It has been a busy couple of months for Changing Times Brewery which opened in Glasnevin at the end of last year. Backed by the families behind fifteen of Dublin’s best known pubs, the latest addition to the city’s brewing scene has just added a third product to their fledgling range.
Publican Keith O’Brien of The Ferryman says that the new brew was created in response to repeated requests from regulars looking for a new consistent and ‘sessionable’ stout experience. He tells us that the result – Clockwork Velvet Stout – delivers in spades for those keen to move beyond the standard fare without sacrificing flavour or smoothness.
Made using extra pale ale, brown malt, double roast crystal, chocolate malt, roast barley, Goldings hops and Nottingham yeast, the draught boasts a caramel sweetness, balanced bitterness, and some interesting notes of toast, chocolate, coffee, with roast and earth hop aromas.
With an ABV of 4.2%, the stout comes served in traditional, old school tankard glassware and O’Brien says that it’s already been getting great reviews from those who’ve supped some early samples.
“We can’t wait to see how more customers react now that it will be on tap in our pubs. Good things come to those who change.”
Words: Martina Murray
Photos: Naoise Culhane
