{"product_id":"oharas-leann-follain-extra-stout","title":"O’Hara’s \"Leann Folláin\" Extra Stout","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich. Roasted. Unmistakably Irish. A stout built for slow enjoyment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eO’Hara’s Leann Folláin is one of the great expressions of modern Irish craft brewing — a full-bodied Extra Irish Stout that takes the traditional Irish stout style and turns up the volume. Its name translates from Irish as “wholesome stout”, and the beer certainly lives up to it: rich and substantial, packed with roasted malt character, dark chocolate, coffee, and a gentle spicy bitterness that keeps all that richness beautifully balanced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrewed by Carlow Brewing Company, the independent brewery behind O’Hara’s, Leann Folláin was created as the bigger, bolder brother of their Irish Stout. Where a classic dry Irish stout is often built around roast and bitterness, Leann Folláin brings considerably more malt depth to the glass. A generous portion of chocolate malt gives the beer its luxurious dark character, while extended mashing and boiling help develop the roasted coffee and subtle biscuit notes that define its flavour.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt 6.0% ABV, this is a stout made for taking your time with. It has the richness and gravity of a beer that demands attention, but the traditional European hop varieties used by O’Hara’s provide a refreshing spicy bitterness that prevents the malt from becoming overly sweet or heavy. The result is a wonderfully complete beer — dark, warming and indulgent, yet still distinctly Irish in its balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is also something particularly satisfying about Leann Folláin as an example of Ireland's craft beer heritage. Carlow Brewing Company was one of the pioneers of the modern Irish craft brewing movement, established at a time when independent beer was still very much the exception rather than the rule. Beers like this helped demonstrate that Irish stout could be about far more than the familiar dry styles dominating the market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor beer lovers in Ireland, Leann Folláin is therefore both a serious stout and an important piece of Irish brewing history. It is the sort of beer that rewards a proper glass, a little time, and a meal substantial enough to stand alongside it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy we love it:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eLeann Folláin has the depth that makes a great stout memorable. Dark chocolate and roasted coffee lead the way, with hints of vanilla, biscuit and a subtle vinous character adding another layer of complexity. The spicy hop bitterness then cuts through the richness beautifully, leaving a satisfying finish rather than a heavy one. It is bold without being overwhelming, making it a superb choice for anyone who wants to explore the richer side of Irish stout.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carlow Brewing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54541687325018,"sku":"5391500600551","price":3.6,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/1745\/4426\/files\/O_Haras_Leann_Follain_Extra_Stout.webp?v=1786486696","url":"https:\/\/vpmerchants.com\/products\/oharas-leann-follain-extra-stout","provider":"VP Merchants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}