On the Craft Trail with Third Barrel and Rascals. A Pale Lager and White IPA
Third Barrel Hello Yes Czech Pale Lager, 4.1% ABV, 440 ml can Bradleys
clean crisp and refreshing, this lager hits the spot every time.
Third Barrel claims “this lager hits the spot every time”. The recipe was already a winner before the Dublin brewery got their expert hands on it, as it was the winning recipe for their 2024 homebrew competition. Third Barrel were delighted to be asked and even more delighted “when we found out it was a proper order lager!”
The Third Barrel version looks the part, with a dark gold hue, no shortage of carbonation, and a soft white head. It is certainly clean, crisp and refreshing on the palate, and there’s a perfect balance between malts and hops. Very Highly Recommended.
Retailers, Bradleys, say “Third Barrel Hello Yes is lager as it's meant to be. Clean, crisp and ultimately refreshing, low on ABV, but with a big hit of flavour and notes of Golden Syrup.”
I’ve seen that Golden Syrup mentioned a few times but fail to find that kind of sweetness here. That’s just as well. Back in the day, I would have table-spooned the syrup straight into the mouth. I enjoyed it then, but nowadays, I wouldn’t be too keen on it dominating my lagers! By the way, the lager is proving very popular in Bradleys, lots of repeat orders. Be sure and get your hands on one or two before they’re gone.
Rascals Yankee White IPA, 5.0% ABV, 440 ml can Bradleys
Belgian Wheat meets American IPA. Orange zest fusion
This hazy mid-amber ale is very crisp, very refreshing and full of hoppy character, right from the aromas to the very satisfying conclusion.
Aromas, as you might expect from the hops used and the addition of orange peel, are predominantly citrus, with some pine and herb notes also present in the complex mix.
And you get much the same on the palate as the soft hop-loaded beer moves gently across. Soft and light but with a refreshing and crisp finish. While the touted contribution of spice from the Belgian yeast is barely noticeable, Witbier does have some presence here; however, the complex hop flavour is centre-stage and I’m happy enough to place this under an IPA heading.
When Yankee won the Bronze at the World Beer Awards, this was the citation: "Hazy golden orange with a pillowy head, and a nose that's all citrus and candy sugar. The taste is dominated by mandarin oranges, lots of orange pith on both aroma and flavour. Biscuit and zesty aromas are also present on the palate, accompanied by a pleasant mouthfeel. " -
Rascals say: Yankee is hopped with two of the finest American hops, Citra and Amarillo, which give the beer big citrus and peach aroma, while the Belgian yeast adds a subtle spice. It’s very crisp, very refreshing and full of character. Very Highly Recommended.
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