Ireland
Murphy’s
Cork brewery whose stout is the best-known alternative to Guinness in Ireland, and a noticeably softer and sweeter interpretation of the style.
Also known as Murphy’s Brewery, Lady’s Well Brewery.
Why it matters
The principal Cork counterpoint to Dublin stout, and evidence that dry stout has meaningful internal variation rather than being one beer.
Details
| Founded | 1856 |
|---|---|
| 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.