O Brother Brewing

Microbrewery in Kilcoole, Wicklow, Ireland 🇮🇪

Established in 2011

Contact
Network Enterprise Park, Kilcoole, Ireland
Description
O Brother Brewing is a family owned brewery from Kilcoole, County Wicklow. Back in 2011, three Brothers - Barry, Brian and Padhraig O’Neill - got put their minds together to create this independent brewery. Exciting beer with the best quality ingredients, packed with flavour: Beer we love drinking ourselves, always bold, always interesting.

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

O Brother Bonita 7.1% India Dark Ale [120117] ...forgot about this one... Black, frothy tan head dissipates Nose - Soft dark malts, very soft citrus, hint of caramel toffee Taste - Roasted malts, dark caramel, bitter grassy hops, hint of scorched toffee malt, quite bitter roast (6.5) Palate - Soft carb, medium body, rich mouthfeel, bitter palate, alcohol fairly noticeable Finish is a bit dry, more bitter roast and bitter zest hops 3 Overall - Full on bitter roasty BIPA, bitter hops but not much fruit, it’s a bit over aggressive with the roast

Tried on 12 Mar 2017 at 19:50


7.4
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5

500 mml bottle as part of the European Local Swap, many thanks to Beersiveknown for this one. Tasted on the 14/02/2017. Pale yellow colour with a medium white fizzy head. Aroma of tropical fruits and floral hops. Taste is fruity and medium hoppy with a dry and smooth aftertaste. Next one please!

Tried from Bottle on 09 Mar 2017 at 04:58


6.6
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5

Draught at Bar Ryan. Amber with a thin head. Aroma of crushed orange hop. Flavour is sticky fruit, strong rye kick. Chalky bitter fruit base, sticky rye finish.

Tried on 10 Feb 2017 at 08:32


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

Bottle from O’Breins Athlone. Murky brown with a frothy head. Aroma of wheat and spice. Flavour is spicy hop, citrus, spiced wheat, caramel on a peppery finish.

Tried from Bottle on 04 Nov 2016 at 17:13


5.8
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 5

Bottle. Hazy yellow with a solid head. Aroma of spicy wheat. Flavour of caramel spice, wheat, lime citrus. A little hint of solvent.

Tried from Bottle on 19 Oct 2016 at 15:40


6.2
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 5

Bottle from McHughs. Light gold with a medium head. Aroma of light fruity hop. Flavour is chalky bitter hop, light, long lingering bitter base, dry finish.

Tried from Bottle on 27 Sep 2016 at 16:20


7.1
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

Bottle from O’Brien’s, Athlone [180616]
Murky amber, bubbly white head
Aroma of citrus fruits, grapefruit, mango, soft peppery notes, hint of melon, grape, quite complex
Taste of spicy hops, citrus zest, bitter grape, fairly sweet malt background, light caramel
Palate - Soft carb, medium body, very smooth, fairly bitter and spicy. Finish - peppery, spicy, fruity malts, bitter tail
Overall - Interesting rather complex beer - nice flavour.

Tried from Bottle on 28 Aug 2016 at 17:07


6.4
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Cask. Clear golden with big white head. Aroma is malt, caramel, hop and grass. Flavour is malt, little toasted, caramel, hop, grass, medium sweet and a little bitter.

Tried from Cask on 29 Jul 2016 at 09:48


7.8
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 9 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Atr a tasting, thanks, stable creamy bubbly light brown head, opaque extremely dark brown color, aroma of moch, coffee, chocolate, earthy notes and chillie spiciness, flavor of coffee and dark bitter chocolate with a earthy hint, light but noticable sweetness, medium bodied, quite bitter. Very good and really easy to drink.

Tried on 14 Jun 2016 at 00:44


7.2
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7

Bottle sample at a tasting at Max’s place. Thanks Tom L. Black with a tan head. Great roasty aroma full of chocolate, coffee, mocha. Rather dry flavor, roasty, with light sweetness, coffee, and a bit of dark chocolate. Very nice.

Tried from Bottle on 11 Jun 2016 at 05:54