The O'Briens Wine, Beer & Spirits Blog

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5 French Wines Under €15

From Bordeaux to the Loire, France has a storied winemaking history stretching back centuries so it’s no surprise that the French wine shelves can offer something to suits all tastes. And our fab five, which are all part of the unmissable O’Briens French wine sale, is a great way to discover your new favourite!

Nov 01, 2019 What is Red Ale

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

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

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

Nov 01, 2019 Belg-yum

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

Nov 01, 2019 BBQ Beers

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

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...

Nov 01, 2019 Kölsch, A Beer Like No Other

By Paul Barry | Assistant Buyer: Beer & Spirits This week we take a look at Kölsch, a 'hy...