July Meet - Thursday 28th July

[irish_goat]

How about a meet in Walled City next week? Could dander over to Spoons or the Ice Wharf after too. Brendan has a cider ready but I've nothing myself.

1. Thomas
2. Brendan (cider)

[Will]

I should be about for this one but have nothing myself either

1. Thomas
2. Brendan (cider)
3. William

[Jonkil]

Yeah, that will be grand, look forward to it. What time ?
I have a couple to try, Julio may have a wheat beer but not sure if it will be ready.

1. Thomas
2. Brendan (cider)
3. William
4. Jon (Stout & bitter)

[Will]

Has anybody heard of the new spot at the Guildhall where Monicos used to be? - https://www.facebook.com/Guildhalltaphouse/ Craft beers and cocktails.

[irish_goat]

I was in on Saturday for the opening night. It's being run by the same people behind the Grand Central. Currently has Kinnegar, Northbound, Farmageddon (wasn't available though), Dead Pony Club and a Dopey Dick tap. There's also a Guinness, Tiger and Heinken tap and the plan is to eventually have 14 draught beers. Wasn't many bottles but they do have a range of craft cans. Since it was opening night I'm not sure if the crowd is representative of what will eventually be like but it was quite old and there was a lot of people just drinking Heineken and Guinness. Hopefully gets a bit better as they'll need plenty of craft drinkers if they plan on having 14 taps. They'll be up for hosting us as well for a homebrew night.

Positive note as well, they have picnic tables outside so it'd probably be the best spot in the city centre for drinking outside if the weather is nice.

[irish_goat]

Yeah, that will be grand, look forward to it. What time ?
I have a couple to try, Julio may have a wheat beer but not sure if it will be ready.

1. Thomas
2. Brendan (cider)
3. William
4. Jon (Stout & bitter)

7pm suits me but I could do anytime really.

[Will]

I was in on Saturday for the opening night. It's being run by the same people behind the Grand Central. Currently has Kinnegar, Northbound, Farmageddon (wasn't available though), Dead Pony Club and a Dopey Dick tap. There's also a Guinness, Tiger and Heinken tap and the plan is to eventually have 14 draught beers. Wasn't many bottles but they do have a range of craft cans. Since it was opening night I'm not sure if the crowd is representative of what will eventually be like but it was quite old and there was a lot of people just drinking Heineken and Guinness. Hopefully gets a bit better as they'll need plenty of craft drinkers if they plan on having 14 taps. They'll be up for hosting us as well for a homebrew night.

Positive note as well, they have picnic tables outside so it'd probably be the best spot in the city centre for drinking outside if the weather is nice.

Ah I do like a bit of outside drinking. That's great news regarding the taps. Hope it kicks off and they can sustain it.

How is Blackbird doing? I was in not long ago and had Kinnegar on tap but haven't heard anything since.

[irish_goat]

Blackbird still has Kinnegar, Galway Bay, Northbound, Whitewater and Punk IPA, as well as a bunch of bottles. I'm not mad on the older crowd that tend to go there as well but I think that's just a general trend in Derry. Every venue seems to cater for all ages, which is grand to an extent but if a proper craft beer bar is going to emerge they can't target Guinness and Heineken drinkers.

[Jonkil]

7pm is good Thomas.
Great news about new venues, must visit.

[Will]

So 7pm at Walled City?

[irish_goat]

7pm!

James put a post up on the Walled City facebook as well so we might get a few extra recruits. He's also said he has some bottles that are near out of date that he can do us at cost price as well.

[Will]

7pm!

James put a post up on the Walled City facebook as well so we might get a few extra recruits. He's also said he has some bottles that are near out of date that he can do us at cost price as well.

Class! I'll bring plenty of cash so lol

[DCLavs]

Hopefully get along to the next one.Work late sometimes so wasn't able to make it this time

[Fatcontro11er]

Great night really enjoyed trying all the beers that everyone brought very accomplished brewing!but esp enjoyed the company of the folk that turned up! Top class!!!!

[Jonkil]

Really good night and the walled city is a great venue.
Nice to taste all the offerings and meet new people.
Will do again soon. Thanks folks.