Dot Brew

Microbrewery in Dublin, Dublin, Ireland 🇮🇪

Established in 2015

Contact
9 Dolphins Barn Unit B, Dublin, Ireland
Description
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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7.9
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5

Tap at Brewdog Wandsworth, London (27/03/2023) - Sweet dark and lightly roasted malty aroma and taste, some sweet milky and also bitter dark chocolate, coffee roast accents, oat laden creamy substantial mouthfeel, great balance of sweetness and bitterness into the lingering malty close. Lovely.

Tried from Draft on 10 Apr 2023 at 11:01


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

Tap at Brewdog Wandsworth, London (27/03/2023) - Sweet and toasted malty with layers of caramel and toffee like sweetness, cereal, some hoppy undertones, medium body with a malty and hoppy finish.

Tried from Draft on 10 Apr 2023 at 11:00


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

Tap at Brewdog Wandsworth, London (27/03/2023) - Juicy fruity with a nice mix of tropical and citrus fruity action, some mango and red grapefruit, light peachy, sweet malty backbone, robust hoppy finish. Very nice.

Tried from Draft on 10 Apr 2023 at 10:59


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

Can at home, from Yards & Crafts online, 09/04/23. Almost clear golden yellow with a white head. Nose is pale malts, lemon rind, herb, grass, citric tinged straw. Taste comprises lemon rind, straw, melon, soapy edge. Medium bodied, fine carbonation, semi drying close. So so affair, lacking any depth and coming over on the soapy side.

Tried from Can on 09 Apr 2023 at 14:32


6.4
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 5.5

Can at home, from Yards & Crafts online, 08/04/23 - wee hours. Moderately hazed golden orange with a big old white cap. Nose is pale malts, grains, faint lemon, straw, hay bale. Taste comprises pale malts, dusty fruit esters, lemon tinged straw, light breads, grains, herb. Medium bodied, fine carbonation, semi drying close. Okay pils.

Tried from Can on 07 Apr 2023 at 23:16


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

Can from Beerdome. Hazy very dark red with a beige head. Aroma is sweet, malty, heavy caramel and dried fruit. Flavor is very sweet and moderate bitter. Sweet finish with warming alcohol. Oily and soft. Not a whole lot of barrel going on here. 040423

Tried from Can on 04 Apr 2023 at 18:12


7.8
Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7

Clear red beer, off white head. It's fruity, with some maltiness, citrus and dried fruit and caramel.

Tried on 01 Apr 2023 at 20:31


6.9
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6.5

Keg at Brewdog Lothian Road. Pours murky yellow with a thin white head. Aromas of orange and light tropical fruit. Taste adds a bit of sugar and spice. Light sweet finish.

Tried on 31 Mar 2023 at 16:30


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

Keg at Brewdog Lothian Road. Pours black with a thin tan head. Aromas of coffee and chocolate, light wood. Taste is dark prune and leather, more chocolate. Vanilla coming through on the finish.

Tried on 31 Mar 2023 at 16:28


7

Keg at doghouse... Dark black... Thick tan head... Soft dusty sweet chocolate Roast malts nose.. Over cold.. Vanilla cherry.. Soft sweet chocolate Roast malts

Tried on 29 Mar 2023 at 18:24