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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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EvNa (6599) reviewed
Barrel Aged Barley Wine - Oloroso Ruby Port Single Malt Finish from Dot Brew
2 years ago
7.8/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 8
Bottle. I have had some really good BA beers from DOT so high expectations on this new BA Barley Wine series. Color: Hazy copper, no head. Aroma: Sweetish, fruity Sherry and Port. Taste: Boozy. No carbonation. Full body. Dark dried fruit, raisins, grape, Sherry and Port notes. Some caramel too. Malty. Warming mouthfeel. Well balanced. Nice barrel ageing. One to fully enjoy slow sipping on a relaxed evening.
Tried from Bottle on 05 Dec 2023 at 20:15
Convair880 (7124) reviewed
Oak Conditioned Extra Milk Stout from Dot Brew
2 years ago
6.6/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Keg at Brewdog Shepherds Bush, London. A black coloured pour with a medium beige head on top. Roasty, malty, chocolate, dark fruit taste/aroma. This stout was slightly tart. It's fine but I expected a really good stout and it certainly fell short.
Tried on 22 Nov 2023 at 20:03
EvNa (6599) reviewed
Absence Makes the Tart Grow Fonder from Dot Brew
2 years ago
6.4/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Can. Color: Lightly hazy golden, white head. Aroma: Fruity, herbal, lightly tart. Taste: Light tart, some lime and white grape notes, bit herbal / spicy, salty(?) and grapefruit hints. Very light bitterness. Just under medium body, average carbonation. Dry-ish finish. Bit thin. Refreshing. Unusual. Not exactly a beer feeling, more like an ok Radler. Matching perfectly with spicy Asian food, I presumey.
Tried from Can on 01 Nov 2023 at 20:28
EvNa (6599) reviewed
Barrel Aged Turn-Around from Dot Brew
2 years ago
6.8/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Can. Color: Hazy pale yellow-ish golden, very thin white head. Aroma: Honey, hints of hop. Taste: Mix of honey, citrus hop and fruity white wine notes. Floral notes. Some lemon. Just below medium body, low carbonation. Moderate to over moderate sweet. Floral and hoppy, light bitter and bit vinuous, finish. Interesting combination of flavors.
Tried from Can on 17 Oct 2023 at 18:23
IPARater72 (1611) reviewed
Gr8 Tasting Pale Ale from Dot Brew
2 years ago
5.2/10 — Appearance 4 Aroma 4 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 7
Yellow, slightly hazy pour with almost no head. Aromas of citrus and other fruits. Taste is similar whith a hint of whiskey and white wine. Bought at the distillery and have to admit that I expected a bit more, at least some more whiskey notes. Wasn't that cheap either.
Tried on 13 Oct 2023 at 21:49
Culchiem (6749) reviewed
Cryo Pop IPA from Dot Brew
2 years ago
5.5/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 5 Texture 6 Overall 5
Can from the brewery. Clean lemon gold with a medium head. Aroma of lemon and herb. Flavour is soapy citrus, light lemon and tropical bitterness, no real kick to this one.
Tried from Can on 04 Oct 2023 at 22:14
Culchiem (6749) reviewed
Kveik Pale Ale from Dot Brew
2 years ago
6.5/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 8 Overall 6
Can from the brewery. Yellow gold with a big frothy head. Aroma of soft tropical fruits. Flavour is juicy citrus, yeasty bread, dry grains, light bitter base.
Tried from Can on 04 Oct 2023 at 21:35
EvNa (6599) reviewed
Wit a Twist from Dot Brew
2 years ago
7.1/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Can. Color: Hazy pale golden, white head. Aroma: Orange, some coriander and wheat malt. Taste: Moderate sweet, light bitter and light sour. Orange, orange peel, some spicy coriander with a hoppy and wheat malt backbone. Refreshing, easy drinkable. Medium body, just below average carbonation. Ok but a bit out of balance. Too much orange in my opinion.
Tried from Can on 03 Oct 2023 at 20:03
Svesse (16320) reviewed
Oak Conditioned Extra Milk Stout from Dot Brew
3 years ago
8/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
(Draught at BrewDog Camden, London, 18 May 2023) Black colour with creamy, beige head. Malty, roasted nose with chocolate, milky coffee, ripe banana and vanilla. Malty, roasted taste with notes of chocolate, milky coffee, vanilla, oak wood and a mild cacao bitterness. Almost full body, with a certain milky sweetness. Despite the strength, fairly smooth and well rounded. Great balance. Very nice.
Tried on 22 Sep 2023 at 17:30
Stuu (35163) reviewed
Barrel Aged Baltic Porter from Dot Brew
3 years ago
7.1/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Keg at stadsbrouwhuis. Pours deep brown, nose is chocolate, vanilla, taste is roasted, nutty, liquorice.
Tried on 21 Sep 2023 at 14:26