Kostis Karathanasis  Brewing in Ireland has a very long history.  Approximately, the alcohol consumed in Ireland is beer.  By the beginning of the nineteenth century there were over two hundred breweries in the country. During the nineteenth century the number of breweries fell to about fifty, and by 2007 only 12 remained.  In 1998 Ireland produced approximately 8.5m. hectolitres of beer.

Guinness is an Irish stout that originated in the brewery of Arthur Guinness, in 1778. Guinness is one of the most successful beer brands worldwide. It is brewed in almost 60 countries and is available in over 120. Guinness stout is made from water, barley, roast malt extract and hops. (Malt is made by the processing of barley and other cereals) Alcohol: 5%

Harp Lager tastes like a milkshake. It is really refreshing, smooth and solid. It was created by the Guinness’ brewery in 1960. Alcohol: 4.5%

Kilkenny Irish Cream Ale is originated in the Smithwick's brewery, Ireland’s oldest brewery. The beer is older than some countries, dating back to the fourteenth century. It has a creamy head like Guinness. The taste has the rich aroma and flavor of toasted malt. It's sweet and creamy. Alcohol: 5%

Irish red ales get their red colour from the small amounts of roasted barley they contain. Murphy's Irish Red was originally brewed as Lady's Well Ale in 1856. Murphy's Irish Red contains some caramel and signs of fruit. Alcohol: 5%

Think chocolate milk topped with a double shot of espresso and finished with some caramel. Murphy's is one of the fastest growing stout brands in the world and one of the most popular as well. Alcohol: 4%

Ohara's Celtic Stout is originated in Carlow’s brewery. Carlow Brewing Company was founded in 1996. It is a combination of hops and roasted barley. Alcohol: 4.3%