Dot Brew

Microbrewery in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland 🇮🇪

Established in 2015

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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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allmyvinyl
allmyvinyl (21502) reviewed
2021 Barrel Aged Birthday Cake from Dot Brew
4 years ago
7/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 7
Can thanks to AshtonMcCobb. Pours clear dark brown with a thin beige head. Aromas of coffee, chocolate, light whisky, sherry, cognac. Taste is boozy and woody. Not subtle.
Tried from Can on 29 Jun 2022 at 17:28
allmyvinyl
allmyvinyl (21502) reviewed
Barrel Aged Rum Red Dark - Batch V from Dot Brew
4 years ago
6.9/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Can thanks to AshtonMcCobb. Pours clear brown to amber with a thin beige head. Aromas of light chocolate, light rum. Taste is fruit cake and booze. Not really coming together for me.
Tried from Can on 29 Jun 2022 at 17:24
anchr
anchr (2302) ticked
2022 Barrel Aged Contains Nuts from Dot Brew
4 years ago
8/10
Tried from Draft on 28 Jun 2022 at 21:33
McCash
McCash (16315) reviewed
Barrel Aged Rum Red Dark - Batch V from Dot Brew
4 years ago
7.6/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Can. Appearance - deep brown with orange chinks. Creamy off-white head. Nose - cake, dried fruit and caramel. Taste - caramel and booze. Raisins, figs and cake. Palate - medium to full bodied, creamy middle and sweet finish. Overall - quite enjoyed this, actually.
Tried from Can on 15 Jun 2022 at 17:22
McCash
McCash (16315) reviewed
2021 Barrel Aged Birthday Cake from Dot Brew
4 years ago
7.6/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Can from Appellation Wines. Appearance - deep brown to black with a creamy, tan head. Nose - coffee and rich chocolate. Also, boozy and woody notes. Taste - chocolate, coffee and booze. Palate - medium to full bodied, creamy middle and boozy finish. Overall - quite nice!
Tried from Can on 15 Jun 2022 at 17:16
omhper
omhper (46011) reviewed
Stop Staring at Me in Stereo from Dot Brew
4 years ago
8/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 9 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7
--Sample, thanks fonefan! -- Hazy copper colour, small head.Aroma of husky bread nad peach brandy. Oaky tartness under a near full body and rounded mouthfeel. Husky bread, grapes and oak. Peppery warming finish.
Tried on 10 Jun 2022 at 22:36
omhper
omhper (46011) reviewed
We Are All in the Gutter, But Some of Us Are Looking at the Stars from Dot Brew
4 years ago
7.9/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
--Sample, thanks fonefan! -- Clear reddish brown, small head. Toasty nose with mild whiskey notes. Dry with medium body and well rounded mouthfeel. Peppery and roasty, mild vinous notes, fain oak. Mid bitter finish. Elegant.
Tried on 10 Jun 2022 at 22:27
omhper
omhper (46011) reviewed
Candy Is Dandy, But Liquor Is Quicker from Dot Brew
4 years ago
7.8/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7
--Sample, thanks oh6gdx! -- Clear mahogany colour, small head. Candyish nose with brandy and strawberries. Sweet with medium to full body and well rounded mouthfeel. Blackberries and wood, some licorice. Mildly warming finish. Interesting, sweet and potent.
Tried from Can on 08 Jun 2022 at 20:49
omhper
omhper (46011) reviewed
Say Hello To My Little Friend from Dot Brew
4 years ago
7.9/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 9 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
--Sample, thanks fonefan! -- Clear golden, minimal head. Generous vinous nose with some oak. Mid sweet with mild vinous tartness amd well rounded mouthfeel. White wine, bread and white pepper. Mid bitter finish. Elegant and refreshing.
Tried on 08 Jun 2022 at 20:05
omhper
omhper (46011) reviewed
The Suspense Is Terrible; I Hope It Will Last from Dot Brew
4 years ago
8.1/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 9 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
--Sample, thanks fonefan! -- Clear amber, mid sized head. Oaky nose with some citrus. Mid sweet with solid body and rounded mouthfeel. Bourbony oak, orange and light caramel. Mid bitter finish. Elegant, yet intense and unusual.
Tried on 06 Jun 2022 at 21:12