A fresh and zingy Pale Ale with a floral aroma. The biscuity malt flavours and citrus hops develop into a crisp dry finish. Perfect with barbecued meats, seafood and mature farmhouse cheeses. An initial sweetness and nuttiness is followed by a clean and crisp finish. Recommended with spicy foods, chicken, pizza or simply on its own.
Our ethos is to brew natural, full flavoured, high quality and preservative free beers. The results are beers that have received numerous awards, including Gold Medals at the Irish Food Awards in , and β the only Irish brewery to have achieved this distinction.
Established in , 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. Our beers are named after the iconic traditional sailing boats used off the west coast of Ireland to transport cargo between the mainland and islands.
Designed originally as fishing craft these boats were used chiefly for carrying goods such as livestock, turf and more importantly beer across Galway Bay from Connemara and County Mayo to the Aran Islands and the Burren. Our beers are likewise known for there craftsmanship which imparts strength, flavour and its defined characteristics.
