The jewel of Irish brewing

We are regarded, and regard ourselves, as a nation with a historical and cultural affinity with beer.

We gave the world Guinness, Murphy’s, Smithwick’s and Beamish. However, in world terms, Ireland is a brewing oaf, lacking in diversity and public engagement.

Almost every town and city in Britain, Belgium and Germany has a brace of breweries and a following of loyal local supporters. However, the brewing industry here has been steamrolled out of ...