Category:Ireland Beer

Ireland is world-famous for its beer culture, particularly for its rich history of stout brewing. With iconic beers like Guinness leading the way, Ireland also offers a wide range of lagers, ales, and craft brews.

BeerFTW currently has 5 Irish beers from 2 Irish breweries documented.

Popular Irish Beer

• Guinness: The most famous Irish beer, a dark stout known for its smooth, creamy texture and rich, roasted flavor.
• Murphy's Irish Stout: Another popular Irish stout, known for its slightly sweeter and lighter profile compared to Guinness.
• Beamish: A traditional Irish stout from Cork, similar to Guinness but with a more pronounced malt flavor.
• Smithwicks Red Ale: A classic Irish red ale.
• Kilkenny: A smooth Irish cream ale with a light, malty flavor, brewed by the makers of Smithwick's.
• Harp Lager: An easy-drinking, pale lager that is one of the most recognized lager brands in Ireland.
• O'Hara's Irish Stout: A craft Irish stout known for its rich and robust flavors, brewed by the Carlow Brewing Company.

Notable Irish Craft Breweries

The Galway Bay Brewery

• Based in Galway, this brewery is known for its experimental and high-quality beers.
• Popular beers: Of Foam and Fury (imperial IPA), Full Sail (pale ale).

The Porterhouse Brewing Company

• Dublin's first microbrewery, which has become a prominent part of Ireland’s craft beer scene.
• Popular beers: Porterhouse Plain, Porterhouse Red.

The White Hag Brewery

• A craft brewery in County Sligo, known for creating bold and flavorful beers.
• Popular beers: White Hag Irish Stout, The Full Irish (IPA).

BrewDog Dublin

• A branch of the famous Scottish craft beer brand, located in Dublin, producing a wide range of craft beers.
• Popular beers: Punk IPA, Elvis Juice.

The Black Sheep Brewery

• Known for creating modern Irish craft beers with a twist on traditional styles.
• Popular beers: Black Sheep IPA, Black Sheep Dark Ale.

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