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We track 122 breweries in Ireland. None currently rate Great or better. Lough Gill Brewery in Sligo leads the list at 3.93 (Fine).
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Great
Consistently produce world-class beer.
Fine
Make genuinely good beer, if not the pint you will still be talking about next year.
Poor
Not bad beer so much as unremarkable beer.
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Most craft beer drinkers pass these by.
Sligo, County Sligo, Ireland
The Lough Gill Brewery is the first brewery to be located in the Sligo Town borough in over 100 years. A town that once hosted 5 breweries. Beer has no boundary and we experiment with different flavors and styles ranging from Big Bold Imperial stouts to the thirst quenching range of sours we do.
Dublin 10, County Dublin, Ireland
A weekend project that has since ruined our lives, now complete with Dublin brewery and tears. Brewing and canning on site with a team of 12, lashing out the beers we want to see more of.
Londonderry, County Donegal, Ireland
Otterbank Brewing & Blending produce's high quality beer and is ranked #5 in Ireland. They are most well known for "So, It Begins", which is a Saison and "Mates Rates (Sabro)", which is a Session IPA. Their primary focus is brewing Saisons and Sours.
Lisdoonvarna, County Clare, Ireland
Burren Brewery produce's decent quality beer and is ranked #11 in Ireland. They are most well known for "Burren Black", which is an Irish Dry Stout and "Burren Red", which is an Irish Red Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Dark Beers and Amber Ales.
Ballymahon, County Longford, Ireland
Wild fermentation, mixed Fermentation & 100% Brettanomyces fermentation brewery based in Ballymahon, Co. Longford. Range of core beers also available - Cashmere IPA, Monksland Stout, House Saison & Mill Pils.
Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland
Welcome to the most central brewery in Ireland. Dead Centre Brewing Company is based on Custume Pier, Athlone on the beautiful River Shannon. Using local ingredients wherever possible, Dead Centre Brewing Company make great tasting, small batch beers that will set your taste buds alight.
Dublin 9, County Dublin, Ireland
The Format produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #9 in Ireland. They are most well known for "Vivid Illusions", which is an Imperial New England IPA and "Glutton For Punishment", which is a Russian Imperial Stout. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Rathcoole, County Dublin, Ireland
Lineman is an independent micro brewery, 100% owned and operated by the brewer. Founded in 2019 and based in Rathcoole, Co. Dublin, Ireland. We produce quality handcrafted beer across a diverse range of styles with something to please even the most demanding beer drinker. Stouts, Porters, Dark lager, Barrel-aged and hop-driven beer.
Dublin 12, County Dublin, Ireland
Third Barrel Brewing produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #10 in Ireland. They are most well known for "Shut Up Juice", which is a New England Pale Ale and "Instant Gratification", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Dingle Peninsula, County Kerry, Ireland
County Kerry's first micro brewery established in 2008 by Ireland's first female micro brewer at Tig Bhric a country pub over 100 years old. Brewing with its own water, Irish malted barley, whole hops, fresh yeast and botanical s added to seasonal s. Low volume beers hand made, brewed and packaged on site. Dispensed in cask, keg or bottle and available in specialist pubs and off licenses nationwide through Grand Cru Beers.
Dublin 11, County Dublin, Ireland
We’re a new brewery based in Glasnevin, Dublin along the banks of the Royal Canal, founded by brewer Shane Long and the families behind some of Dublin’s best known pubs. Pubs that have years of experience knowing the tastes of their customers. ‘Changing Times’ has created new locally brewed, authentic and refreshing tasting Irish drinks to meet changing tastes. Across the pub counters, customers were saying they were in the mood for change. They told these publican families that we should be brewing our own range. The wanted new, but refreshingly Irish draft beers. We listened and took note. That customer feedback led to chats, which became conversations, which became discussions between themselves and brewer Shane Long. That’s how Changing Times was born. Change has been good for modern Ireland. That is the spirit behind Changing Times - there’s always time for something new. Changing Times is about changing minds, one sip at a time!
Ennis, County Clare, Ireland
Brewing beer the way nature intended. Our great, great, great, great, great, grandfather farmed the land where our brewery now stands. Every time we would visit the farm growing up we would think ‘if only we could bottle this’!!! We aspire to brew beers that embody the charm and character of this idyllic hilltop farm on the west coast of Ireland.
