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Irish Beer Snob Podcast

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The Irish Beer Snob Podcast is an audio experience that discusses the artisan food & craft beer scenes in Ireland by one of Ireland's leading Craft Beer writers, Wayne Dunne - better known as 'The Irish Beer Snob'. Joined by his wife, Janice Dunne this series contains the latest news, reviews, interviews & thoughts of the Team IrishBeerSnob & guests.

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Episodes

IBSC - EP0027 - White Hag's 2nd Birthday

July 24, 2016 20:25 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MB

So, your brewery is turning 2 years old, what do you do? Well, you throw a huge bash at the brewery apparently and invite everyone to come! That's just what the team at White Hag, from Ballymote in Sligo did this past weekend. They threw open their doors to their fans, friends, and family. In this episode we have tasting of Little Fawn, the Session IPA by White Hag, and we listen to Wayne reminisce about a wild day and night in Sligo. Brewmaster, Joe Kearns also provides us with an int...

IBSC EP0026 - Crafty Brewing Company

July 10, 2016 20:48 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB

In this latest episode, our intrepid duo try some Supermarket Craft Beers, the Crafty Brewing Company, made by Rye River Brewing especially for Lidl Ireland. They also tackle that thorny question on #Hopical - thank you all for your comments. In the latest news about the upcoming events and beers that have been launched recently. Tickets to the White Hag Brewery are available here As always, please like and review the show in iTunes, Stitcher, and any comments and feedback are always...

IBSC - EP0025 - Stone Brewing Berlin

June 26, 2016 17:33 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MB

In this latest episode the team have a taste of mega fresh beers from Stone Brewing Berlin that have just launched in to the Irish Market. They also catch up on the latest news from Ireland and beyond. The video of Joseph Kearns (Head Brewer at White Hag) can be found here where he talks cans vs bottles from his perspective. Please don't forget to rate and review on itunes, and all feedback / comments are welcome. You can get us on @IrishBeerSnob and @Mrsbeersnob on Twitter, and you ca...

IBSC EP0024 - Yellowbelly Fierce Mild & The Wexican

June 12, 2016 16:51 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MB

In this latest episode from the Irish Beer Snob team our intrepid duo look back on the recent Killarney Beerfest which took place the weekend of 27th to 29th of May in beautiful sunny Killarney, in South West Ireland. It also included the Beoir (www.beoir.org) Champion Beer of Ireland Awards. A full list of the winners in each catergory can be found here While reviewing the latest news and updates from the Irish Beer Scene, we also sample the aforementioned beers from Yellowbelly from W...

IBSC - EP0023 - Dan Kelly's Cider

May 30, 2016 20:06 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MB

In the latest episode of the Irish Beer Snob Podcast, our intrepid duo do a tasting of Dan Kelly's Cider, and their new Limited Edition Whiskey Barrel Aged Cider. Check their website for a list of stockists http://www.dankellyscider.com/  Also featuring the latest news from the Irish Craft Beer Scene.

IBSC EP0022 - Black's Brewery Discovery IPA Series

May 15, 2016 20:15 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MB

With the blazing hot sun reigning down over Ireland this weekend, we got to sample two of the new beers from Blacks Brewery and their new Discovery IPA Series, we get to sample Mosaic IPA, and Overkill, an Imperial Black IPA. We also look at the latest news including awards for Galway Bay, and little old us being nominated in the http://newmediaeurope.com/2016/nmeu-awards-2016-stage-1/ Please also give a vote to Beer O'Clock Show in Best UK Podcast, and Audience Appreciation Please also ...

IBSC EP0021 - DOT Brew Session Rye Ale

May 02, 2016 18:48 - 45 minutes - 15.7 MB

The latest episode features a review of a new brewery's beer,DOT Brew's Session Rye Ale, along with the latest news from theIrish Beer Scene. Be sure to stick on til the end to hear theinterview with Alain from Radikale Brew 

IBSC Ep0020 - #SnobsOnTour UK Edition #Punks

April 17, 2016 20:10 - 48 minutes - 16.7 MB

In this latest episode, recorded on their 7th Wedding Anniversary no less, the Snobs gleefully recall their trip to the UK, where they visited, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, and London (Via Essex) Beer of the show is Brooklyn Brewery Intensified Coffee Porter

IBSC EP0019 - Brehon Brewhouse - Ulster Black Oatmeal Stout

April 03, 2016 18:51 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MB

This latest episode sees the intrepid duo try the latest beer from Brehon Brewhouse - Ulster Black, an oatmeal stout. They also discuss the latest updates and news from the Irish Beer Scene, and a look forward to the coming weeks.

