Trouble in mind for Kildare Brewer Trouble Bewing

The Kildare brewer rose out of an employment setback suffered by co-founder Stephen Clinch

Stephen Clinch, co-owner, Trouble Brewing: Exporting is a natural next step Picture: Maura Hickey

Founded in 2010, Trouble Brewing is a Co Kildare-based brewery that grew out of circumstance and opportunity for its Dublin-born founders.

Stephen Clinch had just lost his job and was trying to work out what to do next back in 2009. The Cabra native decided to split the difference by going back to college and starting a brewery with his friends Paul O’Connor and Thomas Prior.

“I was working in the DIY trade ...