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A pioneer of the modern craft beer movement, famous for its innovation and quality, Galway Hooker has developed a reputation as one of Ireland’s leading breweries.

Established in 2006, Galway Hooker produced the original Irish Pale Ale - now the most popular style of craft beer in the country. We also produce a diverse range of core and seasonal beers both on draught and in bottle. We consider beer to be like any other food: the fresher and less processed the better. Our beers are therefore devoid of any preservatives and are brewed using only malt, hops yeast and water.

Galway Hooker is Ireland’s third oldest independent brewery and the oldest existing brewery in Connacht. In 2014 the business expanded into a new state of the art facility in Oranmore, making it one of Ireland’s largest and best equipped craft breweries.
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7.6/10
Passion fruit, mango, tropical and effervescent
Tried from Draft on 22 Oct 2025 at 14:46

6.1/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 6 Flavor 5 Texture 7 Overall 6
Clear ruby red, small head. Fruity aroma, berries at first, some oak and caramel. Lightly malty, lightly fruity, berries flavour, cherry, slightly vinous, hint of oak and spice, quite messy. Light to medium body, soft to moderate carbonation, tart and dry. While there is whiskey present, I detect something foul here, thinking it might be infected.
Tried on 31 Jul 2025 at 20:31

6.5/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 5.5 Flavor 6.5 Texture 6 Overall 7
On tap at O'Connell's Pub, Galway. Unclear golden, small off-white head. Moderately fruity, tropical aroma, candy, passion fruit. Light fruity flavour, citrus, tropical, passion fruit. Light to medium body, smooth and creamy, slightly cloying, finishes dry.
Tried from Draft on 30 Jul 2025 at 18:23

7.1/10 — Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 7 Overall 7
On tap at O'Connell's Pub, Galway. Hazy amber, firm creamy off-white to tan head. Soft to moderate fruity aroma, dried fruit and toast with hints of peach. Lightly fruity flavour, dried fruit, and stone fruit, with cherry and peach dominating. Sweet caramely flavour balanced with toast, spice and some butter. Smooth, creamy, medium body, soft carbonation, dry finish.
Tried from Draft at O'Connell's on 30 Jul 2025 at 18:20

8.1/10 — Appearance 9 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 9 Overall 7.5
On tap at King's Head Pub, Galway. Unclear amber, moderately lasting creamy tan head. Soft to moderate caramel aroma, moderately toasty, light dried fruit nad light bread. Flavour is sweet, toasty, bready, caramely, with light bitterness and a dry finish. Smooth, soft texture and carbonation, drinkable and balanced.
Tried from Draft at The Kings Head on 29 Jul 2025 at 11:43

6/10
Mild hops, juicy, slightly watery. Very light in all.
Tried from Draft on 23 Jun 2025 at 02:35

8/10
Smooth, coffee, roasted malts, pleasantly bitter finish. Just a fantastic Irish stout.
Tried on 23 Jun 2025 at 01:04

7/10
Smells strongly of whiskey. Tastes of whiskey, malt, and grains. Finishes a bit bitter. Quite nice.
Tried from Bottle on 23 Jun 2025 at 00:14

7/10 — Appearance 7 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 7.5 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Tried on 16 May 2025 at 20:31

6.5/10 — Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 6.5 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Tap at FOB, Rimini, Italy. Pours a little opaque gold, partially transparent, with fine white foam. Aroma is hoppy, herbaceous. Body and carbonation are average. Taste is medium bitter, with just a hint of sweetness behind. Finally is average.
Tried from Draft on 30 Apr 2025 at 17:09