Wicklow Brewery was set up in 2014 as a result of the increasing demand for Craft Beer in Ireland and lack of suppliers at that time. Leigh & Ashley Williams who are also co-owners of the popular Mickey Finn’s Pub became aware of this growth market and were unable to source any craft beer for their own venue. After much research, they decided to build their own Brewery and produce beers on-site adjacent to Mickey Finn’s Pub. These beers would be sold on and off site, initially in keg format to the local hospitality venues.
Four years on and with major International Awards under our belt we are now canning and bottling and going nationwide with our beers. Our beers are on tap in over 50 venues and available in most hotels in Co Wicklow along with numerous off sales establishments.
With increased demand, we have purchased extra tanks which will double our capacity and we are very excited about the future of the ‘Wicklow Brewery’.
We are producing genuine craft beer, which is brewed and canned in the Brewery on-site in Redcross. We use our own well water and zero chemicals, brewing in small batches to enhance taste and character. Consumers can take a sensory trip to Wicklow Brewery, where they can take a Brewery Tour and afterwards indulge in some Food & Beer Pairing whilst aromas of fresh beer being brewed surround them as they Brewers work alongside them.
Draught, half pint. @«Big Grill Festival 2019», 17/08/2019. Clean yellow colour with a medium white head. Aroma is dank and fruity. Taste is the same, leading to a medium bitter finish. Next one please!
Draught at IBS19. Jet black with a cream head. Aroma of light roast malt. Flavour is dry roast, a little ash, smoky base, long dry bitterness, good stout.
In a plastic cup along a stream in the shade on a gorgeous day at Glendalough. Deep amber copper in color with a rich frothy off white head that persists. Bready caramel and toffee with a hint of earthy citrus to counter.
Served in a plastic cup from the cafe with fantastic ambience just outside the Monastic site at Glendalough. Bready crackery malt light floral spicy hop aroma and flavor. Pretty nice lager.
On draft. Clear yellow gold, rocky white head, some nice lacing on the glass. Nose of cellar, earthy aromas and hay. Taste is a bit metallic with some nice bready notes. Short dry finish.