Title: Saturday 10th October BJCP tasting in Kildare
Post by: Kellie on October 05, 2015, 06:32:42 PM
Post by: Kellie on October 05, 2015, 06:32:42 PM
Hi all
Just to confirm the tasting event is still going ahead on Saturday from 12-5pm here in Kildare
'Saturday 10th October here @maltcracker Kildare we will be having a tasting session discussion group on BJCP tasting / styles brewing and so on.
Its a great opportunity to come down for extra support from proven and experienced Brewers and Judges and perhaps a skilled Somellier will be present to help out as well.
Kellie and Myself would like to invite 2015 students to come down and enjoy a day of tasting, discussion and learning.'
So please feel free to come along, I know 2 people are coming from Dublin via Dublin Coach from D'Olier Street and I will collect from the bus stop.
Let us know if you plan to attend and maybe think of any particular style you would like us to go through on the day, if you can bring a bottle to taste. We have a good mix of styles currently here that we have brewed to taste as well. :)
1. Christina
Just to confirm the tasting event is still going ahead on Saturday from 12-5pm here in Kildare
'Saturday 10th October here @maltcracker Kildare we will be having a tasting session discussion group on BJCP tasting / styles brewing and so on.
Its a great opportunity to come down for extra support from proven and experienced Brewers and Judges and perhaps a skilled Somellier will be present to help out as well.
Kellie and Myself would like to invite 2015 students to come down and enjoy a day of tasting, discussion and learning.'
So please feel free to come along, I know 2 people are coming from Dublin via Dublin Coach from D'Olier Street and I will collect from the bus stop.
Let us know if you plan to attend and maybe think of any particular style you would like us to go through on the day, if you can bring a bottle to taste. We have a good mix of styles currently here that we have brewed to taste as well. :)
1. Christina
Title: Re: Saturday 10th October BJCP tasting in Kildare
Post by: johnrm on October 05, 2015, 08:25:16 PM
Post by: johnrm on October 05, 2015, 08:25:16 PM
Feck.
Are you guys organising these things to coincide with my calendar?!
Are you guys organising these things to coincide with my calendar?!
Title: Re: Saturday 10th October BJCP tasting in Kildare
Post by: Kellie on October 05, 2015, 08:26:33 PM
Post by: Kellie on October 05, 2015, 08:26:33 PM
What do you mean? I haven't got access to your calendar lol
Title: Re: Saturday 10th October BJCP tasting in Kildare
Post by: johnrm on October 05, 2015, 08:28:40 PM
Post by: johnrm on October 05, 2015, 08:28:40 PM
I'm doing a talk at a local fest on Sat. 
Title: Re: Saturday 10th October BJCP tasting in Kildare
Post by: Kellie on October 05, 2015, 08:31:34 PM
Post by: Kellie on October 05, 2015, 08:31:34 PM
Local as in Kildare or Cork? 😉
Title: Re: Saturday 10th October BJCP tasting in Kildare
Post by: johnrm on October 05, 2015, 08:32:17 PM
Post by: johnrm on October 05, 2015, 08:32:17 PM
Cork, like. Proper local.
Title: Re: Saturday 10th October BJCP tasting in Kildare
Post by: Kellie on October 05, 2015, 08:33:58 PM
Post by: Kellie on October 05, 2015, 08:33:58 PM
Brendan said hard luck! We will save you a nice bottle for when we next see you :)
Title: Re: Saturday 10th October BJCP tasting in Kildare
Post by: giacomo on October 06, 2015, 12:08:10 AM
Post by: giacomo on October 06, 2015, 12:08:10 AM
I'll definitely be there. I wouldn't come by car though, a bus from Red Cow (or the city centre) would be a much better option :)
Title: Re: Saturday 10th October BJCP tasting in Kildare
Post by: Kellie on October 06, 2015, 12:57:43 AM
Post by: Kellie on October 06, 2015, 12:57:43 AM
Great stuff, the Dublin coach leaves D'Olier street at quarter past the hour and quarter to the hour I think Ronan (Beerfly) is heading down as well as Christina. Or you can pick up the bus at the red cow direct to Kildare Village :)
Title: Re: Saturday 10th October BJCP tasting in Kildare
Post by: molc on October 06, 2015, 08:41:51 AM
Post by: molc on October 06, 2015, 08:41:51 AM
Yeah I hope to make it, though I'll have to head straight after as I'm already double booked for the day. That double booking will need some negotiation still though ;) 11:15 bus from town is it?
