Iv’e been to Harrys on the Green many times and am always impressed by the quality of their cocktails. I’ve also had a chat with one of the barman who makes them and he told me about spending 3-4 hours making ginger juice to add to cocktails. A slow time consuming process but fresh from the source and tastes so much better he told me. Continue reading
So apparently Beer has plenty of Health Benefits. I’ve been telling people this for years. When drunk in ‘moderation‘, beer can have health benefits ranging from boosting brain activity to limiting arthritis risk. I spotted this over on Revivol (they make hangover type tablets, Lifeline types stuff). It’s an infographic which lists a few of the benefits. Worth a look, even if it’s just to shut up those who blabber on about Alcohol being bad bah humbug
Just off Westland Row on Fenian Street you will find a cracking little pub called The Gingerman. It attracts a mixed bunch with plenty of after work drinkers enjoying a pint as well as many a tourist from three large hotels on its door step. Continue reading
The folks over at Home Brew West sent me this little game which determines which type of beer you should be drinking. Give it a shot below. Continue reading
One of my all time favourite pubs in Dublin City centre is on South Anne Street. Kehoes was first licensed in 1803, which makes it one hell of long-standing watering hole. For me its charm is in its complete lack of modernity. You won’t find sleek counter tops, gastro this and gastro that, or a hostess with a clipboard in this bar. Continue reading
Discover A Life Uncorked At The 2015 Campo Viejo Tapas Trail
Fans of Spanish cuisine and wine will celebrate the return of the Campo Viejo Tapas Trail to the streets of Dublin and Cork this June and July. New for 2015, food and wine enthusiasts in Galway can also enjoy the culinary culture of Spanish tapas of the Tapas Trail as it hits the city in August for the very first time. Continue reading
Some information for the craft beer drinkers out there. O’Hara’s (Carlow Brewing) have added the Sorachi Ace to their line up. A single hop IPA, which is available to try this weekend at both Cat Laughs and the craft beer tent at Bloom.
It’s the first of the ‘Hop Adventure Series’, which is showcasing hops from around the world, with Japan as the first. The Sorachi Ace hop has origins in Hokkaido Japan.
The Look, Smell & Taste
A light golden colour with a white head. Aromas and taste of lemongrass, coconut and wood.
The folks over at Fix asked me to share this helpful guide on the Classic Martini. Whether it’s at home, at the bar, or while taking a break from your duties as James Bond, learning how to order, create, and drink (like you need help with that) a martini is an essential skill for those looking to add a little class to their next libation!
