Endangered Species

Introducing Endangered Species no. 62, Pointy Shoes 2025. 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 11th birthday. Expect smooth bourbon notes of oak, vanilla, complimented with coffee and chocolate from the malt bill.

When we decided to brew a beer to celebrate our birthday – there was always only one name to call it – Pointy Shoes. Back in 2014 when Quincey and Simon made the decision to make their dreams a reality and open Wicklow Wolf they searched for a building that they could move into and call it the home of Wicklow Wolf. A former bakery in the heart of Bray ticked all the right boxes. Simon set up a meeting to meet the landlord to secure the premises. Uncharacteristically for Simon, he was early to the meeting and the landlord said that if your business partner turns up in ‘Pointy Shoes’ you both can forget it.

Luckily, Quincey worked in the big corporate drinks world and on leaving he vowed never to wear a suit again and with them pointy shoes. It was that moment and that phrase that helped shape what the two lads wanted to build – an independent brewery without any hints of ‘pointy shoes’ and what they stand for. 10 years on, still no pointy shoes.

Endangered Species No. 59 is something straight out of science fiction – inspired by what can only be described as a real-world Jurassic Park moment. The once-extinct Dire Wolf has been brought back from the brink by genetic engineering lab Colossal, reborn through cutting-edge innovation and boundary-pushing science.

As a nod to the return of this apex predator, we’ve brewed a beer that’s just as big, bold, and fierce. Dire Wolf is a beast of an 8.0% Hazy Double IPA, brewed with an all-Australian hop bill featuring super-fresh Galaxy, Enigma, and Eclipse hops.

It howls with tropical aroma and flavour – delivering waves of passionfruit, juicy peach, ripe pineapple, and zesty citrus, all wrapped in a soft, hazy body. Bold, feral, and unapologetically primal, Dire Wolf is our tribute to something wild reborn.

Bittersweet, Endangered Species No. 58, is a zesty Limoncello Sour inspired by the Italian classic, capturing a perfect symphony of bitter and sweet. Bursting with fresh lemon zest and juice, it delivers a bright citrus aroma followed by a lively sour tang, softened by a subtle, natural sweetness – true to its name.

The spritzy body enhances its refreshing character, leading to a crisp, mouthwatering finish that leaves you wanting more. At 3.8% ABV, it’s light, zesty, and undeniably moreish – like summer in a glass. Just as Limoncello is crafted with patience, this kettle-soured brew infuses real lemon zest and juice, ensuring a refreshingly, lip-smacking sip every time. Cin cin!