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Help Us Find Europe’s Best Airports & Railway Stations for Beer!

Are you a beer-loving traveler? Have you ever been pleasantly surprised by a great beer selection while waiting for a flight or train? At EBCU (European Beer Consumers Union), we want to find out which European airports and railway stations…

Pre-budget submission

Ahead of Budget 2013, Beoir has made a submission to the Department of Finance requesting a re-think on the minimum pricing issue. As an organisation, Beoir stands behind any genuine effort to tackle problem-drinking in Ireland. However, Beoir…

The Brown Paper Bag Project

The team behind award-winning Dublin pubs L. Mulligan. Grocer and W.J. Kavanagh's have recently created their own beer brand. Titled The Brown Paper Bag Project, the emphasis will be on innovation and experimentation, covering a wide range of…

Belfast Beer and Cider Festival 2012

The 13th Belfast Beer and Cider Festival, organised by the Northern Ireland branch of the Campaign for Real Ale, opens at the Ulster Hall on Thursday 22nd November and runs through to Saturday 24th. Over 100 beers and ciders from all around…

Beoir joins the European Beer Consumers Union

Beoir has become the newest member of the European Beer Consumers Union, Europe's umbrella group for organisations which promote beer culture and drinkers' rights. The unanimous decision was made by the delegates of the EBCU's existing member…

New Look For Dungarvan Brewing

The Dungarvan Brewing Company has launched a redesign of its branding with the new bottle labels due to hit the shelves in November, to be accompanied shortly by a new-look website. The Co. Waterford brewery was founded in 2010 and its original…

Farmhouse Cheese and Craft Beer Weekend

Over the October Bank Holiday weekend for the second year running, Bord Bia has organised a nationwide celebration of Irish farmhouse cheese and craft beer. Over 20 tasting and demonstration events will be taking place around the country,…

Irish Craft Beer Week and Festival

The following is the official press release for the first Irish Craft Beer Week, culminating in the Irish Craft Beer Festival at the RDS Dublin from 7th - 9th September 2012. Beoir representatives will be at the festival all weekend to talk…

2012-13 Subscriptions Now Open

Subscriptions and renewals are now open for the membership year 2012-13. Membership costs €10 and runs until 30 June 2013. All funds go towards the running of Beoir and its campaigns, as decided by the members themselves. To formally…

Beer of the Year 2012

Voting has closed on the 2012 Beoir Beer of the Year Awards. We are delighted to announce that Shandon Century Extra Stout from the Franciscan Well Brewery in Cork City has been chosen as the Irish beer drinkers' favourite beer for this year. Second…

Pre-Budget Submission 2011

In keeping with its remit to support native Irish microbreweries and defend drinkers' rights, Beoir has made a pre-Budget submission to the Department of Finance and Revenue Commissioners. The document sets out a three-point plan for encouraging…