Ireland
Beamish
The other historic Cork stout, drier and more roast-forward than Murphy’s and long the third of the Irish stout trio.
Also known as Beamish and Crawford.
Why it matters
Completes the Irish stout picture, and its Cork origin makes the point that "Irish stout" is not one city’s beer.
Details
| Founded | 1792 |
|---|---|
| Where | Ireland |
| Status | Operating |
| Ownership | Part of the Heineken group as understood at the review date. Recorded 2026-08-16; ownership changes without announcement. |
Reference beers
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Styles it is associated with
- Dry stout — Sharp roasted-barley bitterness over a light body and a very dry finish — much lighter to drink than its colour suggests.
Traditions
- Irish stout brewing — The Dublin divergence from London porter, built on unmalted roasted barley and later on nitrogen dispense.
Other breweries in Ireland
Last reviewed 2026-08-16.