Galway Bay Althea Hazy Session IPA
33cl
/
4.8% Vol
Named after a Grateful Dead track, this is an updated recipe on the classic Althea, now a Hazy Session IPA! Low on bitterness despite waves of hoppy aromas with delightful fruity hop flavours.
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Tasting Notes from the Producer
Flavour
Rich but restrained malty graininess, overshadowed by fruity hop flavours.
Fact Sheet
Fluid
33cl
Alcohol %
4.8%
Style
Hazy Session IPA
Country
Ireland
Producer
Galway Bay Brewery
Food Matching
Food Matching
Try with chicken, lamb, and other light meats.
FAQs
Irish craft brewing has expanded dramatically since 2010, with standout producers including Whiplash, Wicklow Wolf, White Hag, and Kinnegar. Whiplash's hazy IPAs and table beers have earned particular international recognition for technical precision and hop expression. The best choice depends on style preference: White Hag excels in barrel aged and mixed fermentation, while Wicklow Wolf covers a broad range of accessible session styles.
Irish craft beer commands a premium for several legitimate reasons: small batch production volumes cannot achieve the economies of scale available to large commercial breweries; ingredient costs for imported hops and specialist malt are higher per unit; and the labour intensity of hand crafted production is significant. Barrel aged and mixed fermentation releases carry additional cellaring and logistics costs that are fully reflected in the retail price.
Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews