WICKLOW WOLF
Independent By Nature
At Wicklow Wolf, our mission is to brew exceptional beers without compromise and with true passion. Independently brewed for independent minds. We are locally rooted and at one with nature, brewing beers in a sustainable way.
In 2022 we took our commitment to sustainability one step further, we have commissioned the installation of over 120Kw of solar panels, covering the entirety of our 17,000 sq ft brewery roof. Find out more on our sustainability by following the links below.
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Wicklow Wolf Brewing Company are officially a Certified B Corporation as of September 2024, a significant milestone on our journey. We are the first brewery in Ireland to join the global B Corp community.
This certification is a testament to our commitment to doing business the right way – prioritising the planet, our people, and the community together with our focus on brewing exceptional craft beer.
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Have you got your hands on our re-release of `Call of Juicy: Black Hops`?
This smooth and juicy Black IPA if packed full with flavours of citrus and tropical fruits paired with a rich, creamy milk chocolate body and a hint of roasted malts. With its dark, opaque colour and creamy head, it`s the perfect balance of hop-forward juice and roasty goodness.
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Have you got your hands on our re-release of our fan favourite `Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Four Bean Apex`?
We have taken our delicious Oatmeal Stout, Apex and let our brewer’s imagination run wild. Aged for 12 months in specially selected bourbon barrels to allow the flavours deepen and develop over time. We then added vanilla, tonka, cocoa and coffee beans (thanks to our friends in @neveradaystrouble for the delicious coffee beans).
This beer is even better than we remember. It has developed into a rich, complex stout, full of flavour and aroma. You can expect decadent savoury notes with hints of cinnamon, clove, mixed spice, roast coffee, velvety smooth chocolate, Vanilla and a touch of oak.
Get it before it goes extinct.
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Just in time for our 10th Birthday, we`re releasing one of our most requested and highly rated Endangered Species to date, Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Four Bean Apex! This fan-favourite has spent 12 months in hand-selected bourbon barrels, allowing its bold flavours to develop and deepen.
This rich, complex Imperial Stout is full of complex flavours and aromas – expect savoury notes, hints of cinnamon, clove, mixed spice, and roast coffee, all wrapped up in velvety smooth chocolate and vanilla with a touch of oak.
Back for a very limited time, this one won’t be around for long – grab a can and join us in celebrating 10 years of Wicklow Wolf!
Roaming free and available in all good independent of licences next week.
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Call of Juicy: Black Hops is back!
The latest revival from our Endangered Species series as we celebrate our 10th birthday, Call of Juicy: Black Hops has long been one of our favourite releases and names we have had to date. It also marks the 50th release of our Endangered Species series.
Expect bold flavours of citrus and tropical fruits paired with a rich, creamy milk chocolate body and a hint of roasted malts. With its dark, opaque colour and creamy head, it`s the perfect balance of hop-forward juice and roasty goodness.
Originally released as No. 18 in the series back in 2021, this smooth and juicy 6.5% Black IPA is back from extinction but not for long!
Escaping from the brewery next week!
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A NIGHT TO REMEMBER!
Last Friday, we marked 10 years of Wicklow Wolf with an unforgettable Long Table Beer Dinner at the Grain Store, @killruddery.
From sharing stories to enjoying some special limited edition beers, it was a night filled with great company, incredible food, and, of course, exceptional beer! Thank you to everyone who joined us and supported us over the years – we wouldn’t be here without you!
We even had a special toast to our Managing Director, Quincey Fennelly, who celebrated his 60th birthday over the weekend!
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Locavore Autumn 2024 is a beer that champions Wicklow and Irish terroir brewed using locally grown Irish barley. A Barrel Aged Irish Barleywine aged for 12 months in ex Oloroso and ex Pedro Ximenez barrels, that had @fercullenwhiskey 21 year old Single Malt Whiskey aged in them.
Releasing into the wild next week. #IndependentByNature
Here`s to six years of Pointy Shoes, a Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout brewed to celebrate our birthday.
Have you managed to keep any?
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We`re extremely excited to be back as sponsors of this years @ecotrailwicklow on Saturday September 28th. Starting from Bray seafront and over the incredible trails that Wicklow has to offer, runners will take on distances from 10km to 80km.
We`ll be set up at the finish line ready to serve up refreshing pints of non-alcoholic beer to all runners!
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The Wicklow Wolf Running Club will be taking on their ninth run of the year on Friday the 20th of September. Meeting at the JB Malone Carpark in Lough Tay, we will have a short and a long route available. Join us for a fun, social run followed by some well earned Wicklow Wolf beers!
