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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THE TRUFFLE SHUFFLE EXPERIENCE
Inspired by the @butlerschocolate café experience – receiving a delicious chocolate served with your coffee, we are delighted to be bringing the Truffle Shuffle experience to a select number of bars across the country.
The perfect pairing, order a pint of our decadent Truffle Shuffle Milk Chocolate Stout brewed in collaboration with Butlers and get one of their delicious milk chocolate truffles served alongside.
Running for a limited time only – make sure to get in to your closest participating bar and enjoy this perfect pairing.
Participating bars:
Dublin:
Arthurs Pub, @leonardscorner
@the.jar.pub, @thedukedublin2, @thepalacebardublin, @egansaungierstreet, @anseobar, @thebelfrystoneybatter, @fitzgeraldsofsandycove, @theeagleofglasthule, @nearys.bar.dublin, @oriordans_templebar, @thepurtykitchen, @brickyard_d16, @taphousedublin, @thecatandcage, @luckysdublin, @cassidyswestmorelandst, @kodiak_rathmines, @caribou_dublin, @bonobo_smithfield, @tappeddublin, @porterhousedublin, @waltersdunlaoghaire, @birchallspubcrumlin, @bradysofshankill
Wicklow:
@wicklowwolftaproom, @theharbourbar, @themartellobray, @thebeachhousegstones, @frankduffs, @sonnys_greystones, @wildgoosebray, @glenmalurelodge
Cork:
@abbotsalehouse, @impala_cork, @bierhaus_cork
Galway:
@bierhausgalway
Kilkenny:
@sullivanstaproom
Meath:
@jackal_navan
Waterford:
@tullysbarwaterfordcity, @merrysdungarvan, @philgrimespub
Wexford:
@theorphangirl83 @theskyandtheground
Beholden to nothing but the seasons.
Our co-founder, Simon worked hard this year up on the Hop Farm to ensure a great harvest and we are delighted to be able to enjoy the fruits of that labour.
Introducing Locavore Hop Harvest 2025 – an ESB that champions local ingredients, our own hops and sustainable brewing. Brewed with Wicklow water, fresh hops grown on our farm and picked on brew day, yeast from our neighbours @whc_lab, and barley malted & roasted for us by @minchmalt. Illustration by the brilliant @emily.mckeagney.
Beer Brewed Better.
Introducing The Still Hand..
A beer brewed with our good friends and next-door neighbours @glendaloughdistillery.
A 13.1% Barelywine, aged in Glendalough`s ex-Oloroso whiskey barrels, this is a true celebration of Wicklow craft.
Two Wicklow legends. One exceptional creation.
Find it in all good independent off licences and beer shelves this weekend.
Good things take time.
Two Wicklow legends. One exceptional creation.
Something new is brewing, so watch this space.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN
We will be treating ourselves to a can of our bold, bitter, and unforgiving 6.66% Black IPA this evening. This is a beer that has harnessed the dark, satanic energy of the Devil’s Glen waterfall that crashes with a roar said to echo the devil’s own voice. Turn the lights off and watch the can come to life.
TRUFFLE SHUFFLE
Introducing Truffle Shuffle – a rich, velvety Milk Chocolate Truffle Stout, crafted with our friends at @butlerschocolate. A collaboration brewed to indulge the senses.
Inspired by the distinctive flavour of Butlers Milk Chocolate, this rich stout is infused with Butlers’ cacao nibs, a touch of vanilla, and creamy lactose – creating a smooth, decadent stout that’s best enjoyed alongside a creamy Butlers Milk Chocolate Truffle.
Hitting all good beer shelves nationwide this week. Please note they will not be available at Butlers Chocolate Cafés.
#BeerBrewedBetter
EMBRACE THE DARKNESS
The wait is over, from deep within the Wicklow woods, the roar of Devil`s Glen can be heard. Unleashed, this rare beast is sinfully good and hitting shelves nationwide this week.
Pouring jet black with notes of roasted coffee, dark chocolate, and caramel – cut by bright bursts of citrus and pine – this 6.66% Black IPA is devilishly bold, bitter, and unapologetically wicked.
#DevilsGlen #BeerBrewedBetter
EMBRACE THE LEGEND OF DEVIL`S GLEN
From deep within the Wicklow woods, the Devil’s Glen waterfall roars — said to echo the devil’s own voice.
We’ve channelled that dark, satanic energy into our latest endangered species: Devil’s Glen, a Black IPA that’s bold, bitter, and unforgiving at 6.66%.
Expect a jet-black pour with whispers of roasted coffee, dark chocolate, and caramel – cut through by flashes of citrus, tropical fruit, and pine from the hops.
Brewed for those who aren’t afraid to embrace the darkness.
#BeerBrewedBetter
ECO TRAIL WICKLOW 2025
What a day, what a race and what a community. We are proud sponsors of @ecotrailwicklow, a partnership that goes back to the first race and it just keeps getting better every year. It was a privilege to watch everyone cross the finish line with big smiles after a hard run and to share some of our Wicklow Wolf 0.5 beer with them. A massive congrats to all the finishers, including our co-founder Simon, brewer Harry, taproom member Melanie and all the Wicklow Wolf Running Club members who braved the weather and finished strong.
A massive thanks to everyone at Eco Trail Wicklow, all the volunteers and marshals. It was great to see our friends @dynafit, @_nobo_ and @if_endurance_ire there too, supporting, running and fuelling everyone for the day.
We will see you all at the finish line again next year. Cheers.
