Title: Lidl 'Crafty Brewing co' beers
Post by: LordEoin on February 29, 2016, 07:57:03 PM
Post by: LordEoin on February 29, 2016, 07:57:03 PM
I have to say that these are super quality at a good price (around 1.80, 2.50 for the IPA) for the new 500ml bottles.
The lager is just like tom creens (keg version), stout and red are tasty, pale ale is fresh and hoppy.
The IPA's been sold out since it was introduced.
I love them, which is weird as I don't like the McGargle beers at all and they're all from the same place, no?
The lager is just like tom creens (keg version), stout and red are tasty, pale ale is fresh and hoppy.
The IPA's been sold out since it was introduced.
I love them, which is weird as I don't like the McGargle beers at all and they're all from the same place, no?
Title: Re: Lidl 'Crafty Brewing co' beers
Post by: Drum on February 29, 2016, 09:40:38 PM
Post by: Drum on February 29, 2016, 09:40:38 PM
Yep they're from Rye river same as mcgargles.
I got the last bottle of the ipa in lidl in bandon, its been out of stock since. I was pleasantly surprised by it, reminded me of the Oharas galaxy hop adventure. Similar flavour just not quite as much of a hoppy punch as the Oharas. The bottle said it was a single hop with vic secret if i remember correctly. I'll buy it again if it ever comes back in stock.
I got the last bottle of the ipa in lidl in bandon, its been out of stock since. I was pleasantly surprised by it, reminded me of the Oharas galaxy hop adventure. Similar flavour just not quite as much of a hoppy punch as the Oharas. The bottle said it was a single hop with vic secret if i remember correctly. I'll buy it again if it ever comes back in stock.
Title: Re: Lidl 'Crafty Brewing co' beers
Post by: dcalnan on March 09, 2016, 09:59:19 PM
Post by: dcalnan on March 09, 2016, 09:59:19 PM
plus the labels leave no residue behind, so good for reusing. I'm not a fan of the stout it lacks body, and I haven't been able to find the ipa yet.
Title: Re: Lidl 'Crafty Brewing co' beers
Post by: BrewDorg on March 09, 2016, 11:05:17 PM
Post by: BrewDorg on March 09, 2016, 11:05:17 PM
Agree about the stout and the red ale is the same. But the pale ale and the IPA are both absolutely savage beers. The pale ale is only new so might not be everywhere yet.
Title: Re: Lidl 'Crafty Brewing co' beers
Post by: Drzava on March 10, 2016, 09:28:34 AM
Post by: Drzava on March 10, 2016, 09:28:34 AM
I thought the pale ale was absolute crap - very little hop aroma. Not a patch on Aldi's Amber Ale.
Title: Re: Lidl 'Crafty Brewing co' beers
Post by: cruiscinlan on March 10, 2016, 10:12:27 AM
Post by: cruiscinlan on March 10, 2016, 10:12:27 AM
Quote from: Drzava on March 10, 2016, 09:28:34 AM
I thought the pale ale was absolute crap - very little hop aroma. Not a patch on Aldi's Amber Ale.
Really? I tried it and thought it was nice enough, no hop bomb, but easy drinking. I thought the lager was great as well.
Title: Re: Lidl 'Crafty Brewing co' beers
Post by: LordEoin on March 10, 2016, 11:22:55 AM
Post by: LordEoin on March 10, 2016, 11:22:55 AM
Quote from: Drzava on March 10, 2016, 09:28:34 AMI wasn't impressed by that 'dry hopped' amber ale at all tbh
I thought the pale ale was absolute crap - very little hop aroma. Not a patch on Aldi's Amber Ale.
Title: Re: Lidl 'Crafty Brewing co' beers
Post by: BrewDorg on March 10, 2016, 01:22:56 PM
Post by: BrewDorg on March 10, 2016, 01:22:56 PM
Quote from: Drzava on March 10, 2016, 09:28:34 AM
I thought the pale ale was absolute crap - very little hop aroma. Not a patch on Aldi's Amber Ale.
We couldn't be talking about the same pale ale! This one has a great hop aroma and flavour.
Title: Re: Lidl 'Crafty Brewing co' beers
Post by: DCLavs on March 10, 2016, 04:31:49 PM
Post by: DCLavs on March 10, 2016, 04:31:49 PM
Love stout...didn't like this one.
