"leyon":1rhha32a wrote: Can you get all you need in Ireland, or do you need to order abroad?[/quote:1rhha32a]
Mostly we are self sufficent, but sometime I might have to for form England for unique grain , yeast or equipment
"leyon":1rhha32a wrote: I usually get yeasts from the Rochefort monastry, but it doens't suit many beer styles. I mainly buy from Wyeast labs.[/quote:1rhha32a]
Oh lucky you!
About the styles: I try to solve an eternal issue: brewing Belgian style ales without adding too much sugar (as they often do, here).
But sugar can lighten big beers and sugars such as dark candy syrup can add flavors not found in crystal malts