#BeerBrewedBetter #EcoTrailWicklow
FREE SHIPPING to celebrate 11 Years of Wicklow Wolf
We recently celebrated our 11th Birthday with the release of Pointy Shoes 2025. We were looking for an excuse to post these old photos of Simon and Quincey. We have come a long way in 11 years, from our first brewery in Bray to moving to our state of the art brewery in Newtownmountkennedy, and there may be a few more grey hairs along the way.
To celebrate, we are running free shipping on our website until this Sunday at Midnight, simply use the code "WW11YEARS" at checkout to redeem your free shipping.
#BeerBrewedBetter
HOP HARVEST 2025
In true spirit of our Locavore hop harvest, we are beholden to nothing but Mother Nature. With this in mind, the hops are ready to be harvested, hand picked and added fresh into this year`s Locavore Hop Harvest beer.
We will be hand picking hops tomorrow in the Taproom from 10am – 2pm with all the hops being added straight into the brew at 2pm sharp.
If anyone is around to lend a hand picking the hops, there will be coffees and of course some beers for all our helpers again. Please send us a private message if you will be able to make it. We will also make sure to keep a can or 2 aside of the final beer for all those who played a hand in hop picking when it finally releases.
Our hop harvest day is always a great community day and we can`t wait for this years harvest. See you all tomorrow.
Keep an eye out for the beer releasing in November.
WHEN TWO PACKS COLLIDE @leinsterrugby!
Last night we welcomed the Leinster squad down to the Wicklow Wolf Brewery & Taproom in Newtownmountkennedy for an evening of great beer, great food and plenty of laughs. It was a pleasure to have the lads down, show them around the brewery, and share our story.
Here’s to strength in the pack, on and off the pitch.
#Wicklow #Leinster #Rugby #IRFU #PackMentality
POINTY SHOES 2025
A beer brewed in celebration of our 11th Birthday, Pointy Shoes is a big, bold Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout. Only 2,000 cans produced, so make sure to get your hands on one fast.
#BeerBrewedBetter #PointyShoes
IT`S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN! POINTY SHOES is back!
Introducing Endangered Species No. 62 – Pointy Shoes: 2025. First brewed in 2019 to mark our 5th birthday, this Bourbon Barrel Aged Imperial Stout has become our annual birthday tradition.
Aged for 12 months in bourbon barrels, Pointy Shoes 2025 is brewed to celebrate 11 years of Wicklow Wolf.
Releasing into the wild this week. Make sure to get your hands on this one asap as there are only 2,000 cans available.
#BeerBrewedBetter #BirthdayBeer #IrishCraftBeer #PointyShoes
As the Crow Flies, brewed in collaboration with @cloudwaterbrew is a 6.0% Hazy IPA with Krush, Galaxy and Idaho 7 hops.
Expect waves of juicy tropical fruit, peach, and citrus layered with soft notes of bubblegum, banana from the unique yeast blend of New England and hefeweizen yeasts. This unique yeast blend when chosen by the brewers in or to boost the aroma, complimenting the citrus and stone fruit flavours, giving a smooth, well-rounded
mouthfeel.
Make sure to get your hands on this before it is extinct, it won`t hang around too long. It will also be pouring at this weekend`s @dublinbeerfestival.
AS THE CROW FLIES w/ @cloudwaterbrew
A beer brewed with our friends in Cloudwater, this is a beer that celebrates not only the deep ties between Ireland and Manchester, but the close knit brewing community, bound by shared values of creativity, craft, and connection. Like the crow’s path – direct and purposeful – this beer is brewed with intention: to bring people together, to celebrate friendship, and to raise a glass to the creativity
and craft that unite us.
As the Crow Flies is a 6.0% Hazy IPA with Krush, Galaxy and Idaho 7 hops. Expect waves of juicy tropical fruit, peach, and citrus layered with soft notes of bubblegum, banana from the New England strain and hefeweizen unique yeast blend. This unique yeast blend boosts the aroma, complimenting the citrus and stone fruit flavours, giving a smooth, well-rounded mouthfeel.
Get your hands on this Hazy IPA before it`s gone. Flying the nest, this week.
A couple of weeks ago, we had the pleasure of welcoming our friends from Manchester – @cloudwaterbrew to the brewery to brew something special. Having the guys over from Cloudwater gave our brewers the excuse to order in some new exciting hops and experiment with some yeast. A beer brewed to celebrate the creativity, craft and passion that unites us.
Any guesses what style of beer we brewed?
BORN TO B WILD
A beer brewed better. It is always great to work with fellow @bcorporation companies and this collaboration was a special one for us. Working directly with the amazing team @crosbyhops, and to use their incredible hops in a beer that showcases our shared values of quality, innovation, sustainability, and community.
Last September, our Head Brewer Andrew visited their hop harvest in Oregon to hand select the hops for this beer. Together, we picked Amarillo® CGX™, Elani™ and Centennial, bringing their bright citrus and stone fruit character to life in a crisp, refreshing XPA.
With every can sold, funds will go directly to @rewild_wicklow, supporting the restoration and protection of Wicklow’s wild spaces.
Beer Brewed Better – with the help our friends at Crosby Hops.
Long ago, the Wicklow Wolf vanished into legend.
But some legends never fade.
We brew with the spirit of our land – and the legend that inspires our name. These are our roots: passion, craft and legacy.
Watch our brand film now.
#BeerBrewedBetter
Shot by the amazing team @tinyark
Something has been brewing behind the scenes in Wicklow Wolf..
.. If you listen closely, you can hear it calling.
#BeerBrewedBetter @tinyark
