Pandemic Pints

In this episode we have the pleasure of chatting with Kev, one of the guys behind Third Barrel Brewing.

We go on about, among other things; how Kev got into brewing beer, how Third Barrel Brewing came about, his motivations, his favourite beers, and what the future holds for Third Barrel and the brewing industry in Ireland.

As you can tell from our chat, Kev is one of the good guys and in it for all the right reasons; “We don’t make beer, we make peoples weekends”. Go pick up some Third Barrel products and you’ll see why we’re raving about it!

https://thirdbarrel.com/

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In this episode we ask What Do You Miss about Life before Lockdown?

We go on about, among other things; regional lockdowns, sports, travel, planning ahead, cider with or without ice, and recognising the joys of craft beer.

Let us know what do you miss the most about the world pre-covid?

Ciders in this episode:

Kieran & JP - http://www.fallingapplecider.com/

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In this episode we discuss the show everyone is talking about; Normal People.

We go on about, among other things; the transition from teenage years to adulthood, Paul Mescal and his GAA shorts, DM’ing celebrities on Instagram, what makes Normal People so good and why it resonates with us.

Let us know your thoughts on Normal People!

Beers in this episode:

Kieran - https://westkerrybrewery.ie/

JP – https://ryeriverbrewingco.com/

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In this episode we ask What Phrase Do You Live your Life By?

We go on about, among other things; whether people need a phrase, Gandhi, protesting, living the dream, finding solutions, and making the best of the situation you find yourself in.

Let us know, what phrase do you live your life by?

Beers in this episode:

Kieran - https://whitegypsy.ie/

JP – https://www.obrotherbrewing.com/

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In this episode we ask What’s the Craic?

We go on about, among other things; the origins of Craic, how to spell ‘craic/crack’, JPs first experience with Craic and what constitutes Great Craic. We also ask if there are limits on Craic and if it’s a uniquely Irish concept.

Let us know the best craic you’ve had and whether or not, you think, it’s unique to Ireland!

Beers in this episode:

Kieran – https://rascalsbrewing.com/

JP – https://www.stmelsbrewing.com/

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In this reflective episode we take a look at how our perspective on certain things has changed (or not).

We go on about, among other things; people not washing their hands, stay-cations, spending more time at home, appreciation for the little things, the clinking of glasses and Kieran repeatedly tells JP to ‘Shut Up’!

Beers in this episode:

Kieran – https://thirdbarrel.com/

JP – https://www.cottonball.ie/

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In this 4th of July special we take a look a back at some of the not-so-great US presidents.

We go on about, among other things; what makes a country the greatest on earth? Thomas Jefferson, Andrew Jackson, Andrew Johnson, James Buchanan, Harry Truman & Lyndon Johnson. Standing up for the oppressed, thoughts on statues, and how to pronounce ‘helicopters’.

Note – this is not a ‘bashing America’ episode. Look at it as more of an unpacking of some dirty laundry!

Beers in this episode:

Kieran – https://troublebrewing.ie/

JP – https://newirelandbeers.ie/

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In this episode we try to answer the question; is the weather really nice or is the world on fire?

We go on about, among other things; the impact the pandemic as had on climate change, our favourite shopping bags, what global warming means for Ireland, whether we are just a drop in the ocean or if every little counts, the global response to the pandemic and how that fares for climate change, strawberries and wine!

Let us know your thoughts! Is there reason to be hopeful? Or are we doomed?

Beers in this episode:

Kieran – http://boynebrewhouse.ie/

JP – https://www.galwaybaybrewery.com/

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In this episode we discuss the further lifting of lockdown restrictions here in Ireland which includes some pubs being allowed to open, as long as they meet certain conditions.

We go on about, among other things; criteria for opening, what it will look like, policing of the rules, whether we will attend or not, priorities and the risks involved.

Let us know – Are You Going for a Pint on June 29th?

Beers in this episode:

Kieran - https://www.larkins.beer/

JP - http://ww1.stationworksbrewery.com/

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In this episode we discuss New Skills/Activities learned during lockdown. This was a listener suggestion – thanks Glen.

We go on about, among other things; daddy day-care, DIY, poker nights, Haircuts, cooking, changing nappies/diapers in the dark, the Hardy Bucks and Normal People.

What have you been up to during lockdown? Any new skills acquired? How about some new hobbies? Let us know!

Beers in this episode:

Kieran – https://troublebrewing.ie/

JP – https://kinnegarbrewing.ie/

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