The Big Interview

‘It’s a sipping type of product, a perfect fit with Gen Z’ – Aidan Murphy of Galway Hooker

It’s all change at Galway Hooker, with the sale of the craft beer brewery to Connacht Hospitality Group – but its co-founder is ready for new challenges, including running the brewery as the firm plans an entry into the US market

Aidan Murphy, co-founder of Galway Hooker: ‘I was in a pub with a friend, as all great ideas start, and he said: “You know what, we should open a brewery in Kinsale”.’ Picture: Mike Shaughnessy

Name: Aidan Murphy

Lives: Galway city

Age: 47

Family: married to Cathy Ryan

My working day: “It’s a small team, so a bit of everything, including production, admin, sales and logistics.”

My perfect weekend: “Outdoors playing tennis, golf, sea swimming or surfing. All rounded off with a craft beer in good company.”

Early bird or night owl: “Early bird.”

Twitter, LinkedIn or Instagram: “Don’t use them personally, but have business accounts.”

In depth:

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