What's the Craic?
Craic believes in Irish beer. Our sole purpose is to champion the amazing beers being produced by independent Irish brewers. We’re determined to introduce these beers to as many people as humanly possible, and do our bit to keep the Irish beer scene growing.
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Upcoming Events
Beer Chats
Craicing Beers With…. Four Provinces!
We recently welcomed Feargal from Four Provinces for a a live online beer chat and tasting! On the evening we sampled and discussed the full range of Four Provinces beers: Piper Amber IPA, Hurler Copper Ale, Láidir Robust Porter, The Poddle Lager, and Gob Fliuch Dark Mild, all while chatting about Four Provinces’ story so far and plans for the future. If you couldn’t make it live on the night then grab the beers and join in on the tasting now.
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Craicing Beers With…. Dot Brew!
We recently welcomed Shane, Peter and Mikey from Dot Brew for a a live online beer chat and tasting! We sampled three of their recent releases, Southern Living, Forage and Rescue, and The Roads Less Travelled, all while chatting about all Dot’s story so far and plans for the future! If you couldn’t make it live on the night then grab the beers and join in on the tasting now.
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Craicing Beers With…. Ballykilcavan!
We recently welcomed Ballykilcavan Owner David Walsh-Kemmis and Innovation Brewer Joe O’Driscoll for a a live online beer chat and tasting! We sampled three of the core canned range, Secret Passion Pale Ale, Bambrick’s Brown Ale and Line Blocker Pale Ale. If you couldn’t make it live on the night then grab the beers and join in on the tasting now!
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Craicing Beers With…. Hope!
We recently welcomed Hope Owner Wim de Jongh and new Head Brewer Richie Hamilton for a a live online beer chat and tasting! We sampled the Hop-On Session IPA, the new Limited Edition #18 Pineapple & Passion Fruit Sour, and Limited Edition #17 Foreign Export Stout. If you couldn’t make it live on the night then grab the beers and join in on the tasting now!
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New Beer Releases
O Brother: Freedoom
Double IPA with Azacca and Mosaic hops. Part of the ‘Off The Wall’ series, with artwork by ADW.
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Wide Street: Diversion
Fermented with a traditional lager yeast for 3 months before ageing with our house blend of Brettanomyces and lactobacillus for a further 7 months. Dry, bright, slightly tart refreshing alternative take on a lager.
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St Mel’s: Ah Sure Lookit
Originally called Spring Bock. A lightly toasted aroma is followed by a rich malty flavour. Complemented by a subtle noble hop bitterness. Ah Sure Lookit pairs well with pork sausages, nutty cheeses like gruyere and with cheese and ham toasties.
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Wicklow Wolf x Yellowbelly: Sunshine & Showers
Introducing “Sunshine & Showers”, a 7.2% Blood Orange New England IPA brewed with our good friends YellowBelly Beer. Expect a burst of freshly squeezed orange & juicy citrus fruits.
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Rye River: The Dropper
Brewed in collaboration with Yakima Chief Hops. Bursting with citrus and stone fruit in a tropical and resinous manner, this beer is a lively introduction to humulus lupus var. Neomexicanus. Enjoy the fruits of these low bine hops.
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Galway Hooker: Citrus
This is it – the next brew in our Seafarer Series!! A Citrus West Coast IPA. Brewed using freshly squeezed lemon juice, lime juice and orange peels, this beer is brimming full of zesty citrus flavours, which are further enhanced with a generous addition of fruity hops. Unfiltered and unpasteurised for a more robust and natural flavour.
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