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Galway Bay Brewery

Oranmore, Co. Galway, Ireland · Est. 2009

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Tally's Take

Why this matters

The cleverest structure in Irish beer: a brewery that also owns the pubs. Galway Bay runs a chain of craft bars across the country, which means it never has to beg a publican for a tap. Of Foam and Fury is the double IPA that proved Ireland could do it.

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Travel Guide

Plan a visit

AddressOranmore, Co. Galway H91 W2N8
Amenities
  • Production tours
  • National network of craft beer bars
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Straight answers

Common questions about Galway Bay Brewery

Who owns Galway Bay Brewery?
Galway Bay Brewery is independently owned — there is no parent company above it on record. It is based in Oranmore, Co. Galway, Ireland.
Is Galway Bay Brewery independent?
Yes. Galway Bay Brewery is recorded as independent, with no parent company. Independence is recorded as the brewery states it; where a stake is a minority holding or joint venture, this archive leaves it unmapped rather than calling it ownership.
When was Galway Bay Brewery founded?
Galway Bay Brewery was founded in 2009 in Oranmore, Co. Galway, Ireland.
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