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Irish Beer Snob Podcast

by Wayne & Janice Dunne

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

  1. Merry Christmas, Ya Filthy Animals

    In this festive episode we suggest some beery presents to get for the beer lover in your life (or yourself!) that can allow you to spend as much or as little as you like! Some of our favourite online beer shops are as follows; This isn't an exhaustive list Yards and Crafts Craft Central McHughs...

  2. Bilbao & San Sebastian, the wonderful Basque region

    In this latest episode we look back on our beery fun since our last episode. We travelled to northern Spain for a break and enjoyed some great food and beers. We shamelessly looked at Guy Sinnott's insta for inspiration, caution, this profile will make you hungry! We're also looking forward to…

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  3. Guess who's back!

    After a near 12 month Hiatus your favourite Irish Beer Snob's are back in the saddle behind the microphone again. We look back on our late summer trip to the UK with some fondness, and somewhat uncharacteristically Wayne goes on a rant. We enjoyed beers from Leigh on Sea, Elusive x Adnams and...

  4. Lineman, Doing it their own way.

    In this latest episode of the Irish Beer Snob podcast, we have the absolute pleasure of chatting to Mark & Vivienne from Lineman Brewing based in Rathcoole, in West Dublin. We get to find out their beer journey, how they became a team that produce a great product. On the night we were drinking…

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  5. Hopfully Brewing, Art & Beer

    On this latest episode of the Irish Beer Snob podcast we are delighted to be joined by Junior and Cris from Hopfully Brewing. We get to hear more about their ethos, and their story from where they started to where they are now, and what their future plans are. Hopfully are currently running a...

  6. David "Good Time" Guilfoyle of Dundalk Bay Brewery

    In this latest episode of the Irish Beer Snob podcast, we catch up with long time friend of the show David Guilfoyle, head brewer of Dundalk Bay Brewery naturally enough from Dundalk, Co Louth in the North East of Ireland. We chat through his brewing pedigree to his current home. While chatting…

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  7. "Blind Optimism" with Metal Man Brewing

    In this latest episode of the Irish Beer Snob podcast, we chat with Grainne & Tim from Waterford's Metalman Brewing who celebrated 10 years of brewing this year. We look back over their history, their future plans and their new range of beers. While speaking to Grainne & Tim we drank the…

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  8. Return of the Craic

    In this latest podcast episode we catch up with Brian from Craic Beer Community. We look back over his first 12 months building up Craic Beer Community. We have a great old wide ranging chinwag all while supping some great Irish Independent Beers. Janice & I were drinking the following beers…

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  9. Happy 15th Birthday Galway Hooker

    In this latest episode we are joined by Aidan Murphy, Founder of Galway Hooker Brewery, and Niall Mahon, Sales Manager to look back over the last 15 years and look forward to a bright future. Spoiler, I think Niall is itching to go to their export markets! During the show we drank the flagship...

  10. Reel Deel Brewery - Crossmolina's Finest

    In this latest episode of the Irish Beer Snob podcast, Janice & Wayne are joined by Marcus Robinson, of Reel Deel Brewery. Coinciding with their beers launched in cans we drink 3 from the core range Irish Blonde Jack The Lad Say Nowt Stout You can find Reel Deel on the socials, links are below....

  11. What Sean Said!

    In this latest podcast, we are delighted to have been joined by Carla & Sean from Widestreet Brewing in Ballymahon, Co Longford. In what is one of our longest podcasts in ages, we have a good old chinwag about how the came into being, and how they've become part of the community in Ballymahon. We...

  12. Lotte Peplow - American Craft Beer Ambassador 🍺 🇺🇸

    "What does an American Craft Beer Ambassador do?" - Well, we are delighted to have the lovely Lotte Peplow from the Brewer's Association to talk all things beer, and her journey in Beer. We have a good old chinwag. What are your American Craft Beer memories? Let's face it, in Ireland we do look...

  13. Will the real Beer Nut please stand up?

    In this latest episode of the Irish Beer Snob podcast, we attempt to answer question that no one has asked. Which is better, Aldi's Rheinbacher, in Can format or in bottles? To help us in our quest, we engaged the supreme beer tasting talents of John "The Beer Nut" to answer this question once…

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  14. Kildare Brewing Company

    In this latest episode we chat to Barry Flanagan, Owner of Kildare Brewing Company and Lock 13 Gasto pub in Sallins, Co Kildare and Rob Rainsford, Head Brewer of Kildare Brewing Company. We chat about all things Kildare Brewing Company. While chatting to the lads we drank a couple of cans of Lock...

