{"title":"Galway Bay Brewery","description":"\u003cp\u003eGalway Bay Brewery is an independent brewery from Oranmore in County Galway, on the west coast of Ireland. It started in 2009 as the brewpub The Oslo in Salthill and grew into one of the larger Irish craft breweries. You know them for hoppy IPAs, imperial stouts and a range that combines modern and traditional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--verhaal--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom pizza restaurant to brewery in Oranmore\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGalway Bay was founded by Jason O'Connell and Niall Walsh. They started as business partners with a pizza restaurant in Galway and imported American beers to serve with the food. Those beers got more reactions than the pizzas. That is how the restaurant became The Oslo in Salthill, a bar with its own microbrewery that was one of Ireland's first brewpubs in 2009.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt did not stay with that one brewing system. The brewery moved to a larger site and turned the old brewpub space into a barrel-ageing facility, according to BeerAdvocate the country's first dedicated barrel-aging programme. Today the main production is in Oranmore, close to Galway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA turning point was 2012. That was when Chris Treanor walked in, a biotechnology graduate with no brewing experience, who soon took over as head brewer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAn Irish brewery with West Coast influences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the beginning Galway Bay mostly brewed fairly traditional styles: a blonde, a red ale and a lager. Under Treanor the range moved towards modern craft. In 2013 he brewed Of Foam and Fury, a double IPA in the style of Californian beers of around 8 percent, which they still make. The imperial stout Two Hundred Fathoms followed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccording to TasteAtlas, the focus is now on hazy IPAs, West Coast IPAs, sour beers and barrel-aged stouts, alongside classic ale styles that keep the Irish brewing tradition alive. Treanor described his approach in 2015 as big, American beers with a lower alcohol percentage and in a bigger glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beers also travel abroad. According to the brewery itself, Althea, at session strength, is the biggest seller in the United Kingdom, while the imperial stouts sell well in the Netherlands and Scandinavia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGalway Bay Brewery at Hoptimaal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Hoptimaal you will mainly find IPAs from Galway Bay, complemented by a stout. The strength runs from 4.5 to 7.8 percent and the beers come in 33, 40 and 44 cl. The range changes, so check this page to see what is in stock right now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn Untappd, Disco Paradiso, Corner Club, Afterglow, Ostara, Althea and Full Sail, among others, score high. According to the brewery, Althea is a session beer, and so a logical start if you want to get to know Galway Bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrink hoppy IPAs as fresh as possible and cold, around 6 to 8 °C, because hops lose aroma quickly. A stout or a barrel-aged beer you can drink more slowly and a little warmer, so the flavour can open up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!--faq--\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere does Galway Bay Brewery come from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGalway Bay comes from Ireland. The main production is in Oranmore, close to Galway, on the west coast. The brewery started in 2009 as the brewpub The Oslo in Salthill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of beer does Galway Bay Brewery make?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMainly modern craft styles such as hazy IPAs, West Coast IPAs, sour beers and barrel-aged stouts, alongside traditional ales. At Hoptimaal the range is mainly IPAs, with a stout alongside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Of Foam and Fury from Galway Bay?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA double IPA in the style of Californian beers of around 8 percent. Chris Treanor brewed it in 2013 and the brewery still makes it.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"galway-bay-full-sail","title":"Galway Bay Full Sail","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull Sail from Galway Bay pairs a simple malt bill with three American hops: Columbus, El Dorado and Cascade. An American IPA at 5.8% ABV and 45 IBU, packed in 330 ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brewery keeps the malt bill deliberately simple so the hops can take the lead. Multiple kettle additions followed by a dry hop put hop character front and centre, with 45 IBU marking the bitterness. The 5.8% ABV carries the flavour, as the brewery puts it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGalway Bay is an Irish craft brewery, and Full Sail reflects its focus on fresh hops and a clean, straightforward recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Galway Bay Brewery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48444580921689,"sku":"","price":2.