Title: Re: Saturday 10th October BJCP tasting in Kildare
Post by: Paul B on October 06, 2015, 10:44:19 AM
Post by: Paul B on October 06, 2015, 10:44:19 AM
1. Christina
2. Paul B. (pdb)
2. Paul B. (pdb)
Title: Re: Saturday 10th October BJCP tasting in Kildare
Post by: Flanagan on October 06, 2015, 12:18:52 PM
Post by: Flanagan on October 06, 2015, 12:18:52 PM
Hi Kellie, I am keen. I can get the train from Galway and the train times suit. I only have 1 beer fermenting at the moment so I will have to bring a couple of commercial beers for goodwill. Personally I'm not very good with dry v sweet stout and body so maybe I'll bring a couple along those lines, but generally I plan on spending the day listening :)
If that's OK could you PM me the address or directions from the train station/town?
1. Christina
2. Paul B. (pdb)
3. Andy
If that's OK could you PM me the address or directions from the train station/town?
1. Christina
2. Paul B. (pdb)
3. Andy
Title: Re: Saturday 10th October BJCP tasting in Kildare
Post by: Kellie on October 06, 2015, 04:28:52 PM
Post by: Kellie on October 06, 2015, 04:28:52 PM
Delighted to see an interest in this day, I'd say the 11.15am bus from town will be perfect timing and we will collect you all from the bus stop here in Kildare.
@ Flanagan I have just PM'd you there
@ Flanagan I have just PM'd you there
Title: Re: Saturday 10th October BJCP tasting in Kildare
Post by: Kellie on October 06, 2015, 04:31:27 PM
Post by: Kellie on October 06, 2015, 04:31:27 PM
Just adding names to the list, so I know who is coming down :)
1. Christina
2. Paul B. (pdb)
3. Andy
4. Giacomorizzo
5. Molc
6. Beerfly
1. Christina
2. Paul B. (pdb)
3. Andy
4. Giacomorizzo
5. Molc
6. Beerfly
Title: Re: Saturday 10th October BJCP tasting in Kildare
Post by: molc on October 06, 2015, 05:38:48 PM
Post by: molc on October 06, 2015, 05:38:48 PM
Keeping myself as a maybe, as I'm still not sure if I can get to it.
1. Christina
2. Paul B. (pdb)
3. Andy
4. Giacomorizzo
5. Molc - depends on permission slip :)
6. Beerfly
1. Christina
2. Paul B. (pdb)
3. Andy
4. Giacomorizzo
5. Molc - depends on permission slip :)
6. Beerfly
Title: Re: Saturday 10th October BJCP tasting in Kildare
Post by: Paul B on October 07, 2015, 09:52:47 AM
Post by: Paul B on October 07, 2015, 09:52:47 AM
Btw guys, if anyone might have a good example of oxidised beer laying around for the day it would be really helpful. Still having a hard time nailing it down, have even tried soaking pieces of cardboard in water!! :o
Title: Re: Saturday 10th October BJCP tasting in Kildare
Post by: auralabuse on October 07, 2015, 10:55:07 AM
Post by: auralabuse on October 07, 2015, 10:55:07 AM
I have about 8 bottles of oxidized stout. I live in Dunshaughlin but can bring them into Dublin city centre Friday as I'm in work
Title: Re: Saturday 10th October BJCP tasting in Kildare
Post by: Paul B on October 07, 2015, 10:58:54 AM
Post by: Paul B on October 07, 2015, 10:58:54 AM
Quote from: auralabuse on October 07, 2015, 10:55:07 AM
I have about 8 bottles of oxidized stout. I live in Dunshaughlin but can bring them into Dublin city centre Friday as I'm in work
Ah don't go out of your way. If maybe by tomorrow nothing pops up I may buy a bottle or two and see if I can oxidise them for Sat. Cheers though!
Title: Re: Saturday 10th October BJCP tasting in Kildare
Post by: auralabuse on October 07, 2015, 11:02:05 AM
Post by: auralabuse on October 07, 2015, 11:02:05 AM
It's no problem, they are gonna get thrown out anyway.