IBSC - EP0018 - Barrel Aged Brett Pale Ale - White Hag

March 16, 2016 21:04 - 10 minutes - 9.46 MB

In this latest Episode the team from Irish Beer Snob taste an exclusive limited edition beer from White Hag Brewery. 

IBSC - EP0017 - Wylam & Yeastie Boys Collab - WxY

March 10, 2016 15:35 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MB

This latest episode of the Irish Beer Snob Podcast features a Wylam / Yeastie Boys Collab that was gifted to them by Myles, there is also a round up of the latest goings on in the Irish Beer Scene.

IBSC EP0016 - Alltech Wrapup & Boyne Valley Cider

February 14, 2016 17:40 - 1 hour - 33.3 MB

In this latest episode of the IrishBeerSnob podcast we look back at the recent Alltech Brews & Food Festival in Dublin, along side a tasting of local Cider producers Boyne Valley Cider regular and special edition ciders. The episode also features interviews with Dr Gearoid Cahill, and Conor Farrell of Alltech which gives a fascinating insight into their company. We also have a round table chat the morning after the night before over copious amounts of bacon. Enjoy the episode and get in to...

IBSC - EP0015 - How to be a "Beer Pornographer" & Alltech Brews & Food Preview

January 24, 2016 20:35 - 37 minutes - 17 MB

This latest episode sees the Irish Beer Snobs have their first in studio guest, Pierce Cooney, of @Son0vagun Instagram account. Featuring a look forward to the 2016 Alltech Brews & Food Festival, accompanied by beers from Mescan Brewery, a Red Tripel, and a Growler of Lagunita's Mozango from McHugh's Off Licence in Kilbarrack in Dublin.

IBSC- EP014 - Independent Brewing Barrel Aged Barley Wine

January 17, 2016 17:42 - 33 minutes - 15.5 MB

Marking a return to podcasts for 2016 The Irish Beer Snob team are reviewing the limited release of Independent Brewing's new Barrel Aged Barley Wines. Plus with the latest news from the Irish Beer scene.

IBSC Ep0013 - A Nomad walked into a Bottle Shop

August 03, 2015 14:56 - 21 minutes - 9.65 MB

This latest instalment of the Irish Beer Snob podcast sees our dynamic duo reviewing 8 Degrees new beer - Nomad a feisty IPL while sharing some of the countries favourite Off Licences / Bottle Shops suggested by our listeners.  

IBSC - EP 0012 - Summer Ale & Favourite Watering Holes

July 28, 2015 12:37 - 55 minutes - 25.3 MB

In this latest episode team Irish Beer Snob review Brehon Brewhouse's Summer Ale, and discuss their favourite watering holes in Ireland, and further afield. Also some updates on the Irish Beer Scene Lots of contributions from Listeners, if you've more to add you can get in touch.  Next episode will focus on Bottle Shops, and reviewing another new Irish Craft Beer.

IBSC - EP0011 - A catch up and a Road Trip

July 12, 2015 16:11 - 40 minutes - 18.3 MB

In this episode team Irish Beer Snob give a catch up on what they've been up to in recent weeks, and what they are looking forward to over the next couple of months.    

IBSC - EP 0010 - Brewdog AGM

June 14, 2015 14:42 - 53 minutes - 24.5 MB

In this the tenth episode of the Irish Beer Snob podcast - Janice and Wayne fondly remember their visit to the Brewdog AGM in Aberdeen on the weekend of the 6th of June. They also share up to date news on the Irish Craft Beer scene - including a number of collaborations, award winning beers, and fielding questions from their listeners. This podcast was fuelled by Born to Die! 

