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O'Hara's Double IPA

Price: €3.99. Availability: most off-licences nationwide

The Carlow Brewing Company has converted its previously tap-only Double IPA to bottle form, and the results are impressive. The increased ABV, 7.5 per cent, isn't the only notable difference from O'Hara's standard IPA.

The natural advantages that come with going for a higher ABV are found in the flavour. The extra strength gives the beer room to have a much more powerful flavour. ...