So, here are the latest craft beers I’ve given a go to that you might like too…

I’ve spoken along and often to anyone who will listen about just how great 8 Begrees from Cork are. Their Simcoe, Howling Gale and The Full Irish are among my favourite Irish beers. Never tried Amber Ella before, dud so recently and it goes in the same list.

Also they have 3 seasonals out. The Dubbel is delish, the other 2 are in the fridge…

   

Fair play to Blackrock Cellar for the glass; apparently I haven’t been drinking my Brewdogs properly…

While the Santa Paws is lovely and the 5 a.m. Saint is a standard, the Hoppy Christmas is an absolute winner. Stock up on it.

     

Other stuff that I tried for the first time in recent weeks and liked?

Also, I was down in Sligo for a night a while back. The Swagman is a great spot to stop into. Tell this guy I sent you…

As usual if you have the Untappd app I review stuff there too.