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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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...

BBQ Beers
Nov 01, 2019 BBQ Beers

By Paul Barry | Assistant Buyer: Beer & Spirits The weather may not conducive to barbequi...

Great Whiskeys That Don't State Their Age
Nov 01, 2019 Great Whiskeys That Don't State Their Age

By Paul Barry | Assistant Buyer: Beer & Spirits The rising popularity of Irish whiskey both here and abroad means there is a scarcit...