Beer in Cork
Beer history, breweries and beer culture in Cork (Ireland).
The city has its own stouts, Murphy’s and Beamish, which many locals prefer to Guinness. The Franciscan Well Brewery (1998) brews on the site of a former Franciscan monastery whose well was believed to have healing powers.
Breweries in Cork
Murphy’s
Stout from Cork, a little milder and sweeter than Guinness.
Known for: Murphy’s Irish Stout
Beamish
Long-established stout from Cork.
Known for: Beamish Irish Stout
Franciscan Well
Small brewery on the site of an old Franciscan monastery.
Known for: Rebel Red
Beer history of Cork
- 1792
The Beamish brewery is founded in Cork.
- 1856
The Murphy family starts brewing in Cork. Its stout is a little milder and sweeter than Guinness.
- 1998
The Franciscan Well Brewery starts brewing on the site of an old Franciscan friary in Cork.