The actual reason for our trip was Beer X in Liverpool. Liam was there to have a look at the various ingredients and equipment suppliers. We met a few familiar faces from the Irish brewing scene at the event. The main food offering was Bundobust so I was quite happy. There was also a massive bar with beers from all around the UK, I enjoyed the Penny Black Dark Mild from Teignmouth.
After the event we strolled around Liverpool and paid a visit to the famous Cavern Club. From there we went to the Lord Alexander which is a Wetherspoons. Dave Guilfoyle had brewed a big batch of Brehon Killany Red in Adnams for all of their pubs to pour over the Paddy’s weekend. We got there just in time for Dave to get the last drop from the cask.
I had been given a few suggestions for good spots in Liverpool (special thanks to Megan from Sullivan’s Taproom in Kilkenny for 40 recommendations!) so myself and Liam went to check a few of those out. I liked the Black Lodge Baltic Pilsner. The Roscoe Head is a lovely place that I’ll definitely return to. I had a pint of Jarl from Fyne Ales there for the first time in an age. Our penultimate pub of the evening was the Dead Crafty Beer Company where I had to have a Have You Heard It On Vinyl from State Of Kind. We finished up in the charming Ship and Mitre where I supped an Irish Red Ale called Rua (our dogs name!) from Hop Kettle.
The following morning we got the train back to Manchester and Tracks Taproom was a quick walk from the station. It’s a really nice space. I loved their dry hopped Helles and a proper West Coast IPA. Cloudwater’s Taproom was in the same industrial estate so we had to check it out too. I went for a half of their Baltic Porter which was very tasty. And then it was time to head for home. There are a few more taprooms in the area so I will have to return in the future. I have to say I loved Liverpool too and will definitely be back. Thanks for reading and sláinte!