  15. Stephen Clinch from Trouble Brewing

    In this latest podcast episode we have a good old chinwag with Stephen Clinch co - owner of Kildare's Trouble Brewing who along with Dungarvan Brewing are part of the core of Irish Craft Brewing scene and also celebrated their 10th birthday this year. While we were chatting with Stephen we…

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  16. Happy 10th Birthday to Dungarvan Brewing Company

    In this latest podcast episode, we have the pleasure of having a chat to Cormac from Dungarvan Brewing Company who have just celebrated their 10th Birthday. We chat about the last ten years and basically had a bit of craic with Cormac. While recording we drank; Helvick Gold - Blonde Ale Copper...

  17. Dead Centre Brewing

    In this latest episode, Janice & Wayne chat to Liam Tutty, owner of Dead Centre Brewing from Athlone in Co. Westmeath. We chat to Liam about his first year in operation, and what some of the highlights were. We also chat to him about his latest brain child, www.beercloud.ie which is a new online...

  18. What's the Craic?

    In this latest episode, Janice & Wayne have a good old chinwag with Brian Cahill of Craic Beer Community which is a new online resource in Ireland for both brewers, and drinkers. We chat about his 5 desert island beers, and what his plans for Craic Beer Community are. Including some really…

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  19. Something Brúing in the Royal County

    Brú brewery have been in operation since 2013 in Meath, and recently, Carrig Brewing and Brú Brewery have merged under the Brú Brewery brand. You can read more about the merger here We are joined by Head Brewer Francesco Sottomano for a live tasting of three beers from both their core and Urban...

  20. We could all do with a little Hope (Beer)

    We've not podcasted in ages, so it only takes a pandemic to get us back behind the Mic! In this episode we are tasting 3 lovely beers from Dublin's Hope Beer. Hop On Session IPA Pineapple & Passionfruit Sour Foreign Export Stout We also talk about how things are going during these strange times…

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  21. IBSC - EP0055 - Larkin's Brewing Company

    In this latest interview we visited Larkins Brewing Company in Kilcoole County Wicklow, just outside Dublin, and right next to one of my favourite golf courses in the country, Druid's Glen We chat to Cillian about the brewery, how it came about and how it really is a family business. We looked…

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  22. IBSC - EP0054 - Whiplash, Do you want to touch me Eventually?

    In this long over due episode we look back at our recent beery adventures while supping Whiplash's collab with Wylam, Do you wanna touch me, and their DIPA, Eventually We looked back over the last month or so, at Hagstravaganza, Big Grill Festival, and AbvFest. Links to places mentioned in the...

  23. IBSC-EP0053 - The Cannonball Run

    In this latest episode, we taste the Magic Rock cannonballs, so that's their regular Cannonball IPA, with their annual specials Human & Unhuman Cannonball. This year sees a new special enter the fray, in the Neo Human Cannonball, a New England DIPA version. We also look back over recent weeks…

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  24. IBSC - EP0052 - An Introduction to Canvas Brewery

    Picture the scene, the Beer garden in L. Mulligan Grocers of Stoneybatter, a gorgeous sunny Saturday. What better than to spend a part of the afternoon tasting beers from North Tipperary's Canvas Brewery Taking the rule book of convention, and tossing it on the fires of Mad Max, listen to Maurice...

  25. IBSC - EP0051 - A visit to Kildare Brewing Company

    In this latest episode we recount our recent hi-jinx over the last while, which includes visits to old favourites, and an in depth look at Kildare Brewing Company. We are drinking a Kildare Brewing Company Helles while recording this episode. Cheers.

  26. IBSC - EP0050 - Dead Centre Brewing

    Athlone, a town situated on the banks of the River Shannon, literally in the middle of Ireland is about to get a new brewery. It's first brewery in many many years. Dead Centre Brewing, quite a clever name, and nice clean branding too. We got to sit down with Liam Tutty, founder of Dead Centre...

