The O'Briens Wine, Beer & Spirits Blog

Welcome to the O'Briens blog. If you’re looking for inspiration for your next wine purchase, tips on food matches or have always wanted to know the difference between Prosecco and Champagne, you'll find all that and more right here! From interviews and wine recommendations to cocktail recipes and expert tips, consider us your personal guide to all things wines, beers and spirits.

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Great Wines to Serve with Tapas
Feb 07, 2020 Great Wines to Serve with Tapas

Given that Tapas is now one of Irelands’ favourite dining styles, I thought I would use this week’s blog to highlight some Spanish wines p...

The Growth of Craft Beer Cans
Jan 21, 2020 The Growth of Craft Beer Cans

By Paul Barry | Assistant Buyer: Beer & Spirits Once the preserve of big brand lagers, sm...

Is Beer Vegan?
Jan 20, 2020 Is Beer Vegan?

By Paul Barry | Assistant Buyer: Beer & Spirits It’s the time fo...

What is Red Ale
Nov 01, 2019 What is Red Ale

By Paul Barry | Assistant Buyer: Beer & Spirits Autumn leaves are turning to amber and re...

Prost! Raise a Glass to German Brewing
Nov 01, 2019 Prost! Raise a Glass to German Brewing

By Paul Barry | Assistant Buyer: Beer & Spirits Oktoberfest, whats it all about? And what...

Belg-yum
Nov 01, 2019 Belg-yum

By Paul Barry | Assistant Buyer: Beer & Spirits As the evenings close in my mind turns to...