Inishmacsaint (Fermanagh Beer Co.)
Brewpub in Derrygonnelly, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland
Established in 2009
Contact
Old Pals, 75-77 Main Street, Derrygonnelly, BT93 6HW, Northern Ireland
Description
Established in 2009, Inishmacsaint is a small-scale, farm-based craft brewery in County Fermanagh that produces mainly bottle-conditioned beers. The company was originally formed by farmer Gordon Fallis in 2009.
The success of the first brews led to a decision by Mr Fallis to expand the business and form a new partnership with local businessman Norman Donaldson, who runs the Old Pal's Bar in Derrygonnelly with his father Steve. It's also meant moving the micro-brewery to bigger premises behind the bar.
We take our name from an island that nestles in the beautiful waters of Lough Erne near the village of Derrygonnelly. Our range of craft beers reflect the history and character of our local area - carrying on a tradition established by the ancient monks who began brewing beer here on Inishmacsaint over 900 years ago.
Naturally, all our beers are made from the finest ingredients. And we also include our own locally grown hops and herbs when making our extra special batches each year - so you get a genuine flavour of the Fermanagh countryside. However, our most famous ingredient is the famed waters of Fermanagh’s lakes and streams. Because if it wasn’t for the fine rain that falls on our county, none of our beers would be possible.
The success of the first brews led to a decision by Mr Fallis to expand the business and form a new partnership with local businessman Norman Donaldson, who runs the Old Pal's Bar in Derrygonnelly with his father Steve. It's also meant moving the micro-brewery to bigger premises behind the bar.
We take our name from an island that nestles in the beautiful waters of Lough Erne near the village of Derrygonnelly. Our range of craft beers reflect the history and character of our local area - carrying on a tradition established by the ancient monks who began brewing beer here on Inishmacsaint over 900 years ago.
Naturally, all our beers are made from the finest ingredients. And we also include our own locally grown hops and herbs when making our extra special batches each year - so you get a genuine flavour of the Fermanagh countryside. However, our most famous ingredient is the famed waters of Fermanagh’s lakes and streams. Because if it wasn’t for the fine rain that falls on our county, none of our beers would be possible.
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Bottle sample thanks to Ashton McCobb. Pours hazy orange with a thin white head. Aromas of citrus and brown bread. Taste is orange, more bread and a floral finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 27 Apr 2021
at 10:42
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Bottle at james's. Pours hazy orange, nose is floral, lemon, orange, taste is sweet, fruity.
Tried
from Bottle
on 26 Apr 2021
at 12:29
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 7
Bottle from KWM. Appearance - hazy orange brown. Fluffy cream head. Nose - cherry, wild strawberry and brown bread. Taste - orange and strawberry, brown bread again. Palate - creamy texture, light bitterness and light to medium bodied. Overall - clever enough!
Tried
from Bottle
on 25 Apr 2021
at 15:23
6.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Bottle thanks to Persistent Paul. Appearance - muddy yellow. Snow white head. Nose - orange and cereal. Taste - orange again. Creamy orange. Palate - light bodied and creamy. Reasonable bitterness on the finish. Overall - decent.
Tried
from Bottle
on 07 Sep 2020
at 14:51
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Bottle shared with Ashton McCobb. Pours hazy to dishwater yellow with a thin white head. Aromas of tangerines and light grains. Taste is light bread, light lemon and orange. Light sweet finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 07 Sep 2020
at 14:49
7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Bottle thanks to Persistent Paul. Appearance - hazy yellow. Snow white head. Nose - banana into pineapple. Spice and white bread from the yeast. Taste - bread, spice, orange and pineapple. Palate - close to medium bodied. Tangy and long finish. Overall - quite impressive.
Tried
from Bottle
on 07 Sep 2020
at 14:32
7.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Bottle shared with Ashton McCobb. Pours lightly hazy yellow gold with a thin white head. Aromas of spicy yeast, banana and pineapple. Faint dough. Taste is banana, tangy, spicy. All about the Belgian yeast. Fruity, if sticky, finish. Carbonation appropriate for the style lifts it though.
Tried
from Bottle
on 07 Sep 2020
at 14:31
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Golden colour with thin head. Aroma and flavour have a lot of fruity and floral hop notes. Really fresh and easy to drink.
Tried
on 15 Sep 2018
at 20:25
5.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
How: Bottle.
Where: Tasting at omhper, 2018-06-02.
Appearance: Hazy golden colour with a white head.
Aroma: Malt, citrus, grass.
Body: Medium body and carbonation.
Flavour: Citrus, malt, fruit.
Where: Tasting at omhper, 2018-06-02.
Appearance: Hazy golden colour with a white head.
Aroma: Malt, citrus, grass.
Body: Medium body and carbonation.
Flavour: Citrus, malt, fruit.
Tried
from Bottle
on 20 Jun 2018
at 16:45
6.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 6
Bottled. Hazy golden, mid sized head. Mild citrus aroma with some grass. Mid dry with light body and well rounded mouthfeel. Fruity and grassy, mild citrus. Mid bitter finish. Harmonious.
Tried
from Bottle
on 02 Jun 2018
at 17:20