I blame @thebeernut.bsky.social

Waterford Whispers one? That was a repost from a good few years ago. Which probably makes it worse...

Heineken was my guess. Needs to be a large enough brewery that can supply all their stores in Britain and Ireland and they need to have a widget capable nitro canning line.

When Heineken rolled out the skim carry on in Ireland they advised it was to remove the most bitter part of the head... 🙄

Worked years in a bar selling it and I'd try it everyone so often to see what the fuss was about but I could never even find it acceptable, compared to other macro lagers. Haven't had it in years but I think it's the malt sweetness I didn't like. I'll try again...

A terrible lager. Like most national brands, seems to exist on nostalgia and market dominance rather than on being a good beer.

Need to get Grianán on the list. (I presume Kinnegar already is)

Had the same in Belfast.
'We're not that fancy of a place'
'Hold on, we might have some bottles of Singha.'
'Actually, what's that beer we have in the lounge bar?'

Came back with bottles of Rustbucket, to be fair.

Living the dream.

Fresh Orval is best. Don't think aging does it any favours.

Sometimes a nosey round the side where they stack the kegs can give ye clues.

Never heard of this mix before but it's absolutely delicious in this heat.

Doing God's work there. I've avoided Desperados since my one and only sample of it around 14 years ago. I will continue to do so.

Don't like bars.

1 out of 5

We have this delicacy in Derry.

I think they really mean 'American-style pale ale'.

Absolutely talk about the surrender principle and quasi-monopoly, but have photos and reviews of Diageo beers just seems strange for an article on Belfast. Everyone already knows there's Guinness available...

For an article on Belfast there's a remarkable number of mentions and photos of Diageo/Heineken beer, and pubs that don't sell a drop of Belfast beer.

Hate the game, not the player? There's a few pubs who haven't bought into the system at least.

We've a long way to go here unfortunately. Vast majority of bars don't bother stocking any decent beer at all.

Great bar. Nice trad music usually too.

Could be wrong but I'm not sure if Donegal are still brewing in Ballyshannon. They were being made at Hilden a while back as far as I know. Caisleáin Óir definitely on my list to visit soon anyway.

Sounds American-y.

Excellent news.

Targeted ads for @mullingarwildbeer.bsky.social getting very specific. See ye's tomorrow.

Has the Calvados ale and thought the same, pure sherry.