Ep. 14 Wicklow Wolf - American Amber Ale

A-wooOOO - Wicklow Wolf joins the party and rather mysteriously Ben isn't around to host the show. Not missing a beat, the beefy Gavin Carberry takes up the mantle and hosts like he's never hosted before!

From our dusty cellars, to the misty full moon above, the Fine Ale Countdown is now in session!

This Fine Ale Countdown is brought to you by Manus Cronin, Jack Toner, Gavin Carberry, and James Belfast. The host for this particular show is Gavin Carberry, but that role is normally performed by 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. 13 Galway Bay Brewery - Buried at Sea

Extra spooky, unlucky episode 13 sees the lads Buried at Sea!

From our dusty cellars, to beyond the graaAAaave, the Fine Ale Countdown is now in session! Hear about Gavin's giant wang, why Bic hate women and just how heartless Jack is.

Also, check out https://stagefourchancer.wordpress.com/, our friend Ben's blog about how he's dealing with and going through cancer.

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. 12 Black's of Kinsale - Black IPA

This week, the lads have a crack at returning champions 'Blacks of Kinsale', and their Black IPA.

From our dusty cellars, to your childhood dreams, the Fine Ale Countdown is now in session! Hear about some gone off beer, why the French powdered their Frenchie faces and what Manus' political platform would be. There's a pinch of beer reviewing too.

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. 11 The Alco-Hall of Fame - Guinness

Finally, the inaugural Alco-Hall of Fame! And as this inductee knows, good things come to those who wait.

From our dusty cellars, to the two part pour, the Fine Ale Countdown is now in session! Discover a little about Guinness' rich history, what Ben's Guinness fantasy is and why smell-o-vision podcasts are better left in the thinktank.

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. 10 O'Hara's - Irish Pale Ale

Still clueless about beer 10 episodes in, but at least Gav and Ben invent a game you can all play at home!

From our dusty cellars, to the you of the future, the Fine Ale Countdown is now in session! Discover what we think, how a second brew from O'Hara's gets on and why Manus is sexy in Lisbon.

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. 9 Siren - Pompelmocello

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

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.

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. 7 8 Degrees - Double Irish

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.

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. 6 Pilsner Urquell

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!

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. 5 Dungarvan - Copper Coast

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.

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.