Kilcoole, County Wicklow, Ireland
O Brother Brewing produce's good quality beer and is ranked #18 in Ireland. They are most well known for "The Nightcrawler", which is a Milk / Sweet Stout and "The Sinner", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
County Galway, Ireland
We are an independent artisan brewery based in the west of Ireland dedicated to the production of high quality, natural and full flavoured beers. All of our beers are craft brewed by combining the finest ingredients with traditional brewing techniques. The result is a beer that has received numerous awards, including being twice named as Ireland’s Best Beer.
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Hope Beer started out in 2015 when the brewery was founded by four friends with a passion for beer and business. What began as a series of late-night kitchen table discussions is now a state-of-the-art brewery, producing an extensive range of award-winning premium craft beers. Hope produces a core range of five distinct beer styles which are available all year round as well as two seasonals and a wide range of limited-edition beers. All Hope beers are brewed, bottled, canned and kegged at Howth Junction on Dublin’s Northside and are crafted to be the perfect accompaniment to food. Each beer has its own distinct name, story and taste experience; Discover our beers! Discover their stories!
Galway, County Galway, Ireland
Land & Labour produce's high quality beer and is ranked #2 in Ireland. They are most well known for "Saison de Coupage", which is a Bière de Coupage and "Cuvée L&L", which is a Bière de Coupage. Their primary focus is brewing Lambics and Saisons.
Redcross, County Wicklow, Ireland
Located 50km from Dublin in the small village of Redcross, Co. Wicklow, Wicklow Brewery was established in 2014 and produces a range of premium quality craft beers at its 15HL brewhouse. Tours of the brewery take place daily with music in the beerhall most week-ends.
Letterkenny, County Donegal, Ireland
Kinnegar Brewing makes a range of finely crafted, all natural farmhouse beers. The brewery is named after the nearby Kinnegar Beach just north of Rathmullan in County Donegal, and is based in Letterkenny, County Donegal, Ireland.
County Dublin, Ireland
Brickyard Brewing Co. is the next chapter of Two Sides Brewing, a collaborative brewing project led by Brickyard in Dundrum for the last number of years, originally born out of 57 The Headline. With Brickyard continuing to fly the flag for Two Sides for the last number of years, bringing everything under the Brickyard Brewing name felt like a natural evolution. A new name and a new chapter, but the same collaborative spirit and passion for great beer. Come visit our taproom at Brickyard Dundrum.
Newtown Mount Kennedy, County Wicklow, Ireland
At Wicklow Wolf, our mission is to brew exceptional beers without compromise and with true passion. Independently brewed for independent minds. We are locally rooted and at one with nature, brewing beers in a sustainable way.
Cork, County Cork, Ireland
Rising Sons Brewery produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #26 in Ireland. They are most well known for "Handsum IPA", which is an American IPA and "Changeling Pale Ale", which is an Other Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Ballinlough, County Roscommon, Ireland
Brewing without boundaries, in the wild west of Ireland, since 2014. We are Refreshingly Rare, grab one where you can. Now available direct from the brewery shop, and online from the brewery website.
Kilcoole, County Wicklow, Ireland
Larkin's Brewing Co produce's good quality beer and is ranked #13 in Ireland. They are most well known for "IPA", which is an American IPA and "Pale Ale", which is an American Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland
At Treaty City Brewing Company, we are passionate about Craft beer. We are an independent Artisan brewing company based in the west of Ireland. Our beers are small batch and handmade with the finest ingredients. Our brewing philosophy combines unparalleled flavor with exceptional quality to deliver the best possible beers to our customers.
Dingle, County Kerry, Ireland
A Micro brewery in a 150 year old former cowshed. Set up by 3 friends Aussie Barrett, Finn Mac Donnell & Séamus O'Loingsigh. Behind Dick Macks pub & Chewy and the Beast food yard. In Dingle town, Co Kerry, Ireland. Daily tours & beer tastings.
Dublin 7, County Dublin, Ireland
Hopkins & Hopkins produce's good quality beer and is ranked #39 in Ireland. They are most well known for "Barrelhead Pale Ale", which is an American Pale Ale and "HopburgH Helles", which is a Helles Lager. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and Amber Ales.
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Hopkins & Hopkins produce's good quality beer and is ranked #39 in Ireland. They are most well known for "Barrelhead Pale Ale", which is an American Pale Ale and "HopburgH Helles", which is a Helles Lager. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and Amber Ales.
