Ep. 9 Siren - Pompelmocello

April 7, 2016 Rob O'Sullivan

The truth about Ben's drinking is unveiled, and many apologies are given to all he met at the Beer and Whiskey Festival a few week's back.

From our dusty cellars, to your handsome face, the Fine Ale Countdown is now in session! Discover what we think, how Ben escaped security at the RDS, and why Guinness and Smirnoff Ice should never be mixed.

This Fine Ale Countdown is brought to you by Manus Cronin, Jack Toner, Gavin Carberry, and James Belfast. The host of the show is Ben Clifford. You can reach the show via Twitter or Instagram @FAleCountdown. If you enjoyed the show make sure to subscribe, rate and get in touch!

Huge thanks to Neil Fitzpatrick for the music and Sentinel Audio for its podcast wizardry as well as giving the podcast a home

Ep. 8 Hope Beer Collection

March 31, 2016 Rob O'Sullivan

This week, the truth about Gavin comes out because he's away and unable to defend himself.

From our dusty cellars, to a triple whammy review episode, the Fine Ale Countdown is now in session! This week we cash in on our undeserved clout and get sent a sample pack by Hope Brewery! Discover what we think, how a western man pronounces Saison, and why reviewing three beers at once is either the greatest or worst idea.

Huge thanks to Neil Fitzpatrick for the music and Sentinel Audio for its podcast wizardry as well as giving the podcast a home!

Ep. 7 8 Degrees - Double Irish

March 24, 2016 Rob O'Sullivan

From our dusty cellars, to Episode 7, the Fine Ale Countdown is now in session! This week we take advice from the clever folk behind #IrishBeerChat and pick up some Double Irish by Eight Degrees Brewing. Discover what we think, why Ben isn't good at Sonic, and how little we've learnt about reviewing beer or recording a podcast since last week.

May we also apologise to everyone Ben drunkenly ran into at the Beer & Whiskey festival on Saturday 19th...we swear we thought we had him on a leash - but if you've learnt anything so far, it's that he's the worst of the bunch.

Huge thanks to Neil Fitzpatrick for the music and Sentinel Audio for its podcast wizardry as well as giving the podcast a home!

Ep. 6 Pilsner Urquell

March 17, 2016 Rob O'Sullivan

Happy Paddy's Day! Think we'd have the foresight to record a Patrick's Day special? THINK AGAIN! This week we quaff Pilsner Urquell. Discover what we think, how the lads ended up performing comedy at a rave, and how little we've learnt about reviewing beer or recording a podcast since last week. Ben even screws up his regular intro spiel.

Going to the Beer & Whiskey Fest this weekend? We'll be there Saturday 19th - get in touch and say hello!

Huge thanks to Neil Fitzpatrick for the music and Sentinel Audio for its podcast wizardry as well as giving the podcast a home.

Ep. 5 Dungarvan - Copper Coast

March 10, 2016 Rob O'Sullivan

Let's drink some Dungarvan's Copper Coast, it's the Fine Ale Countdown! Discover what we think, what a racist four year old grows up to be, and how little we've learnt about reviewing beer or recording a podcast since last week.

Huge thanks to Neil Fitzpatrick for the music and Sentinel Audio for its podcast wizardry as well as giving the podcast a home.

Ep 4. O'Hara's - Leann Follain

March 3, 2016 Rob O'Sullivan

It's Episode Four of the Fine Ale Countdown! Five dopes with a history of not wearing pants review O'Hara's Leann Folláin. Discover what they think, why Manus should never be allowed run the quiz, and how little they've learnt about reviewing beer or recording a podcast since last week.

Huge thanks to Neil Fitzpatrick for the music and Sentinel Audio for its podcast wizardry as well as giving the podcast a home.

Ep. 3 Blacks of Kinsale - World's End

February 25, 2016 Rob O'Sullivan

It's Episode Three of the Fine Ale Countdown! Four dopes with a history of not wearing pants review @BlacksBrewery's World's End. Discover what they think, just how dark the boys can get after drinking a higher percentage brew, and how little they've learnt about reviewing beer or recording a podcast since last week.

This Fine Ale Countdown is brought to you by Manus Cronin, Jack Toner (@TonerAtHome), and Gavin Carberry. The host of the show is Ben Clifford (@Benjour). You can reach the show via Twitter or Instagram @FAleCountdown. If you enjoyed the show please subscribe, rate and get in touch!

Huge thanks to Neil Fitzpatrick (@NeilFitz101) for the music and @SentinelAudio for its podcast wizardry as well as giving the podcast a home.

Ep. 2 Brú - Rí

February 18, 2016 Rob O'Sullivan

It's Episode Two of the Fine Ale Countdown! Four dopes with a history of not wearing pants review @BruBrewery's Rí. Discover what they think, why Kayne West avoids a certain area all together, and how little they've learnt about reviewing beer or recording a podcast since last week.

Huge thanks to Neil Fitzpatrick(@NeilFitz101) for the music and @SentinelAudio for its podcast wizardry as well as giving the podcast a home.

Ep. 1 Sharp's Brewery - Wolf Rock

February 11, 2016 Rob O'Sullivan

In this pioneering Fine Ale Countdown, five dopes with a history of not wearing pants review @SharpsBrewery's Wolf Rock. Discover what they think, why rainwater doesn't make a good mixer, and how little they know about beer or how to record a podcast.

All they ask is you stick around until Episode 2, where at least the sound quality is far superior.

The Fine Ale Countdown is a weekly 'cast brought to you by Manus Cronin, Jack Toner (@TonerAtHome), James Belfast and Gavin Carberry. The host of the show is Ben Clifford (@Benjour). You can reach the show via Twitter or Instagram @FAleCountdown. If you enjoyed the show please subscribe, rate and get in touch!

Huge thanks to Neil Fitzpatrick (@NeilFitz101) for the music and @SentinelAudio for its podcast wizardry in giving the podcast a home.