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Festive Beer Lineup at Tapped Dublin Hopsburg Festbier – Hopkins & Hopkins Style: Festbier (Oktoberfest-style lager) ABV: 5.8% Tasting Notes: This beer is golden and crisp. It has a smooth malty backbone. Expect aromas of fresh bread, honey, and subtle floral hops. The balanced sweetness leads to a clean finish. Food Pairing: Enjoy it with pretzels and mustard, roast chicken, or bratwurst with sauerkraut. Cherry Cola Float – Vault City Style: Fruited Sour (Pastry Sour

Keavan's Port is a Wetherspoons and they can be a rather devisive brand. Love them or hate them one thing you wiill have to agree with me on is they always have a good selection of Cask Ales. they are one of the only places in Dublin that sell this type of beer, and the prices are amazing, €2.60 for a pint is just unheard. Here is alist of what they had lasty time I paiiid them a visit. Abbot Ale (Greene King) – 5% ESB Deep amber with a malty sweetness that reminds me of frui

If you’re looking for a reason to pop into Tapped Dublin , this lineup is it. Yesterday, I went on a little beer adventure that turned into a full-on tasting session. And because I couldn’t resist, I capped the night with a bonus stout at Bar Rua . Here’s what I tried, what I thought, and what you should pair them with. Wicklow Wolf – Devil’s Glen Black IPA (6.66%) The Beer: A dark twist on an IPA. Devil’s Glen pours jet black but drinks like a hop-forward beauty. Expect roas

Brickyard in Dundrum is throwing a Belgium Beer Festival  that runs until November 30th , and trust me—it’s a beer lover’s dream. I popped in to see what all the fuss was about and ended up on a tasting journey that went from crisp and citrusy to rich and decadent. Here’s the lowdown on what I tried (and loved). 1. Crime Passionnel – Brouwerij De Dochter van de Korenaar Style:  IPA – White / Wheat | ABV:  7.5% This one’s a curveball. It’s an IPA, but with a Belgian twist—soft

Caribou is pulling out all the stops this week with a stellar lineup of guest taps. Here’s what’s pouring—and what to eat with them: 🍫 Wicklow Wolf – Truffle Shuffle Style:  Pastry Stout ABV:  6.5% A decadent stout that’s pure dessert in a glass. Expect rich chocolate notes, a velvety mouthfeel, and a hint of truffle-like indulgence. Pairing:  Chocolate brownies, tiramisu, or even a rich beef stew for a sweet-savory contrast. 🌿 Sierra Nevada – Hoppy Little Thing IPA Style:

Craft beer fans, Dublin’s Tapped bar  delivered an incredible guest tap lineup  on November 18th, featuring some of the best Irish craft beers  and a standout international hazy IPA. From Wicklow Wolf collaborations  to Galway Bay’s legendary Of Foam and Fury DIPA , here’s what was pouring—plus tasting notes and food pairings for each. Wicklow Wolf – Truffle Shuffle (Pastry Stout) ABV:  5% Collaboration:  Wicklow Wolf teamed up with Butlers Chocolates  for this decadent pastr

Dublin’s craft beer scene is buzzing — and if you know where to look, you’ll find some of the most exciting brews pouring from guest taps all over the city. That’s where this blog comes in. Each week, I’ll be diving into the rotating selections at four of Dublin’s most beloved beer spots: Tapped , Caribou , The Brickyard , and Kodiak . Whether you're a seasoned hophead or just curious about what’s fresh on tap, this blog will keep you in the loop with: Weekly highlights  of g