Find out more information at the link in our bio.
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Wicklow Wolf is now a Certified B Corporation!
As we celebrate 10 years of brewing exceptional beer, we`re proud to say we are B Corp certified—recognising our commitment to sustainability, our people, and the community. We are the first brewery in Ireland to join the global B Corp community.
This marks the next chapter in our journey to brew exceptional beer while giving back to the land that inspires everything we do. Thank you to our amazing team, customers and consumers for being part of the pack!
What is B Corp?
Certified B Corps are businesses that meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability. The certification process assesses businesses across five key impact areas: governance, workers, community, environment, and customers. Becoming a B Corp means committing to balancing profit with purpose.
For us at Wicklow Wolf, this certification represents joining a global community of like-minded businesses who share our mission of driving positive change. From reducing our carbon footprint to fostering an inclusive work environment, being a B Corp reinforces our long-standing dedication to doing what’s right for our people, our planet, and our future.
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Brought back from extinction to celebrate our 10th Birthday, Bark & Bite is a Double IPA brewed with classic American hops of Simcoe, Cascade, Columbus and Centennial. Expect piney, fruity notes with a strong malty backbone and medium bitterness.
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Pointy Shoes 2024 is a Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout, aged in Bourbon barrels for 12 months and brewed to celebrate our 10th birthday. Coming in at 12%, you can expect smooth bourbon notes of oak and vanilla, complimented with coffee and chocolate from the malt bill.
Available in the wild now.
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We`re delighted to be back pouring at the @dublinbeerfestival for the first time since 2016. Make sure you stop by for a chat and a beer this weekend!
Stay tuned to see what we have tapped for the weekend.
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We`re delighted to host the legendary Mary Coughlan live at our brewery for what promises to be a very special concert all in aid of the Newcastle Community Development fund.
Grab your tickets now for a day full of great beer and music, with all proceeds going to a fantastic local charity.
Tickets are €30.00 and can be purchased at the link in our bio.
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Introducing Endangered Species no. 48, Bark & Bite. A beer originally brewed to celebrate our 3rd Birthday, we have brought it back from extinction for our 10th Birthday. We have taken this classic and given it a little update, but this Double IPA’s bite is still just as powerful as its bark.
Releasing into the wild this week.
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Introducing Endangered Species no. 49, Pointy Shoes 2024. First released in 2019 to mark our 5th Birthday. Pointy Shoes 2024, a Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout, aged in Bourbon barrels for 12 months, was brewed to celebrate our 10th birthday.
Releasing into the wild this week and available at the Taproom now.
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Join us on Saturday 14th September at the brewery for a very special event as part of the Castle Music Festival.
We`re delighted to host the legendary Mary Coughlan live at our brewery for what promises to be a very special event all in aid of the Newcastle Community Development fund.
All proceeds go to a great cause, so grab your tickets now and enjoy a day of incredible music in a unique setting. See you there!
Tickets are €30.00 and can be purchased here: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/thecastlemusicfestival. Doors open at 2.30pm.
The Castle Music Festival is a brand new festival set in Newcastle, Co. Wicklow and promises a weekend of live performances, local culture, and ancient charm all in aid of charity.
First brewed to celebrate our 3rd Birthday in 2017, we`ve brought this beer back as Endangered Species no. 48 to celebrate our 10th Birthday.
What beer did we brew?
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LONG TABLE DINNER – CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF WICKLOW WOLF!
Join us on the 27th September in raising a glass as we celebrate in style with a Wicklow Wolf Beer inspired Seasonal Supper, on Long Tables, in The Grain Store @killruddery. Immerse yourself in an evening that brings together our love for Wicklow, exceptional local food, and extraordinary beer.
From our humble beginnings in an old bakery in Bray to our state-of-the-art brewery in Newtownmountkennedy, this is a night to look back at an incredible journey with the co-founders, Quincey Fennelly and Simon Lynch. Kick off the evening with snacks and a welcome drink before indulging in a four-course meal crafted by Head Chef Niall O’Sullivan and his team. Each dish is a tribute to the land we cherish, featuring ingredients from the Kilruddery farm, expertly paired with both beloved classics and first-pour exclusives from Wicklow Wolf.
As you dine, enjoy guided tastings and stories that highlight our shared passion for sustainable brewing, our history, and a glimpse into what the next 10 years holds for Wicklow Wolf. We invite you to be part of this unforgettable night for a true celebration of beer, food, and the wild spirit of Wicklow that continues to inspire us every day.
Limited tickets available and tickets cost €80 per person and can be purchased the link in our bio.
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