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Founder of Dot Brew, Shane Kelly, has made a name for both himself and his brand over the last few years through a keen passion and love for experimentation when it comes to his brews, most notably in the form of barrel ageing and hybrid styles. The Dublin based brewer has carved out quite a niche, developing a unique style and approach which has helped put Dot Brew at the forefront of the Irish Craft Beer scene. While the beers are brewed in various microbreweries in and around Dublin, they are then brought home to Dolphin’s Barn. The site is home to about 50 barrels in a small warehouse which Kelly refers to as his ‘spice rack’, with casks ranging from French oak, Mexican tequila and American bourbon, to name but a few.
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6/10
Tried on 26 Jan 2024 at 13:25

7/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
Can on the 1233 EUS-MAP, picked up from an online peddler, 26/01/24. Moderately hazed golden orange with a good sized just off white cap that dissipates to a swirl. Nose is citric zest, damp straw, grains, herb, pissy knickers, light Mezcal notes. Taste comprises lemon rind, sour citric zest, hedgerow, mescal kiss, balsa wood, modest acidity. Medium bodied, fine carbonation, semi drying close with a light puckering edge. Okay refresher.
Tried from Can on 26 Jan 2024 at 13:18

7/10
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Tried from Can on 24 Jan 2024 at 22:23

5.8/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
330ml can from Craft Central, Dublin. Quaffed at a lodge in the Wicklow Mountains. Dull unclear gold appearance, large white head. Peppery yeasty vibes.. bit thin overall.. lacks a fresh saison definition and clarity of flavour. Ok
Tried from Can on 18 Jan 2024 at 17:44

6.6/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 8 Overall 6.5
Can at home, from an online peddler whom I can't recall, 12/01/24. Hazed orange with an off white cap that dissipates to a swirl. Nose is orange zest, grass, light perfume, melon, citric tinged straw. Taste comprises tangerine, grass, melon, grass, light maple bill, mixed citric peel. Medium to lighter body, fine carbonation, semi drying close with a mellow hop trace. Solid for an AF affair.
Tried from Can on 12 Jan 2024 at 17:06

7.5/10
Tried from Can on 11 Jan 2024 at 21:23

7.6/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Bottle. Color: Hazy copper, no head. Aroma: Sweetish, almond, fruity Sherry, grape. Taste: Boozy. No carbonation. Full body. Fortified wine, Sherry, almond. Malty. Very warming mouthfeel. Overwhelming barrel ageing. Over medium sweet, light bitterness. Slow sipper.
Tried from Bottle on 30 Dec 2023 at 20:27

8.1/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8.5
Bottle. Color: Lightly hazy copper, no head. Aroma: Sweetish, peaty, hints of almond. Taste: Boozy. No carbonation. Full body. Mix of sweetish and fruity Oloroso and hints of Rum, peat, some raisins, oak wood, tannins, almond notes. Malty. Warming mouthfeel. Medium sweet, light to moderate bitterness. Nice slow sipper. Unusual barrels, I think I've never had peat and Oloroso before but it works out very well for me. Third one and best of this serie for me until now.
Tried from Bottle on 17 Dec 2023 at 20:48

6.5/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 5 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 6
Clean gold with a massive head. Aroma of soft fruit. Flavour is tart fruit, quite juicy and full texture. Grainy malt, salty finish.
Tried on 14 Dec 2023 at 22:44

7.6/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Bottle. Color: Hazy copper, no head. Aroma: Sweetish, fruity Sherry, grape, almond. Taste: Boozy. No carbonation. Full body. Fortified wine, grape, grapeskin, tannins, almond notes. Malty. Very warming mouthfeel. Overwhelming barrel ageing. Over medium sweet, light bitterness. Slow sipper.
Tried from Bottle on 11 Dec 2023 at 20:44