellent present for anyone
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Our brand new Soma coffee stout will be pouring in all Cork Heritage Pubs from Wednesday (1st) onwards! Have you tried it yet?

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What’s the key ingredient to making great beer ? 🍻
You’ve guessed it!
The talented people behind the scenes.
Say hello to Kieran! 👋
Kieran has been with us since the start.
When he’s not stuck to the kettle or deep in fermentation.
You can find him out fishing or cooking up a storm in the kitchen!
Thank you Kieran for everything!
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Announcing the Treaty City Brewery Christmas Craft Fair!!
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The fair will run across two nights - 3rd & 10th, December 2021 from 4pm.
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Luka is keeping an eye over his 12:12:21 seven malt Imperial stout. Pick up your own from next week at the usual outlets. #stoutforchristmas #irishcraftbeer Visit Wicklow
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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

Beer of The Year 2021 The candidates, so far!

 Beer of The Year 2021



The candidates, so far!



November: Mescan Brewery Old Brown

October: Western Herd Flora and Fauna 10 Hop DIPA

September: Galway Bay NZ Pils Motueka Dry Hopped Pilsner

August: Hope “Limited Edition No 25“ Classic Gose

July: Yellow Belly “Red Noir” Dark Red Ale

June: O’Hara’s Irish Stout Nitro

May: Dungarvan “Mahon Falls” Rye Pale Ale

April: Heaney New England IPA

March: Whiplash “Melodie Noir” Baltic Porter

February: Eight Degrees “The Pilgrim’s Path” Lager

January: Lineman “Vesper" Pale Ale


Toying with the idea of using Twitter polls to tie down

our beer of the year, maybe three qualifiers of four and

then a final poll of three. What do you think?

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Favourite beers in brew pubs


IPA: Crew “Polly” IPA

Stout: Cotton Ball Lynch’s Stout


Favourite Cider 

Johnny Fall Down Rare Apple Cider 2019 (from October)

Stonewell Cask (November)


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November final

Tough decision here with the Land & Labour and the Trouble Brewing DIPA also in the field. Not to mention the Stonewell.


Old Brown: Mescan

Spon: Land & Labour Crimson Kriek Framboise

Lager: Eight Degrees Original Gravity “Hoppy Lager”

Session: Trouble Brewing Little Monster Pale Ale

IPA: Larkin’s Drench, Wide Street Cashmere,

Wheat: Curious Society Wheat Beer

Coffee Oatmeal Stout: Ulster Black Oatmeal Stout 

DIPA: Trouble Brewing Lights Out DIPA

Cider: Stonewell Cask


October final selection

IPA: 9 White Deer Stag;

Wheat Beer: Clonakilty Inchydoney Blond;

Black IPA: 9 White Deer Black Lightning; 

Cider: Johnny Fall Down Rare Apple Cider 2019

DIPA: Western Herd Flora and Fauna 10 Hop DIPA

Session: Lineman Sundrops Table Beer, 3.3%; 

Pale Ale: Eight Degrees Kveik Pale Ale.


September Final Selection

Stout: Ballykilcavan Blackwell Stout

Session: Trouble Brewing Love Below Micro IPA 3.2%

Lager: Galway Bay NZ Pils Motueka Dry Hopped Pilsner 4.9%.

Wheatbeer/Witbier: Whiplash Il Veliero DDZ Witbier 4.8%

Rye IPA: Kinnegar Bucket & Spade Session Rye IPA 4.2%

IPA: Hope Handsome Jack IPA 6.6%

Pale Ale: White Hag Duo Series Idaho 7 & Citra Pale Ale 5.5%


Lawlors of Naas Again Sponsors Grade 1 Novice Hurdle while Lorraine will keep an Keane eye on the fashion!

press release

Lawlors of Naas Again Sponsor Grade 1 Novice Hurdle

while Lorraine will keep an Keane eye on the fashion! 

Lorraine Keane

The ever-popular 
Lawlor’s of Naas is located in the town's Poplar Square and will open its luxurious new extension in early 2022. Before all that they'll again sponsor the Grade 1 Novice Hurdle on January 2nd. This year the theme of the competition is ‘Back A Boutique’ and Lorraine Keane will head up the fashion judging panel. Should be quite a fantastic day of racing, fashion, food and entertainment!

