“A Continent of Beer – Ireland”, presented by John Duffy

Ireland has a diverse and exciting beer scene, one which has sprung back to life in the last couple of decades after a century of consolidation and closures at the hands of multinational brewing concerns. Today, almost every county has a brewery, some with particular specialisations, including barrel-ageing and wild fermentation. With the multinationals still very much a dominant force in Irish brewing, finding independent beer can be tricky for the visitor. This workshop offers a guide to the current scene, including some of the hidden corners where the most interesting Irish beers can be found.