Heaney Hat Trick. High Scoring Beers From Magherafelt

Heaney Brewery Hat Trick. 

High Scoring Beers From Magherafelt Farm

Treated myself to a wee box of beers from the Heaney family brewery in Derry the other day.

The first three turned out to be quite a high quality hat trick and they were immediately added to the top ranks of my Favourite Beers of the Year 2025. The three were their hazy hoppy New England IPA, an Irish White (with orange peel and coriander) and a dry-hopped  Double Pale Ale. Looking forward to trying the rest iof the box. See all the offers here.

Briefly:

Heaney Double Pale 5.0% ABV

From the Heaney Farmhouse Brewery in County Derry, we have their hazy Double Pale. A Double Pale Ale? “We took our pale ale recipe, swapped Munich malts for oats and wheat, then doubled the dry-hop." The result, and it is excellent, is a very pleasant and refreshing drop. Citrus notes and aromas of the evergreens, and a little dankness. Very Highly Recommended. Hops used were Simcoe and Cascade.

Rating: 93

Heaney New England IPA 5.7% ABV

Haze, hops and juice! Dry-hopped with Amarillo and Mosaic, Heaney’s NE IPA hits all the style parameters with this deliciously well-balanced beer. Fruit galore but nothing overly sweet on one side, and the expected hop characteristics on the other. "Deliciously hip" as they say themselves and I should also mention that smooth juicy finish. Very Highly Recommended. 

Rating: 93

Heaney Irish White 4.8% ABV, 

This is the Heaney take “on the classic Belgian Wit”, a subtle and harmonious balance of malt, yeast, and spice. A smooth wheat body with floral and citrus notes (coriander and orange peel are among the ingredients) and a refreshing finish. Very Highly Recommended.

Rating: 91.5

Three of the best, and I'm now looking forward to trying the rest of the box. See all the offers here. By the way, their service and delivery is super fast!