tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12501248.post4023318448126498754..comments2024-03-13T11:18:13.252+00:00Comments on The Beer Nut: Coals to NewcastleThe Beer Nuthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14105708522526153528noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12501248.post-39159011446586815122008-03-17T17:24:00.000+00:002008-03-17T17:24:00.000+00:00Yes, I was aware of that, though I wasn't sure, an...Yes, I was aware of that, though I wasn't sure, and still amn't, if he's doing any actual brewing in Templemore. I have heard he bought some kit.<BR/><BR/>I would definitely draw a distinction between the MM beers which have always been made and served at Burgh Quay, and Cuilan's own recipes. Which is why I would not regard Black Pearl as an MM beer.<BR/><BR/>I notice he now appears to be trading on the festival circuit as "White Gypsy". Rebranding already?The Beer Nuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14105708522526153528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12501248.post-36728275157854613712008-03-17T17:12:00.000+00:002008-03-17T17:12:00.000+00:00Because the common element is Cuilin Loughnane. He...Because the common element is Cuilin Loughnane. He worked for Dwans; he now does the brewing for Messrs Maguires but is able to use the equipment for his own brewing. He lives in Templemore Co Tipperary and Shelta Beer Company is his own company.<BR/><BR/>At least, I think that's what he told me in Tara's in Ballina/Killaloe.<BR/><BR/>bjgAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12501248.post-73681267291784819152007-09-18T17:08:00.000+01:002007-09-18T17:08:00.000+01:00If it's Messrs Maguire, how come it says "Shelta B...If it's Messrs Maguire, how come it says "Shelta Beer Co., Templemore, Co. Tipperary" on the label?The Beer Nuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14105708522526153528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12501248.post-60938914477258977732007-09-18T16:43:00.000+01:002007-09-18T16:43:00.000+01:00Its actually Messrs McGuire's brewing Black pearl ...Its actually Messrs McGuire's brewing Black pearl these days. It's brewed to the original Dwans Recipe.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12501248.post-18657450842196591082007-09-17T11:52:00.000+01:002007-09-17T11:52:00.000+01:00The brewer is definitely out of business: the Blac...The brewer is definitely out of business: the Black Pearl I reviewed is a revived recipe by a different brewer.<BR/><BR/>And thanks for pointing out my mistake. Bottled Guinness is of course not the best bottled session stout in Ireland. Where I wrote "commercial" I actually meant "macrobrewed".<BR/><BR/>The M&S stuff, which I'm pleased to have learned recently is available here, is made by the Carlow Brewing Company, a micro as you say.<BR/><BR/>Good job <I>someone</I> reads the rubbish I write...The Beer Nuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14105708522526153528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12501248.post-49121619458873710432007-09-17T11:04:00.000+01:002007-09-17T11:04:00.000+01:00By the way, I totally disagree that bottled Guinne...By the way, I totally disagree that bottled Guinness Original is the best bottled session stout in Ireland!<BR/><BR/>Just to pick one random example, Marks & Spencer in England sell an own-brand stout produced by a micro in Ireland. Assuming that's available locally under the name of the brewer, I can attest that it's far better than Guinness!Stonchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15927490011165896353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12501248.post-54229169951806909582007-09-17T11:02:00.000+01:002007-09-17T11:02:00.000+01:00The former manager of my London local, the Jerusal...The former manager of my London local, the Jerusalem Tavern, told me that a few years ago he used to serve Black Pearl on tap (presumably in nitrokeg form) until one day the brewery just stopped answering the phone. He assumed they'd gone out of business. It seems not.<BR/><BR/>Now when some benighted fool comes in and ask for a Guinness, they get sold a bottle of St Peter's Cream Stout as being the nearest thing. That'll put a few hairs on a few pigeon chests.Stonchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15927490011165896353noreply@blogger.com