J.W. Sweetman

Brewpub in Dublin, Dublin, Ireland 🇮🇪

Established in 2013

Closed in 2023

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1-2 Burgh Quay, Dublin, Ireland
Description
One of Dublin’s most historic brewing empires of the 18th Century was established by the respected and highly successful house of Sweetman.
By 1756 the Sweetman family had an extensive network of breweries in Ireland’s capital along with being revered architects, politicians and art connoisseurs.

We are proud to offer a selection of award winning Craft Beers brewed by our Head Brewer Rob Hopkins. Rob trained in New York and now consistently brews a full range of tasty and popular Craft Beers including Pale Ale, Red Ale, Weizz, Blonde, Porter, Stout and a selection of Seasonal Brews.

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6.2
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

Decent amount of hops for a bitter.grapefruit and good grain profile. Pourd dark amber with some head. Light bitter finish like Brexiteers turning on each other.

Tried on 02 Mar 2019 at 12:30


6.2
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

On tap at J.W.Sweetman, Dublin. Black with beige head. Some coffee, bready, smooth, some vague bitterness, quite watery. Light to medium bodied.

Tried from Draft on 24 Feb 2019 at 15:30


6.2
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

On tap at J.W.Sweetman, Dublin. Dark brown with beige head. Caramel, malty, some chocolate, sweetish, watery, lactic?, some bitterness in finish. Light to medium bodied.

Tried from Draft on 24 Feb 2019 at 09:19


6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

On tap at J.W.Sweetman, Dublin. Deep amber, off white head. Malty, some caramel, some roastiness, quite watery and light.

Tried from Draft on 24 Feb 2019 at 09:12


5.9
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5.5

On tap at J.W.Sweetman, Dublin. Cloudy golden, small white head. Light banana, yeasty, watery, sweetish, low carbonation. Light bodied.

Tried from Draft on 24 Feb 2019 at 09:10


6
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6

On tap at J.W.Sweetman, Dublin. Cloudy orange, white head. Malty, some caramel, light bitterness in finish, low carbonation, not much going on here. Light bodied.

Tried from Draft on 24 Feb 2019 at 09:08


6.4
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

On tap at J.W.Sweetman, Dublin. Cloudy orange with small white head. Yeasty, sweetish, some vague fruity notes, malty, dry bitter finish. Light bodied.

Tried from Draft on 24 Feb 2019 at 08:30


6.5
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 6.5 | Flavor - 6.5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Taster at the brewery. Hazy yellow orange with white head. Hoppy, fruity, some stone fruit, bland and somewhat sweet.

Tried from Draft on 17 Nov 2018 at 23:00


6.3
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5

Draft at the source, first beer of my Dublin trip. Crystal clear golden color white head. Light fruit aroma. Taste has subtle piney bitterness. OK

Tried from Draft on 05 Sep 2018 at 16:53


7.5
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Draft at the source. Clear bright reddish amber color white head. Peppery caramel aroma. Taste is toasted caramel biscuit. A real Irish red!

Tried from Draft on 05 Sep 2018 at 16:51