Beer Bore Belfast

16/08/2025

The Dog & Duck, Lisbellaw. A top pub and a top day out, well worth a visit

30/05/2025

It's been a while since I've had one of these. Rich flavoured, malty, caramel, I like it.

A work colleague got me a selection of craft beers, including this, as a leaving gift when I left my last job. It made a nice change as until then I'd usually been given red wine as a gift at work, but Brian was a craft beer enthusiast like myself and knew I'd enjoy this more. I always looked out for him when I was at the Northern Lights as that was his local, but I didn't bump into him. I learned today that he passed away yesterday after a short illness... I still can't quite believe it. Cheers Brian, this one's for you.

18/04/2025

Velocette Pale Ale, in The American. Nice glass.

05/10/2024

Galway Bay, Afterglow Hazy IPA.... Very nice. Bay Ale Red Ale... Not bad. Northern Lights.

29/06/2024

So quiz time... how much do you think it cost for a bottle of Erdinger Pikantus and Yardsman Lager in The Garrick?

04/05/2024

13/04/2024

Bullhouse Brew Co. Small Axe IPA 4.3% in the Garrick, best pint I've had all day. £6.50 though so they must have used WWF endangered donkeys to transport here

12/04/2024

Franciscan Well Red Ale

08/04/2024

https://amp.theguardian.com/business/2024/apr/08/uk-craft-beer-sector-financial-hurdles?fbclid=IwAR2L6t5kaVq0kMf22K72N86nupneRCjMOi_0n85xGGECBqDrhWUJXJyVy_k

Small brewers are being squeezed, with a flurry of insolvencies hitting the sector despite strong sales

05/04/2024

Autumnal pleasures in Springtime. Lovely.

01/04/2024

Craft hasn't really reached Rathlin Island, but it's decent for what it is

24/03/2024

Hopefully, Inside Out... How my guts might be tomorrow (Joking aside it was fine, an easy drinker pale ale)