Kill, County Kildare, Ireland
Dew Drop Brewhouse produce's unproven beer and is ranked #44 in Ireland. They are most well known for "'96 Oatmeal Pale Ale", which is an Other Pale Ale and "No Fury", which is a Helles Lager. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and Pale Lagers.
Cork, County Cork, Ireland
In 1998, Shane Long established the 7th Microbrewery in Ireland, before it was cool! Since then, the brewery has produced some award winning beers enjoyed the world over. As one of the Original 7 Microbreweries in Ireland, it’s time for a new generation to take the reigns. Introducing: Original 7 Beverage Co.
Cork, County Cork, Ireland
We’re really proud of the beers that we make here in our tiny brewery. There are no additives and we proudly brew according to the principles of the German purity law which means that we use four ingredients to make our beer. Quality and taste are paramount to us and we formulated the beers below specifically to work with the food we offer in our four restaurants. We hope you enjoy!
Cork, County Cork, Ireland
Hopsicle Brewing produce's high quality beer and is ranked #4 in Ireland. They are most well known for "Haus of Fionn 2.0", which is a New Zealand Pale Ale and "Haus of Fionn", which is a New England Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and Sours.
Dublin 4, County Dublin, Ireland
What's the Craic? Craic is a beer community that champions independent Irish beer, and showcases the amazing talents of brewers all across the island of Ireland. We've been running a range of online and in-person events over the past few years, which have helped beer fans to connect with breweries, hear a bit about their story, and most importantly, taste some of their delicious brews. Our social community platform lets you get involved in the beery chats, and keep up to date with events and general news from around the Irish beer scene. The aim of the community is to provide a welcoming space where beer fans can chat, learn about beer, and connect with others. Join us to expand your beer knowledge, engage with our community of beer fans, and have a bit of craic while you’re at it!
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Downtime Brewing produce's unproven beer and is ranked #48 in Ireland. They are most well known for "Knockboy Mountain IPA", which is an Other IPA and "Bojangles", which is a Red IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs.
Dublin 12, County Dublin, Ireland
Fat Walrus Brewery produce's unproven beer and is ranked #46 in Ireland. They are most well known for "Amuse the Muse", which is an American IPA and "PEACHfork", which is a Cream Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Mitchelstown, County Cork, Ireland
Dedicated to providing the savvy Irish consumer with tasty beer produced from the finest natural ingredients. Try something different. Try something Naturally Adventurous.
Galway, County Galway, Ireland
Everything = Value. This is the ethos and vision that inspires us at N17 - we see value in everything and everyone. We make the most of underused resources from the materials, water, and energy we use to the expertise and unique contribution of our community members and professional network.
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
DOT Brew produce's decent quality beer and is ranked #25 in Ireland. They are most well known for "Pursuit of Juicy", which is an Imperial New England IPA and "Straight Up IPA", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Kill, County Kildare, Ireland
Trouble Brewing was founded when three friends, Thomas Prior, Stephen Clinch and Paul O Connor had visited one too many pubs that had no variety in the beers available, and decided that something needed to be done about it. So over a few of Thomas’s home-brewed bottles they set about starting a brewery that would go some way to addressing the issue. Figuring that beer should be presented in a humorous and fun way, they chose to name the brewery Trouble Brewing. The brewing equipment was procured from Sioux Falls in South Dakota, USA and set-up in Allenwood, Co. Kildare.
Kill, County Kildare, Ireland
Trouble Brewing was founded when three friends, Thomas Prior, Stephen Clinch and Paul O Connor had visited one too many pubs that had no variety in the beers available, and decided that something needed to be done about it. So over a few of Thomas’s home-brewed bottles they set about starting a brewery that would go some way to addressing the issue. Figuring that beer should be presented in a humorous and fun way, they chose to name the brewery Trouble Brewing. The brewing equipment was procured from Sioux Falls in South Dakota, USA and set-up in Allenwood, Co. Kildare.
Sallins, County Kildare, Ireland
2017 sees Kildare Brewing Co. born. We are passionate about our beer & decided why get our beer from the mainstream goliaths when we can make our own while supporting local farmers, employment & what our customers want - which is fresh hand made beer.
Templemore, County Tipperary, Ireland
Formerly known as White Gypsy. Micro Brewery in Templemore, Co.Tipperary producing seriously good beer.White Gypsy's Russian Imperial Stout was the first ever beer to win a food writers guild award in 2016. Run by Ireland's longest serving Irish brewer, WhiteField specialises in traditional, well crafted beers and oak aging methods.
