List of breweries in Ireland

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List of breweries in Ireland

Ireland has a rich history of brewing, with a variety of breweries spread across the country. This list includes some of the most notable breweries in Ireland, ranging from large-scale operations to smaller craft breweries.

Notable Breweries

• Guinness

One of the most famous breweries in the world, Guinness is known for its iconic stout. The brewery is located at St. James's Gate in Dublin and has been in operation since 1759.

• Smithwick's

Smithwick's is Ireland's oldest operating brewery, founded in 1710. It is located in Kilkenny and is known for its red ale.

• Murphy's

Based in Cork, Murphy's is known for its Irish stout, Murphy's Irish Stout, which has been brewed since 1856.

• Beamish

Also located in Cork, Beamish is another historic brewery, established in 1792. It is known for Beamish Irish Stout.

• O'Hara's

Founded in 1996, O'Hara's Brewery is located in Carlow and is known for its traditional Irish beers, including stouts and ales.

• Galway Bay Brewery

This brewery, based in Galway, is known for its craft beers and has a number of pubs across Ireland.

• The Porterhouse

Established in 1996, The Porterhouse is a craft brewery with several pubs in Dublin and other locations. It is known for its stouts, ales, and lagers.

• Franciscan Well

Located in Cork, Franciscan Well was established in 1998 and is known for its craft beers, including lagers, ales, and stouts.

• The White Hag

Based in Sligo, The White Hag is a craft brewery known for its innovative beers, including IPAs, stouts, and lagers.

Regional Breweries

• 8 Degrees Brewing

Located in Mitchelstown, County Cork, 8 Degrees Brewing is known for its range of craft beers, including IPAs, pale ales, and stouts.

• Dungarvan Brewing Company

Based in Dungarvan, County Waterford, this brewery produces a variety of traditional Irish ales and stouts.

• Kinnegar Brewing

Situated in Letterkenny, County Donegal, Kinnegar Brewing is known for its farmhouse-style beers and a variety of other craft brews.

• Trouble Brewing

Located in Kill, County Kildare, Trouble Brewing produces a range of craft beers, including IPAs, stouts, and pale ales.

• Metalman Brewing

Based in Waterford, Metalman Brewing is known for its craft beers, including pale ales, IPAs, and lagers.

See Also

• Beer in Ireland
• List of breweries in Northern Ireland
• List of breweries in the Republic of Ireland
• Alcoholic drinks in Ireland
• Irish beer
• Irish stout