Title: Re: Saturday 10th October BJCP tasting in Kildare
Post by: Kellie on October 07, 2015, 12:32:32 PM
Post by: Kellie on October 07, 2015, 12:32:32 PM
Don't worry Paul will get you familiar with oxidised beer ;)
And thanks Auralabuse that'll be a great help :)
And thanks Auralabuse that'll be a great help :)
Title: Re: Saturday 10th October BJCP tasting in Kildare
Post by: pob on October 07, 2015, 03:01:27 PM
Post by: pob on October 07, 2015, 03:01:27 PM
I was trying to work a way of getting down to you, just not able. Was looking forward to it & to visiting the source of the Maltcracker.
Another time.
Another time.
Title: Re: Saturday 10th October BJCP tasting in Kildare
Post by: Andrew on October 07, 2015, 05:15:38 PM
Post by: Andrew on October 07, 2015, 05:15:38 PM
Will need to check with my social coordinator but should be okay. What time bus are the gang from Dublin getting?
1. Christina
2. Paul B. (pdb)
3. Andy
4. Giacomorizzo
5. Molc - depends on permission slip :)
6. Beerfly
7. Andrew
1. Christina
2. Paul B. (pdb)
3. Andy
4. Giacomorizzo
5. Molc - depends on permission slip :)
6. Beerfly
7. Andrew
Title: Re: Saturday 10th October BJCP tasting in Kildare
Post by: Kellie on October 07, 2015, 06:32:13 PM
Post by: Kellie on October 07, 2015, 06:32:13 PM
11.15am bus from D'Olier street that gets you in Kildare at 12.10 and we will collect you from the bus stop :)
@Pob we will defo get you again another time :)
@Pob we will defo get you again another time :)
Title: Re: Saturday 10th October BJCP tasting in Kildare
Post by: Jacob on October 07, 2015, 07:14:36 PM
Post by: Jacob on October 07, 2015, 07:14:36 PM
Is it just for BJCP students?
Title: Re: Saturday 10th October BJCP tasting in Kildare
Post by: Kellie on October 07, 2015, 07:36:32 PM
Post by: Kellie on October 07, 2015, 07:36:32 PM
No Jacob you are more than welcome. The more the merrier :)
Title: Re: Saturday 10th October BJCP tasting in Kildare
Post by: Leann ull on October 07, 2015, 07:39:51 PM
Post by: Leann ull on October 07, 2015, 07:39:51 PM
A bit of pre Nationals Industrial Espionage
A nicer time you cannot have anywhere else in the country :)
A nicer time you cannot have anywhere else in the country :)
Title: Re: Saturday 10th October BJCP tasting in Kildare
Post by: Jacob on October 07, 2015, 09:11:41 PM
Post by: Jacob on October 07, 2015, 09:11:41 PM
Quote from: Kellie on October 07, 2015, 07:36:32 PMNow sure if make it. Will try
No Jacob you are more than welcome. The more the merrier :)
Title: Re: Saturday 10th October BJCP tasting in Kildare
Post by: shanek on October 08, 2015, 12:22:23 AM
Post by: shanek on October 08, 2015, 12:22:23 AM
Can't believe it's Oct already. An amazing offer Bren & Kellie, I'm definitely sorry I'm going to miss this.
Title: Re: Saturday 10th October BJCP tasting in Kildare
Post by: johnrm on October 09, 2015, 12:51:55 PM
Post by: johnrm on October 09, 2015, 12:51:55 PM
The bus from Cork takes 5hrs (Yep, 5, and thats each way)
The Train is quicker, but costs EUR72.
So, I'm considering driving up.
Anyone else from Cork want in? A couple of quid towards Diesel?
The Train is quicker, but costs EUR72.
So, I'm considering driving up.
Anyone else from Cork want in? A couple of quid towards Diesel?
