INSIDE TRACK Our top picks of craft beers

InsideTrack

This month Ulster Tatler gives you our top picks for local beers and suppliers for your craft beer fix!

BULLHOUSE BREW CO.

Bullhouse Brew Co. was set up in 2016 to bring styles of beer to the market that weren’t commonly available in Northern Ireland. The first beers they brewed were an Imperial Stout and a Comber Potato Saison. With environmental sustainability at their core, they pride themselves on using local suppliers where possible. They naturally carbonate their beers using the CO2 produced during fermentation and have eliminated tank to tank transfers, further reducing our environmental impact.

Balmoral Road, Belfast www.bullhousebeer.co.uk

DC WINES

If craft beer is your thing, DC Wines on Boucher Road, Belfast has the ultimate selection all under one roof. The local, family-run wine, beer and spirit merchant specialises in the weird and wonderful world of craft beer and wine, so you will be spolit for choice with their vast selection. They include beers from local Northern Irish suppliers, as well as beers from across the globe, including Germany and USA. You will not run out of options to try, with new arrivals being added on a regular basis.

81 Boucher Road, Belfast @dcwinesboucher

MODEST BEER

Modest Beer was brought to life in October 2018 when passionate home-brewer Chris brewed a pallets worth of back to back batches on his 60L system to support the launch of a friend’s business in Dorset. The goal is to bring exceptional brews to the local craft beer market, not to revolutionise the craft beer movement, but simply to add to it with a brand that is joyous, responsible and honest. Their small batch beers are crafted in the heart of Holywood, Co. Down.

Holywood, Co. Down www.modestbeer.co.uk

. Tennis coaches Stuart McQuitty and Ben Neal.

Irish rowers Giselle Coulter and Patti Mullin training for the junior world championship squad.

BELFAST BOAT CLUB, STRANMILLIS

It was with delight that the members of the Belfast Boat Club returned to their chosen sport on a fi ne Saturday spring morning.

Dozens of kids and their parents enjoyed the glorious day, as tennis coaches kept the children entertained and enthused. After four long months of inactivity, the pleasure of being able to hit tennis balls once more was clear to see, by the smiles on the faces of everyone on court.

. Daniel, Catherine and Aidan Hunter. . Matthew and Anna with Liam and Fiona Morrow.

John Reavey, Claire Armstrong, John McCambridge and Deborah Kinder.

Youth tennis coaches Molly Young, Annie Irvine and Aimee Hillman from Victoria College. Youth tennis coaching Captain Charlotte McCarthy and ViceCaptain Sarah McCurry.

Susie Brown with Henry, Rowan and Conor. Belfast boat club management Andrew Gault, Simon Bellamy, Paul McAreavey and Jill Little.

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council pays tribute to His Royal Highness, Prince Philip.

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council has marked the passing of His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, with a special meeting and by opening an online book of condolences.

Elected Members observed a moment’s silence at the beginning of the meeting, which took place on Tuesday evening, 13 April 2021.

Prior to the meeting, Mayor, Councillor Peter Johnston, was joined by Her Majesty’s LordLieutenant of County Antrim, Mr David McCorkell KStJ, as he signed Council’s online book of condolence to mark the passing of Prince Philip.

The Mayor told the meeting:

“On behalf of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council and the citizens of the Borough, I would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family.

“Many tributes have been paid, condolences tendered, and stories recounted about this remarkable man, who was just weeks away from his 100th birthday.

“I have sent a message extending our condolences on behalf of Council and the people of Mid and East Antrim to Her Majesty The Queen, assuring her and the Royal Family of our thoughts and prayers at this most di cult time.” Mayor Johnston said the Duke of Edinburgh had a “tremendous sense of duty to the nation and to Her Majesty”.

“It is very clear that the loss of His Royal Highness is deeply felt across our Borough, the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth, and beyond,” Councillor Johnston added.

In carrying out his duties as The Queen’s Consort, the Prince visited Mid and East Antrim twice – first in 1953 when the Royal couple stopped at Ballymena train station as part of their Coronation tour; and then again in 1961, when Her Majesty the Queen and Prince Philip disembarked at Carrickfergus harbour, taking time to meet with local people and tour the historic castle.

Mid and East Antrim’s tributes to Prince Philip echo sentiments shared by many across the world who have thanked him for his service. His legacy will continue through the charities he supported, and through the Duke of Edinburgh Awards Scheme that has made an impact on so many young people’s lives.