IFTA nominated broadcaster, influencer and fashionista, Lorraine Keane will head up the fashion judging panel for the Lawlor’s of Naas Grade 1 Novice Hurdle and Winter Ladies Day at Naas Racecourse on Sunday, 2nd of January. The Grade 1 race day is Naas Racecourse’s flagship race meeting and the opening card of the 2022 calendar at the Kildare track. The day offers racegoers a fantastic day of racing, fashion, food and entertainment.


Winters Ladies Day has a prize fund of over €3,000 including prizes up for grabs for four runners up as well as spot prizes from local boutiques in Naas. The Winter Ladies Day winner will receive a €1,000 voucher from Residence Day Spa in Naas, a €500 cash prize and a luxurious stay in a suite at Lawlor’s of Naas Town Centre Hotel.

This year the theme of the competition is ‘Back A Boutique’. A number of Naas boutiques and shops have partnered with Naas Racecourse including Jingles, Aria, Emporium Kalu, Nicola Ross, Catriona’s, The Shoe Tree, Fabucci, Whelan’s Shoes and Diamond & Pearls. The boutiques have generously donated vouchers ranging in value from €50 - €200. These vouchers will be awarded as spot prizes for stylish ladies the judges see on the day.

Speaking in advance of the fashion competition, Lorraine said, “Our theme for this year’s fashion competition is ‘Back A Boutique’. The ‘Back A Boutique’ campaign is about encouraging ladies to shop locally and choose their race day outfit, or part of their outfit from their local boutique ahead of the Lawlor’s of Naas Grade 1 Novice Hurdle Day. It’s been a difficult time for everyone, and boutiques and retailers were hit very hard so it’s important to support your favourite shop and shop local.”


Lawlor’s of Naas is located in Poplar Square in Naas and will open its luxurious new extension in early 2022. The renovation and extension will see an additional 74 bedrooms being added to the property. Work is currently underway on a new ballroom large enough to accommodate 550 people, ‘Vi’s Restaurant’ and lots more. The interiors will feature a treasure trove of repurposed antiques and collectables which add a unique and elegant cocktail of glamour.

Jack Tierney, owner of Lawlor’s of Naas said, “We are delighted and proud to sponsor The Lawlor’s of Naas Grade 1 Novice Hurdle once again. It’s an exciting and busy time for all of the team here as we are getting set to open the doors to our fabulous extension in Spring 2022. Our luxury new extension features beautifully crafted treasures we have procured from famous historic buildings and the look is as eclectic as it is glamourous. Lawlor’s is only 35 minutes from Dublin Airport and Naas is a great place to stay and enjoy all that Kildare has to offer from great shopping to exciting racing on our doorstep. It has been a tough couple of years, and we are delighted to offer a good news story to begin 2022”.

The Grade 1 Lawlor’s of Naas Novice Hurdle is the first major race of 2022 and is a great indicator of what horses are set to make waves on the racing scene over the remainder of the season. It is the seventh year in succession that Lawlor’s of Naas have sponsored this race. The previous two winners of the race, Bob Olinger and Envoi Allen went on win the Grade 1 Ballymore Novice Hurdle at the Cheltenham festival.



General Manager of Naas Racecourse, Eamonn McEvoy said, “ We are really looking forward to the 2022 renewal of the Lawlor’s of Naas Grade 1 Novice Hurdle and we hope the race receives the same incredible support it has in recent years. The bar has been set very high by Envoi Allen and Bob Olinger winning the Grade 1 Ballymore Novice Chase at the Cheltenham Festival. A huge thank you to our feature sponsors, Lawlor’s for their continued support.”


There are seven races on the card on the 2nd of January, with the first going to post at 12.50pm approx. Admission tickets are €15 online or €18 at the gate and a range of hospitality packages are also available. For further information, to purchase tickets or hospitality packages call Naas Racecourse on (045) 897391 or visit www.naasracecourse.com.