Brewing Insights

Setting up a brewery on a rural farm on the Wild Atlantic Way was not without its challenges. Here we offer an insight into those challenges, how we got started and more importantly, how we kept on going.

26.05.2025

Why We Love Kilmaley – Heritage, Hurling and Beer

There has been a bit of chatter about Kilmaley online this last week and we couldn’t let it go without setting the record straight. In one of the latest episode of the 2 Johnnys Podcast a guest from our own parish of Kilmaley claimed that there’s only “a shop, a…

There has been a bit of chatter about Kilmaley online this last week and we couldn’t let it go without setting the

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07.12.2024

Your Western Herd Christmas Survival Kit

The festive season is upon us – a time of joy, laughter, questionable jumpers, and the kind of chaos only family gatherings can bring. Fear not! Western Herd is here to arm you with the ultimate Christmas survival kit – our beers. Whether you’re navigating the tricky waters of a…

The festive season is upon us – a time of joy, laughter, questionable jumpers, and the kind of chaos only family gatherings

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06.08.2024

Introducing Spanish Point American Pale Ale: The Legend Continues

We’re thrilled to announce the second batch release of our much-loved Spanish Point American Pale Ale. Drawing inspiration from the historic Spanish Armada, this Pale Ale captures the essence of adventure and exploration, perfectly suited for our dedicated followers and beer aficionados. What is Spanish Point American Pale Ale? Spanish…

We’re thrilled to announce the second batch release of our much-loved Spanish Point American Pale Ale. Drawing inspiration from the historic Spanish

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07.12.2023

Forge-d in Clare

During lockdown when we were all confined to our own 5km radius we really took the time to notice and appreciate our environment. Walking past the Centurial Sphere as you enter the town of Ennis everyday led us to Conor Murray, the 5th generation blacksmith from The Forge in Kilkee….

During lockdown when we were all confined to our own 5km radius we really took the time to notice and appreciate our

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22.11.2023

What exactly is an IPA?

Have you tried Blue Jumper IPA yet? We love old school west coast American IPAs and Blue Jumper is true to the style. Bold, bitter and bangin’ with American hops. But what exactly is an IPA? IPA stands for India Pale Ale. It is a style of beer that originated…

Have you tried Blue Jumper IPA yet? We love old school west coast American IPAs and Blue Jumper is true to the

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07.06.2016

Printing the labels for our Irish Craft Beer

With our labels ready to go, the next step was getting them to the printers. When it came to selecting a printer, the choice was pretty simple. We went with the multi-award winning Label Factory based in Clonmel, Co. Tipperary. We began the process by contacting Susan to discuss our…

With our labels ready to go, the next step was getting them to the printers. When it came to selecting a printer,

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31.05.2016

Do you want to build an Irish Microbrewery…..

“Some fellas down in Cork imported a load of buffalos and went over to Italy to learn how to make mozzarella. Or there’s a farmer in Kilkenny producing ethically raised veal? Or a family in Kerry are raising rare breeds of cattle.” It was so interesting to see what other…

“Some fellas down in Cork imported a load of buffalos and went over to Italy to learn how to make mozzarella. Or

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24.05.2016

A Visit to the White Hag Irish microbrewery in Sligo

With the kids safely dropped off at the crèche, my husband Enda and I headed north on a day trip from Ennis to Sligo to visit the White Hag Irish microbrewery in Ballymote in Sligo. We had met James, one of the founders at the Doolin Craft Beer Festival in…

With the kids safely dropped off at the crèche, my husband Enda and I headed north on a day trip from Ennis

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