  27. The (Five) Points, are coming!

    In this latest podcast episode, we interview Francesca Slattery (Find Chess Here , Ireland account manager for Five Points Brewing and taste some of Five Points Beers which will be brought into Ireland shortly We are looking forward to the launch event in our favourite Dublin Bar, Underdog on...

  28. IBSC - EP0048 - The pride of Yorkshire

    In this long overdue episode, the Irish Beer Snobs look back on their recent trip to the UK. To visit Leeds, and Dark City in the Northern Monk Refectory. A festival dedicated to the beauty of darker beers. We also revisit our trip to one of the best taprooms in the UK, the Magic Rock Tap, in...

  29. IBSC - EP0047 - A Tale of Two Festivals

    In this latest episode, The Irish Beer Snob team taste the new Hope Brewery special editions, a Tropical IPA, and Tropical Sour. We also look back at our recent visits to the Irish Craft Beer Festival in Dublin, and ABV Fest in Belfast. Stay tuned to the end, and there's an interview with Thomas...

  30. IBSC-EP0046 - A Hen and a Saucer

    In this latest episode, we look back at what we've been up to since the The White Hag's birthday bash Whetting our whistle with a couple of Hillstown Brewery beers, courtesy of Instagram legend, and all round Nice Guy Antrim_Man We also look forward to the upcoming festivals, as we hit peak beer...

  31. IBSC - EP0045 - BRLO, and a question.

    In this latest episode, we taste four of the range from one of the newest craft breweries in Berlin, BRLO. Thanks to Devin for sending over the samples. BRLO will be pouring along with many guest breweries at the White Hag - Hagstravaganza, get your tickets here Ticket info for the Greg Koch…

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  32. IBSC - EP0044 - Whiplash Live! From the Taphouse Ranelagh

    A live recording of our night in Ranelagh's Taphouse on June 22nd (http://taphouse.ie/) for the launch of Whiplash's two newest beers, Saturate, and Body Riddle. The panel for the Q & A were Alex Lawes, Head Brewer Whiplash, David Guilfoyle, Head Brewer Trouble Brewing, Kevin McKinney, Co - Owner…

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  33. IBSC-EP0043 - Brewdog time machine

    In this episode we see the return of Irish Beer Snob team, Janice and Wayne. Wayne freshly recharged from finishing his college course, is raring to go. In this episode we review the following beers from Brewdog; The Physics Amber Ale 5% 5am Saint American Red 5% Original Punk IPA 2007 6% Punk…

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  34. IBSC-EP0042- Sheffield Beer Week, and Beernow 2017

    In this latest episode we look back on our recent trip to Sheffield for Sheffield Beer Week, and the Beer Now Conference. We also chat about the #CraftDrinksBill that has gone to committee stage in our parliament which will enable breweries to operate Taprooms. Keep listening at the end, as we've...

  35. IBSC- EP0041 - "10 Things You Never Knew You Wanted To Know About Beer Festivals (Part 2)"

    This is the second part of an epic collaboration with our good friends Steve and Martin over at Hopinions which you can check out the first part here Here we look deeper in to things about Beer Festivals, and cover a wide and varied range of subjects in this space. Get in touch with us and your...

  36. IBSC - EP0040 - Alltech Brews 2017

    In this episode of the podcast, we look back at the 2017 instalment of the Alltech Craft Brews & Food Festival which took place in Dublin's convention centre. We also review Brewdog's NE IPA Collab with Cloudwater. Coming up we are releasing an episode with Hopinions...

  37. IBSC- EP0039 - Reality Bytes, Welcome to 2017

    In our return to Podcasting in 2017, your intrepid duo, taste a beer by Kelly's Mountain Brewing called, Reality Bytes, a sturdy 7% Double IPA. We also talk about our collaboration with The Beer Club and how you can join in #BeerClubIE Thanks to you all for engaging in #Hopical and sharing your…

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  38. IBSC-EP0038-2016 The year that was

    So 2016 has been a tumultuous year, we've had terror attacks, Trump, Brexit, and the passing of some extremely talented people. But it's not been all bad! Here, we look back over these past 12 months with our beery hats on, looking back on the events and festivals we were at, continued catching…

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  39. #BeeryChats 2 - Featuring Boundary Brewing Co

    Here we have the audio of our most recent #BeeryChats episode, we have on our panel Matthew Dick of www.boundarybrewing.coop who guides us through the history of the brewery and the scene in NI Also on the panel were Colin, from Ireland Craft Beers, Martin of the Hopinions Podcast, and Cormac…

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  40. IBSC-EP0037-A flash from the past

    In this episode, we have a taste of Carlsberg : Rebrew after attending a Dublin event back in August, we were given a couple of bottles to take home. You can also read Pete McKerry's take on it all here We also talk about this episodes #Hopical section about our favourite Tap Rooms. Some great...