Must get a run to Buncrana for some IPA and PA :)
Must get a run to Buncrana for some IPA and PA :)
Title: Re: Lidl 'Crafty Brewing co' beers
Post by: Drzava on March 11, 2016, 10:39:57 AM
Post by: Drzava on March 11, 2016, 10:39:57 AM
Quote from: BrewDorg on March 10, 2016, 01:22:56 PMPurple label? Crap I thought (I didn't even finish it - now THAT rarely happens!) - I was surprised given the good reviews.Quote from: Drzava on March 10, 2016, 09:28:34 AM
I thought the pale ale was absolute crap - very little hop aroma. Not a patch on Aldi's Amber Ale.
We couldn't be talking about the same pale ale! This one has a great hop aroma and flavour.
Title: Re: Lidl 'Crafty Brewing co' beers
Post by: LordEoin on March 11, 2016, 10:41:01 AM
Post by: LordEoin on March 11, 2016, 10:41:01 AM
I think you've all been spoiled with creamy headed nonsense stout! ;D
Title: Re: Lidl 'Crafty Brewing co' beers
Post by: Qs on March 15, 2016, 03:03:51 PM
Post by: Qs on March 15, 2016, 03:03:51 PM
I grabbed the IPA the other day, surprisingly good. Very easy drinking, not much body but a nice hop flavour and aroma. Can't complain at €2.50 for 500ml.
Title: Re: Lidl 'Crafty Brewing co' beers
Post by: cruiscinlan on March 15, 2016, 03:43:53 PM
Post by: cruiscinlan on March 15, 2016, 03:43:53 PM
Quote from: Qs on March 15, 2016, 03:03:51 PM
Can't complain at €2.50 for 500ml.
Well you can, it's just I'll probably be the only one who'll listen!
Title: Re: Lidl 'Crafty Brewing co' beers
Post by: Qs on May 18, 2016, 02:59:09 PM
Post by: Qs on May 18, 2016, 02:59:09 PM
Have to withdraw my endorsement. Having bought it again since I've found these beers to be incredibly inconsistent.
Title: Re: Lidl 'Crafty Brewing co' beers
Post by: Daveyg23 on June 12, 2016, 08:21:52 PM
Post by: Daveyg23 on June 12, 2016, 08:21:52 PM
I have just tried their IPA, Amber Ale and Red Ale for the first time. The Red Ale does lack body and has a slightly chocolate taste that you would expect in a porter not a red.
The IPA and Amber were both good, well crafted beers, cant complain for the price, will buy more of these - hopefully they are consistent
The IPA and Amber were both good, well crafted beers, cant complain for the price, will buy more of these - hopefully they are consistent
Title: Re: Lidl 'Crafty Brewing co' beers
Post by: Leann ull on June 12, 2016, 08:56:45 PM
Post by: Leann ull on June 12, 2016, 08:56:45 PM
IPA is surprisingly good, not as good as Italian Lidl version though 
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Their Amber version is crap, I guess with some of these breweries producing for German discounters it whatever they have access to hops wise and like other posters have commented it can be pretty inconsistent.
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Their Amber version is crap, I guess with some of these breweries producing for German discounters it whatever they have access to hops wise and like other posters have commented it can be pretty inconsistent.
Title: Re: Lidl 'Crafty Brewing co' beers
Post by: Greg2013 on June 12, 2016, 09:52:23 PM
Post by: Greg2013 on June 12, 2016, 09:52:23 PM
I have to agree the Crafty IPA is a surprisingly decent drop for what it is,definitely the best of the bunch,the stout and lager are crap imho.The red ale has flavours it should not have like chocolate and sometimes i can detect a hint of dark roast,it is a touch too sweet for my liking but still drinkable.Tbh i find all the crafty beers have that "watered down" mouthfeel.
The Aldi Amber ale from O'Shea's is my favourite of these budget beers so far but i was not impressed at all by the new Session IPA and Wheat from O'Shea's.
On the other hand Aldi do have Hobgoblin Gold atm and that is one beer i don't mind paying €2.50/500ml for. ;D
The Aldi Amber ale from O'Shea's is my favourite of these budget beers so far but i was not impressed at all by the new Session IPA and Wheat from O'Shea's.
On the other hand Aldi do have Hobgoblin Gold atm and that is one beer i don't mind paying €2.50/500ml for. ;D