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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6.1/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Red brown colour with thin head. Aroma and flavour have some sweet caramel and malts. Rather sweet.
Tried on 17 Sep 2017 at 15:02

5.3/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 5
Clear blond colour. Aroma and flavour have some toasted pale malts. Pretty lifeless.
Tried on 17 Sep 2017 at 14:59

7.1/10 Appearance 10 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 6.5
At J.W. Sweetman, flight of beers (sampler tray), as J:W. Sweetman Irish Stout. Did not notice the ABV. Black colour, tan head. Moderate roasty aroma. Dry roasty flavour, strong coffee and bittering hops in the finish.
Tried on 25 Jul 2017 at 07:08

7/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
At J.W. Sweetman, flight of beers (sampler tray), as J.W. Sweetman West Coast Pale Ale. ABV 4.5%. Deep golden colour, white head. Moderate hops in the aroma. The flavour has a nice hoppy character, with piney and grapefruity notes.
Tried on 25 Jul 2017 at 07:01

7.1/10 Appearance 10 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
At J.W. Sweetman, flight of beers (sampler tray), as J.W. Sweetman Dublin Porter. ABV 4.8%. Black colour, tan head. Roasty aroma and flavour, notes of chocolate, caramel, coffee and wood, some sweetness.
Tried on 25 Jul 2017 at 06:57

4.4/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 5 Flavor 3 Texture 4 Overall 3.5
At J.W. Sweetman, flight of beers (sampler tray). ABV 4.8%. The only beer on their sampler tray that I did not like. Reddish brown colour, off-white head. Malty aroma, slight roast. Dull and "dusty" roast malts in the flavour, not good.
Tried on 25 Jul 2017 at 06:52

6.5/10 Appearance 10 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
At J.W. Sweetman, flight of beers (sampler tray). Mahogany colour, creamy beige head. Darker than the ordinary Red. Moderate malts in the aroma. Moderate roast malts in the flavour, also bittering hops.
Tried on 25 Jul 2017 at 06:47

6.4/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 6.5
At J.W. Sweetman, flight of beers (sampler tray) from keg. ABV 4.2%. Clear pale golden colour, thin white head. Weak aroma, hints of citrus. Decent hops in the flavour, some citrus.
Tried on 25 Jul 2017 at 04:24

6.4/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
At J.W. Sweetman, flight of beers (sampler tray). ABV 5.0%. Slightly hazy pale golden colour, white head. Moderate aroma of cloves. Distinct flavour of cloves, notes of banana, light bodied.
Tried on 25 Jul 2017 at 04:15

7.3/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 8
Draught @ JW Sweetman, Dublin, shared with Niilstrong. Almost black color, nice brown colored head that lasts for a long time. Smell and taste malts, soft roast, dark malts, malt roast, malt bitter, bitter. Medium body and carbonation. Nice!
Tried on 08 Mar 2017 at 08:23