Title: Re: Saturday 10th October BJCP tasting in Kildare
Post by: hassettbrew on October 09, 2015, 08:43:17 PM
Post by: hassettbrew on October 09, 2015, 08:43:17 PM
1. Christina
2. Paul B. (pdb)
3. Andy
4. Giacomorizzo
5. Molc - depends on permission slip :)
6. Beerfly
7. Andrew
8. hassettbrew
2. Paul B. (pdb)
3. Andy
4. Giacomorizzo
5. Molc - depends on permission slip :)
6. Beerfly
7. Andrew
8. hassettbrew
Title: Re: Saturday 10th October BJCP tasting in Kildare
Post by: johnrm on October 09, 2015, 09:12:34 PM
Post by: johnrm on October 09, 2015, 09:12:34 PM
Sorry, won't be making this.
I must take a day of and attend a brew day.
I might tow along a couple of rebels.
I must take a day of and attend a brew day.
I might tow along a couple of rebels.
Title: Re: Saturday 10th October BJCP tasting in Kildare
Post by: Kellie on October 09, 2015, 09:21:31 PM
Post by: Kellie on October 09, 2015, 09:21:31 PM
No worries John, yes we should defo arrange that :)
Title: Re: Saturday 10th October BJCP tasting in Kildare
Post by: molc on October 09, 2015, 10:39:53 PM
Post by: molc on October 09, 2015, 10:39:53 PM
My permission slip didn't work out. Next time.
Title: Re: Saturday 10th October BJCP tasting in Kildare
Post by: Kellie on October 10, 2015, 08:26:41 AM
Post by: Kellie on October 10, 2015, 08:26:41 AM
No problem Molc, maybe next time,
Title: Re: Saturday 10th October BJCP tasting in Kildare
Post by: Kellie on October 10, 2015, 04:25:18 PM
Post by: Kellie on October 10, 2015, 04:25:18 PM
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/10/1200217f05817d6d04a3f9dcd881599a.jpg)(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/10/aa82f2f63b369f05551cc5de8980c611.jpg)
Great debates going on today...... :)
Great debates going on today...... :)
Title: Re: Saturday 10th October BJCP tasting in Kildare
Post by: Paul B on October 10, 2015, 08:14:37 PM
Post by: Paul B on October 10, 2015, 08:14:37 PM
Thanks so much Brendan & Kelli for the hospitality and knowledge! Great day had by all.
Title: Re: Saturday 10th October BJCP tasting in Kildare
Post by: hassettbrew on October 10, 2015, 09:47:03 PM
Post by: hassettbrew on October 10, 2015, 09:47:03 PM
great day today, thank you bren and kellie for your hopsitality and knowledge shared,
Title: Re: Saturday 10th October BJCP tasting in Kildare
Post by: giacomo on October 11, 2015, 09:40:24 AM
Post by: giacomo on October 11, 2015, 09:40:24 AM
+1! Great day, so much learning in just a few hours and so much still needed...
Thanks a lot for the amazing hospitality and the great opportunity!
(And of course to Christina for the cake too!)
Thanks a lot for the amazing hospitality and the great opportunity!
(And of course to Christina for the cake too!)
Title: Re: Saturday 10th October BJCP tasting in Kildare
Post by: Leann ull on October 11, 2015, 11:46:44 AM
Post by: Leann ull on October 11, 2015, 11:46:44 AM
Cake! Ah here nobody said anything about cake.
One of these days...
One of these days...
Title: Re: Saturday 10th October BJCP tasting in Kildare
Post by: Kellie on October 11, 2015, 11:54:21 AM
Post by: Kellie on October 11, 2015, 11:54:21 AM
Pumpkin cake with frosted icing! It was gorgeous, then we went up town for Trouble's Pumpkin Brew :)
Title: Re: Saturday 10th October BJCP tasting in Kildare
Post by: Lochlannach on October 12, 2015, 08:56:31 AM
Post by: Lochlannach on October 12, 2015, 08:56:31 AM
Where in town is the pumpkin brew available?
Title: Re: Saturday 10th October BJCP tasting in Kildare
Post by: Kellie on October 12, 2015, 09:40:00 AM
Post by: Kellie on October 12, 2015, 09:40:00 AM
Hartes in the square, that's if I've not emptied the keg! ;)
Title: Re: Saturday 10th October BJCP tasting in Kildare
Post by: Lochlannach on October 12, 2015, 01:55:26 PM
Post by: Lochlannach on October 12, 2015, 01:55:26 PM
Cheers - must pop in and sample the dregs ;-)