Sullivan’s Brewing Company was established in Kilkenny city in the midlands of Ireland in 1702. Up until the early 1700s, brewing on a large scale was a rarity. This resulted in many small breweries springing up all around the country, with little or no consistency in the beer that was being produced. Back then, to guarantee that each pint was as good as the last, required brewing on a bigger, more exacting scale.

Enter Mr. Sullivan, a man of high morals, integrity and a good nose for great beer. Through his belief and hard work he established a brewery the likes of which had never been seen in Kilkenny. He only used the very best local ingredients and the very best brewing methods to ensure that every barrel of Sullivan’s Red Ale that left his brewery was as good as the one that had gone before. We won’t spoil the rest of the Sullivan story here but its a compelling one.

Sullivan’s Ales

Maltings Irish Red Ale is traditionally brewed using only Kilkenny-grown ale malt, which includes three special darker malts and three varieties of hops. The fermentation and maturation process employs cask ale yeast, while the no-rush brewing method ensures a smooth, balanced classic ale.

Black Marble Stout is a full flavoured traditional Irish Dry Stout, with notable roast coffee and fruit notes blanced by a delicious hop bitterness.

Irish Gold Ale is traditionally brewed with lightly roasted Cara malt and finished with First Gold Aroma hops.

Expert Brewer

Ian Hamilton has 40 years of brewery and packaging experience in Ireland, the United Kingdom, and Africa. He is experienced in production of world-class ales, stouts, and lagers. Hamilton is widely considered to be one of Ireland’s most experienced technical brewers. All ales use only the finest locally-sourced ingredients.

If you are ever in Kilkenny, stop by and try some beer at the taproom.

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