  41. IBSC-EP0036-Stout, Stout let it all out

    Yes a blatant rip off of a recent Brewdog post, but hey, I like it. In this podcast episode we taste a new seasonal offering from Stone Berlin in the form of Xocoveza, a spiced mocha stout. Brought in by Fourcorners. We also dip into the Beer Snob cellar and bring out Buxton's Living End, a…

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  42. IBSC-EP0035 - Alex Lawes

    It's a happy coincidence that most folk in the Irish micro brewing industry are of the sound sort. Many are happy to chat away, and talk about their love of all things beer. We're delighted to have been able to sit down with Alex Lawes, the Head Brewer of Rye River Brewing, brewers of The…

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  43. IBSC - EP0034 - Wilco Tango Foxtrot

    In this latest episode the Irish Beer Snob take on Lagunitas' Brewing Wilco Tango Foxtrot, imperial brown ale. In this episodes #hopical section we tackle that annual question regarding pumpkin beers; Notes from the show; 1: Irish Whiskey Awards Winners 2: The potato beer - imagine peeling all...

  44. #Beerychats - The Irish are coming featuring 8 Degrees Brewing

    We have uploaded the audio from our Youtube video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8D8DPpuPJDk of #BeeryChats which will allow you to listen to the hour or so that we recorded tasting two beers from 8 Degrees of Cork. Our panel of Bob & Sarah Maxfield from Midlands Beer Blog Collective, Ruari...

  45. IBSC - EP0033 - A couple from Four Corners

    In this latest podcast episode we taste two new beers to the Irish Market, that are being brought in by distributor Four Corners. We are tasting from Beavertown's new Core Range IPA, Lupuloid, and also Brewdog's mango and chilli IPA, Neon Overlord. We also look back on our weekend in Manchester,...

  46. IBSC - Episode Thirty Two - A visit to Wicklow Brewery

    A dull Sunday afternoon brought us on a mini adventure, we had arranged to visit Wicklow Brewery with their Head Brewer Jason Carroll in early September before the Irish Craft Beer Festival. It tied in nicely with the fact that my parents were staying in the attached River Valley Park in…

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  47. IBSC - EP0031 - A Trio from Boyne Brewhouse

    In this latest episode, the Irish Beer Snob team taste test, three beers from Boyne Brewhouse from Drogheda, County Louth (Meath) We taste their Three Core Beers; Long Arm, a 4.8% Dortmunder Export Pagan's Pillar, a 4.8% Copper Ale Born in a Day, a 4.8% Australian Pale Ale We also have a look…

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  48. IBSC - 0030 - The Beer Snobs meet The Bottle Podcast (and Declan)

    In a special bonus podcast episode, while on a sneaky visit to Wexford, the Irish Beer Snob duo, met up with Enya & Danny of The Bottle Podcast to have a chinwag and basically beery banter. Throw in Yellowbelly's Head Brewer Declan into the mix and it was an absolute hoot. While shooting the...

  49. IBSC - EP0029 - Galway Bay Brewery

    This weeks episode, is all about Goin' out West. Galway, is a city on the west coast of Ireland, that is world famous for a few things, it's Oyster Festival, it's Arts Festival, and of course the week of the Galway Races each July. Horses, Craic, and Gambling. It's home also to the Galway Bay...

  50. IBSC-EP0028-Northern Monk

    In this latest episode, Wayne and Janice try 3 new beers from Northern Monk who are based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. Tune in to hear their thoughts on three beers, all in cans. Communion, a Pale Ale made in Collaboration with Swedish band Opeth, Heathen, an IPA, and 822 a Double IPA There...

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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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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,...

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