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Thannks for that Geoff! DrJohn

Just took my first taste of bottle #200, WOW.

Even the nose is CRAZY complex (Did anyone else get peat off of the nose? I get LOADS of peat off the nose; I didn't taste it on the first two sips but now it's there for sure.)
[Edit] I get increasing peat with every sip; I don't know how I didn't notice it on the first one. <!-- s:oops: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_redface.gif" alt="" title="Embarassed" /><!-- s:oops: -->
[Edit] Next time I'll read first: <!-- m --><a class="postlink" href="www.examiner.ie/ireland/brew-to-restore-...drinking-170503.html">www.examiner.ie/ireland/brew-to- ... 70503.html This is the best beer with peat smoked malt I've ever had. I wish I had another bottle to age 5 years or so now...

Layer after layer after layer. I can't believe I got my 12€ worth but I really did.


Did they actually use peated malt in this?? It's so overpowering and dangerous to use I can't believe they used it in such a big (expensive) beer; if they did use it, this is the first beer using peated malt that I like and I really do like it.


This is a PERFECT drink for sitting in front of a fire in the dead of winter.

Something in me says that I've finally found a beer that can stand up to a Reuben sandwich. (I think I'm going to have to have a bit of this with ITSA Bagel's rueben pumpernickel bagel tomorrow for lunch.)

-It could stand up to spiced, cured meats, too; this thing is just HUGE.

Now I wish I lived in Cork and could've tried it on tap.
-For the love of all that's good DON'T change this recipe next year and get us some kegs in Dublin! (And release it a little later, it's crying out to be consumed on a cold winter's day.)


Adam

damn

Now everyone knows how good it is


I believe they did use Peated malt .


If it's of any consolation , it's a little better out of the bottle than on draught ,

Slightly softer and more flavourful ( I think the draught might be just a little too cold )



But yea , I really hope this one stays on the seasonal slate

Well done Russell !!

&amp;quot;Wallacebiy&amp;quot;:12kr7xhj wrote: damn

Now everyone knows how good it is


I believe they did use Peated malt .


If it's of any consolation , it's a little better out of the bottle than on draught ,

Slightly softer and more flavourful ( I think the draught might be just a little too cold )



But yea , I really hope this one stays on the seasonal slate

Well done Russell !![/quote:12kr7xhj]

Thanks for the description on draft/nitro. I was wondering if nitro would wash out some of the intensely roasty and peaty flavor. Good to know I got to try the better of the two versions.

One-word for next year, though: [b:12kr7xhj][u:12kr7xhj]CASK![/u:12kr7xhj][/b:12kr7xhj]



Adam

I know what my next clone brew will be anyway ......

Geoff, I'll be in today to pick up my bottle.

And then try and show some restraint and save it for a cold December night.