Enniscorthy, County Wexford, Ireland
Brennan's Brewery is just the latest chapter in a rich family tradition. Brennan's Brewery's passion for brewing and love for the pub industry can be traced back four generations, in both Ireland and Britain, to 1905 when a young Patrick J Brennan, from Kildare, Ireland, would become an apprentice brewer in Dublin. This lineage continued when his son, James Brennan, followed in his fathers footsteps, learning the art and life of a cooper, expertly trained to make wooden beer casks, barrels, vats, buckets, tubs, troughs and other staved containers from timber. He went on to become a master cooper in the 1940's and 1950's. A young barman and carpenter Patrick Brennan, grandson of Patrick J Brennan, would meet a young Ellen Martin, from Enniscorthy, county Wexford, in the busy city of Dublin during the 1950s which would lead the family path in the hospitality industry spanning more than 55 years. Patrick and Ellen's son Peter and his family has carried on his great grandfather's passion for brewing by developing Brennan's Brewery, and its innovative products, In the tradition of an exceptional family heritage, honors the culmination of years of testing and adapting unique brewing techniques to deliver the perfect dark beer
Galway, County Galway, Ireland
Soulwater produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #33 in Ireland. They are most well known for "Bullet Proof IPA", which is an American IPA and "Kojack", which is an Oatmeal Stout. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Roscrea, County Tipperary, Ireland
We set out to create something more than just a beer; we wanted to create an experience. A community, if you will, which brings people together and encourages them to create and contribute, to learn and enjoy. We are four life long friends and four brothers who have grown up living across four continents. We seek out the challenge of new experiences and adventure matched only by the familiar of home, family, friends and good banter. Our followers are the discerning few who like to go off the beaten track in search of unique experiences. They see things differently, they want to live originally. Canvas' products respond to their desire for quality and craft, while the Canvas Community provides them with a platform to share their adventures and the unique experiences in life.
Ballymote, County Sligo, Ireland
We came together in late 2013 with the ambition of building an innovative and ambitious brewery here is Sligo. We've got an eclectic team, with several skill sets and backgrounds from across 2 continents combining to create The White Hag, Sligo's first brewery in over 100 years. We set out to make Interesting and innovative beers, with a nod towards the ancient and classic beer styles that were common in our hinterland for generations. While known for our award winning stout range and a stellar set of IPAs that make up most of our core range, our sour programme is emerging as probably our point of differentiation. The Púca sour range in particular has captured the imagination of the beer consumer who wants a tart, effervescent mixed fermentation sour beer. It's supported by our Heather sour, Apple sour and a few other special and collaboration sours we've made along the way. We also collaborate with many of our peers in the industry, and have made beers with breweries from across the world that have been truly ground breaking for us. We're also home to a unique crowd funded barrel-aging programme of over 40,000 litres of specially brewed beer on oak.
County Monaghan, Ireland
Our small brewery is housed on the farm, just a short distance from the old homestead. We are set amongst the rolling drumlins of County Monaghan, just a few miles from the birthplace of Patrick Kavanagh, the inspiration for our India Pale Ale – Stony Grey IPA. Our aim is to create distinct beers that are brewed with care and affection. Our brewer has created a range of well balanced and flavoursome ales that reflect the changing face of the beer market in Ireland.
County Mayo, Ireland
Well it all began as a rebellion against our day jobs as veterinarians..we were feeling depressed about all the on-call in our job and the lack of time to pursue our other interests. We talked about what else we would like to do with our lives and pretty soon the conversation got around to BEER. We love beer, especially Belgian beer. Bart is Belgian and over the years Cillian has come to love the Belgian styles of beer. We decided that within 5 years we would be running a successful microbrewery specialising in Belgian style beers. The Beginning...
Dublin 8, County Dublin, Ireland
Rascals Brewing Co produce's unproven beer and is ranked #49 in Ireland. They are most well known for "Wunderbar IPA", which is an American IPA and "Big Hop Red", which is an American Red Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Dublin Southside, County Dublin, Ireland
Well, what can we say? We’re two homebrewers who brew bigger. Like most homebrewers, we dreamed of one day opening a brewery. So, after a lot of planning, stress, blood, sweat, tears and hugs, we’re here. We launched Stone Barrel in November 2013 with one simple aim, to brew the kind of craft beers we love drinking. The good thing for you is that we love them all! We’re living the dream and dreaming of beer! It’s all good!
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