Brewing Insights

It’s Friday night. The week’s behind you, the fridge is stocked, and that familiar aroma of your favourite curry takeaway is filling the kitchen. Whether it’s a creamy korma, a fiery vindaloo or a spicy jalfrezi, the right beer can elevate your dish and bring balance to the heat, spice,…

What a weekend! From the first tee shot to the final nervy putts, this Ryder Cup had everything. For us, it felt extra special watching Rory McIlroy step up and Shane Lowry sink that unforgettable, match-clinching putt that retained the Ryder Cup for Europe. It’s the bromance we didn’t know we needed just when we needed…

At Western Herd, we’re always thinking about the best way to get our beers from our brewhouse to your glass. One of the biggest considerations is can size — how much beer is just the right amount? It’s a question that’s been making waves in beer circles recently, especially after…

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…

First things first, a big congratulations to our friend Steven Deasy at Wildfire Pizza, who’ve just been featured in The Irish Independent as one of the top pizza spots in the country — and the place Michelin-starred chefs go when they’re off duty. No surprise to us. He’s been serving…

When the sun finally shows its face on the west coast, there’s only one thing for it: find yourself a sunny spot, sit back, and crack open one of our Top 5 cold ones. At Western Herd, we know a thing or two about brewing beers that hit just right…