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Irish Beer Snob Podcast

Wayne & Janice Dunne

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The Irish Beer Snob Podcast is an audio experience that discusses the artisan food & craft beer scenes in Ireland by one of Ireland's leading Craft Beer writers, Wayne Dunne - better known as 'The Irish Beer Snob'. Joined by his wife, Janice Dunne this series contains the latest news, reviews, interviews & thoughts of the Team IrishBeerSnob & guests.
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In this festive episode we suggest some beery presents to get for the beer lover in your life (or yourself!) that can allow you to spend as much or as little as you like! Some of our favourite online beer shops are as follows; This isn't an exhaustive list Yards and Crafts Craft Central McHughs Bradleys in Cork Martins Off Licence You can get more …
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