IBSC - Ep 009 - ABV Fest & Matthew Dick

May 31, 2015 21:27 - 33 minutes - 15.4 MB

Your intrepid Beer explorers Wayne & Janice return to give us the low down on the recent ABV Fest in Belfast, and Sheridan's Irish Food Festival in Carnaross, Co Meath. In the episode we discuss our beery highlights from the festival and our swag from the Sheridan's Festival

Episode 8 - It's all about Graft & Tool

May 07, 2015 22:44 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MB

In this episode of the Irish Beer Snob podcast, Janice and Wayne have a sup of the New Rye River Brewing Beers made exclusively for Dunne's Stores. Grafters is the name of the range, featuring presently a Pale Ale, and an IPA.   These are total new beers brewed from the ground up, and not re badges of the existing beers in the Rye River Portfolio.       We also chat about our brew day from 11th April where the Royal County Brewers brought down a bunch of homebrewers who were keen to br...

IBSC - EP007 - Wrapped in an Enigma

March 27, 2015 22:49 - 25 minutes - 11.9 MB

Janice has assumed total control, In their second Episode of 2015 - the dynamic duo do a live tasting of 8 Degrees Brewing brand new pale Ale - Enigma - Made with an elusive Australian Hop, the first time it has been used in Ireland. They also have a chat about the Irish Scene and upcoming events that they are looking foward to. Also a special mention for our Beer O Clock Buddies on their milestone of reaching 100 episodes and a hint of our involvement in Season 6  

IBSC - EP006 - 2015 Off To A Flyer!

February 12, 2015 18:38 - 43 minutes - 15 MB

It's the first show of 2015 from Irish Beer Snob. Due to popular demand, Janice hosts the show with Wayne in the passenger seat ... clinging to the door handles! This episode takes a look at three Irish Craft Beers, a review of the mayhem & chaos when Steve from Beer O'Clock came to town to tear the place apart, & some latest news!

IBSC - EP005 - A Very 2014 Review

December 22, 2014 22:33 - 32 minutes - 14.8 MB

Wayne & Janice make their triumphant return for a final show of 2014 to review their favourite beers, bars, bottles, cans & moments from 2014 on the Irish Beer Snob experiences.

IBSC - EP004 - Russian Doll

October 13, 2014 21:26 - 28 minutes - 13.2 MB

Episode 4 of Ireland's funnest Craft Beer Podcast hosted by the dynamic duo returns to go inside outside & upside with Brew Dog's latest foursome of beer awesomeness, the Russian Doll series; a pale ale, IPA, Imperial IPA & Barleywine. Also on the show, the first Irish Beer Snob powered Festival, the founding of the Royal County Brewers Homebrew Club & more beer news!

IBSC - EP003 - Have Beer Growler, Will Travel

September 16, 2014 18:25 - 30 minutes - 10.3 MB

Episode 3 of the Irish Beer Snob Podcast where Wayne & Janice discuss the noble growler following the introduction of a new growler system in CarryOut in Tyrrelstown, Dublin 15. Look, let's drop the pretense we're drinking growler beers on the episode from the new growler system with a great Irish Cheese Board to review how beers such as Black Donkey Sheep Stealer & Metal Man Pale Ale. It's a hard, thankless job but that's what we're willing to suffer for you, our beloved listeners.

IBSC - EP002 - Irish Craft Beer & Cider Festival 2014

September 10, 2014 07:25 - 27 minutes - 9.58 MB

The Irish Beer Snob turns up the dial, and is joined by Mrs Irish Beer Snob for reviews & views on the Irish Craft Beer & Cider Festival 2014, including favourites, debutante brewers, Queen of the Beards & some news!

IBSC - EP001 - BeerSnob on Tour to Aberdeen

August 31, 2014 18:37 - 36 minutes - 12.6 MB

The Irish Beer Snob Podcast launches with the recent trip to Brew Dog in Ellon, Aberdeenshire where the grand tour was given, some great beers tasted, a beer/food pairing dinner at Musa in the heart of Aberdeen was had & I sat down for an interview with the Dystopian Puppet Factory's Head Brewer, one Stewart Bowman to talk all things Brew Dog, all things beer & where he sees the Craft Beer Revolution progressing next.

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