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Irish Independent
16-05-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
Wexford stout recognised at the London Beer Awards
The London Beer Competition looks to recognise, reward, and help promote beer brands that have successfully been created to identify with and target a specific beer drinker. The competition was created exclusively by the Beverage Trade Network, a global drinks event, services, business, and publishing group dedicated to helping drinks producers and brand owners get closer to the buyers, distributors, and retailers that can bring their products to market. 'At the London Beer Competition, we focus on what truly matters to today's beer drinkers and trade buyers—great taste, fair pricing, and a label that stands out,' said Sid Patel, CEO of Beverage Trade Network. 'Winning a medal here means your beer performs in all three areas, making it a strong contender in both domestic and international markets.' The competition prides itself on being consumer-focused and aims to award products that directly appeal to customer's tastes. As such, the quality is judged on how agreeable the product is to its target audience and its chemical analysis. A big criteria focus is also placed on whether the drink is value for money and whether its packaging and commercial design is well-presented and appealing to consumers. A score between 95 – 100 points is a gold award, between 90 – 94 points is a silver award, and between 85-89 is a bronze award. Brennan's Irish Stout received 90 points for quality, 92 points for value for money, and 88 points for packaging. According to the tasting notes the judges said; 'Dark and clear with chocolate and mocha on the nose, this beer delivers cold-pressed coffee and roasted malt on the palate, finishing with cold bitterness and a refreshing roasted edge.' Speaking on the win, owner Peter Brennan said: 'We are absolutely delighted to win silver at the London Beer Competition. It shows fantastic progression we are making and delighted to be promoting Enniscorthy and what we have to offer in the country.' "We have exciting things happening and our award adds to everything we are doing,' he added. Last year, the Enniscorthy pub secured partnerships with renowned breweries in England to promote their signature Irish Stout to bigger markets. T&R Theakston Brewery are the 16th largest brewer in the United Kingdom and are well established to take the Irish brand to new heights in the UK market.
BBC News
18-03-2025
- General
- BBC News
Yvonne Cobb's Irish Stout Chocolate Cake
Don't be fooled! The deep, malty flavour of the stout in this cake, combined with the sweetness of chocolate and the lightness of cream cheese frosting makes it a unique and delicious way to celebrate the fusion of Irish heritage and cooking!Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with Yvonne's recipe for a delicious Irish Stout Chocolate Cake! Ingredients Cake ingredients:250ml Irish stout, alcohol free can be used250g unsalted butter75g cocoa powder50g dark chocolate pieces400g brown sugar150ml sour cream2 large eggs1 tbsp vanilla extract275g plain flour2½ tsp bicarbonate of sodaIcing ingredients:175g butter350g icing sugar2 tbsp of Irish whiskyYou will also need:WhiskSpatulaMixing bowlSieveLarge wide saucepan9 inch springform cake tin Method For the cake:Preheat the oven to 160°C fan, and grease and line a 23cm/9 inch the Irish stout into a large wide saucepan, then add the butter and chocolate pieces and heat until they've both melted into the stout, then whisk in the cocoa and brown the sour cream together with the eggs and vanilla and then pour into the saucepan and whisk in the flour and bicarbonate of the cake batter into the tin and bake for 1 hour in the cake is damp, so make sure it's cooled completely before the icing:Whisk the butter for 5 minutes, then slowly add in the icing the whisky and continue to beat until you have a spreadable the top of the cake so that it resembles the frothy top of the famous Irish pint!
Yahoo
23-02-2025
- Yahoo
How to donate to help families of officers killed in the line of duty in VB
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – Many people are wondering how they can donate and help the families of the two officers who lost their lives over the weekend. Officer Christopher Reese, 30, and Officer Cameron Girvin, 25, were both shot while conducting a traffic stop late Friday night. Reese passed away that night while Girvin died in the hospital the following morning. VBPD: Two officers dead after traffic stop Friday night Tributes and condolences poured in from all over the area, and a memorial was set up in front of Virginia Beach's Fourth Precinct. Many have wondered how they can donate to help the families of these fallen officers. The Virginia Beach Police Foundation is a charitable, non-profit, private organization distinct and separate from the Virginia Beach Police Department and the City of Virginia Beach. According to their website, 'The Foundation is a resource to the Police Department to supplement the funding provided by the City of Virginia Beach.' They also assist individual officers who need financial assistance if they or their family find themselves in financial hardship, such as inability to work due to a non-work related injury or illness. They said they are ready to assist and support the family members and Department members during this tragic time, and 'every penny donated in response to this tragic concern will go directly to support the families of the two fallen officers and the members of the Virginia Beach Police Department.' Community mourns VBPD officers killed Friday night Individuals and businesses can donate at the website linked here, or they can mail checks to the foundation at PO Box 56385, Virginia Beach, VA 23456. Along with the Virginia Beach Police Foundation, several local businesses have stepped in ready to raise funds and lend their support, taking to social media to alert people about their plans. Thin Brew Line, located on Oceana Boulevard, said on Facebook they were 'brewing this Irish Stout today with a heavy heart. 100% of all proceeds will go to the families of Cameron Girvin and Christopher Reese.' We will continue to update this list as more businesses come in. You can also let us know about businesses who are donating at this link: Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
