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.

Loop Head Pilsner on Loop Head Penninsula

29.06.2025

The Return of the Lager: Why Pilsners Are Back in the Spotlight

Craft lagers are back in style. Discover why pilsners are rising in popularity and why brewers and drinkers alike are craving clean, crisp flavour.

Craft lagers are back in style. Discover why pilsners are rising in popularity and why brewers and drinkers alike are craving clean,

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Western Herd Brewing Loop Head Pilsner with Saaz Hops

24.04.2025

Why We Love Saaz Hops – Elegance, Spice, and Old-World Charm

In this latest instalment of our Storeroom Series, we’re turning the spotlight on a true classic of the hop world – Saaz. Known for its delicate aroma, subtle spice, and deep-rooted brewing heritage, Saaz hops might not be the loudest hop in the storeroom, but it’s one we reach for time…

In this latest instalment of our Storeroom Series, we’re turning the spotlight on a true classic of the hop world – Saaz. Known

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30.10.2024

Meet Your New Favorite: Loop Head Pilsner

Discover Western Herd’s Loop Head Pilsner: a classic, straw-colored brew with a clear appearance. Crafted with Saaz and Perle hops, it offers a clean, malt-forward taste and a slightly fruity, dry finish—a refreshing nod to the pure pilsner style from Ireland’s scenic west coast.

Discover Western Herd's Loop Head Pilsner: a classic, straw-colored brew with a clear appearance. Crafted with Saaz and Perle hops, it offers

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