O'Hara's / Carlow Brewing Company

Microbrewery in Bagenalstown, County Carlow, Ireland 🇮🇪
Associated Venue: Brewery Corner

Established in 1996

Contact
Royal Oak Road, Bagenalstown, Ireland
Subsidiaries
O'Hara's / Carlow Brewing Company owns 1 brewery:
Description
O’Hara’s Brewery is a family-owned business established in 1996 and one of the pioneers of Irish craft brewing. Located in the heart of Ireland’s traditional malt and hop-growing “Barrow Valley” region which has strong historical linkages to the Irish brewing industry, we are proud to have been at the forefront of the new wave of Irish craft brewing for almost 25 years.

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6.4/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Citrus fruit and grassy hops aroma. Malt, grassy hops, bitterness, and light caramel taste.
Tried on 19 Oct 2024 at 19:50

6.6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
On tap @Pivnica Medonja, Varaždin. Hazy orange pour, two finger frothy white head, medium retention, sticky lacing on the glass. Sweet on the nose, ripe tropical fruits, caramel malt in the background, light grassy notes. Light body, soft to medium carbonation, lively. Average mouthfeel and texture, lightweight, soft, chewy. Surprisingly sweet taste, malt driven aroma, caramel, candy, ripe tropical fruits, pineapple in the background. Some grainy notes, light spice. Medium lasting finish, malty sweet, dry, lasting bitterness. Ok but feels somewhat stale, maybe not the freshest batch.
Tried from Draft on 28 Sep 2024 at 18:34

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Tried on 18 Sep 2024 at 18:55

8/10
Tried on 18 Sep 2024 at 18:55

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Tried on 18 Sep 2024 at 18:54

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Tried on 18 Sep 2024 at 18:54

6.1/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 5.5
Bottle 50 cl. Golden, a bit misty, white foam. Aroma: citrus (orange, lime), sweetness of melon, a little nectar. Taste: citrus, malt, a little sweet nectar, slight sourness, mild bitter finish.
Tried from Bottle on 14 Sep 2024 at 17:57

7.4/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 8 Texture 10 Overall 6.5
500ml bottle bought as part of a delivery from Beers of Europe. Golden brown, clear with a large and short-lived off-white head leaving lacing down the glass. Light aroma of bright orange, pine, a little bit of toffee. Bitter taste, with piney and citrus hop oils lining the back of the throat. It's not impossibly bitter by any means but it's a change from the super-sweet NEIPAs we've all gotten used to.notes of orange peel and tea in the aftertaste. Medium body and carbonation. Impressive.
Tried from Bottle on 02 Sep 2024 at 20:59

6.5/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 4 Overall 6
21/8/2024. Can at the 45th Peterborough Beer Festival. Pours close to black with a large creamy off-white to black head. Aroma is chocolate, coffee, roasted malt, dark fruits. Medium sweetness, light roasted bitterness. Moderate body, oily watery, soft carbonation.
Tried from Can on 30 Aug 2024 at 09:06

7.1/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Appearance: Light orange golden, hazy. Small, white head. Aroma: Light fruits, citrus. Good amount of hops. Taste: Light fruits, citrus, grapefruit. Lots of hops. Good, strong lingering bitterness. Bought: Famila Superstore (Jesolo), 330 ml can, €2.55 Info: 29/7-2024, BB: 28/3-2025
Tried from Can on 27 Aug 2024 at 19:36