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/1-250-Photoroom_5b54bb0c-0d71-4c22-9cf2-8cd2c1dc8af8.png?v=1743000656"},{"product_id":"galway-bay-althea","title":"Galway Bay Althea","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlthea is Galway Bay's reworked session IPA: hazy, 4.8% ABV and still 48 IBU. A new yeast strain and a rebuilt malt recipe aim for a juicier, lighter beer than earlier versions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, expect a pronounced tropical aroma, helped along by the new yeast. In the dry hop, Idaho 7 brings tangerine notes that sit well alongside Amarillo. The malt base is fluffier and lighter, while the yeast adds more body.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIreland's Galway Bay treats craft beer as an evolving art and keeps refining its recipes. For Althea, that meant a different yeast, a new malt base and Idaho 7 replacing Chinook in the dry hop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Galway Bay Brewery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48444649931097,"sku":"","price":3.25,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/1-07-Photoroom_3173f102-ff66-4f17-8c48-f8950fb1582e.png?v=1748603946"},{"product_id":"galway-bay-brewery-afterglow","title":"Galway Bay Brewery Afterglow","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAfterglow from Galway Bay Brewery showcases the Irish take on the IPA style. At 6% ABV, this beer hits the sweet spot where drinkability meets flavour intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eOn the nose, expect citrus and tropical fruit notes, typical of the modern IPA approach Galway Bay is known for. The palate delivers a hop signature that remains refreshing without turning aggressively bitter. The mouthfeel stays crisp, finishing dry with a subtle fruity echo.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eGalway Bay Brewery has been crafting beer on Ireland's west coast since 2009, focusing on modern styles including hazy and West Coast IPAs. Based in Oranmore, the brewery blends American influences with its own character.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Galway Bay Brewery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58390280601945,"sku":null,"price":4.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/1-71_processed.png?v=1782310284"},{"product_id":"galway-bay-brewery-corner-club","title":"Galway Bay Brewery Corner Club","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003eCorner Club from Galway Bay Brewery showcases the Irish take on modern IPA brewing at 6.4%. A hop-forward beer that bridges tropical freshness with a solid malt backbone.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eOn the nose, expect tropical fruit aromas with mango and citrus notes. The palate delivers grapefruit pith and subtle pine resin, supported by a grainy malt sweetness that tempers the bitterness. The mouthfeel is medium-bodied with a dry, slightly sticky finish where hop character lingers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eGalway Bay Brewery from Oranmore has been combining Irish brewing heritage with contemporary craft beer styles since 2009. The brewery earned recognition for their hazy IPAs and West Coast variants, pursuing both experimental and classic approaches.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Galway Bay Brewery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58390280634713,"sku":null,"price":5.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/1-70_processed.png?v=1782310284"},{"product_id":"galway-bay-brewery-disco-paradiso","title":"Galway Bay Brewery Disco Paradiso","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003eGalway Bay Brewery pushes boundaries with Disco Paradiso, a bold Double IPA that blurs the line between tropical fruit juice and serious hop character. At 7.8% ABV, this Irish DIPA delivers full body without weighing you down.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eOn the nose, expect ripe mango, passionfruit, and citrus peel. The palate unfolds with layers of tropical fruit, subtle resinous notes, and a delicate malt sweetness that balances the bitterness. The mouthfeel is full and creamy, while the finish fades dry and bitter with a hint of grapefruit zest.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eGalway Bay Brewery from Oranmore has been blending modern craft beer innovation with Irish brewing tradition since 2009. Their focus on hazy IPAs and West Coast styles has established them as one of the most distinctive names in the Irish craft scene.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Galway Bay Brewery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58390280667481,"sku":null,"price":5.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/1-69_processed.png?v=1782310284"},{"product_id":"galway-bay-brewery-ostara","title":"Galway Bay Ostara","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003eOstara from Galway Bay Brewery shows that a satisfying stout doesn't need to come with a heavy ABV. At 4.5%, it's built for more than a single glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, expect roasted malt with a touch of cocoa. The palate is soft and rounded, with a creamy mouthfeel typical of the style, finishing dry without turning heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBrewery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGalway Bay Brewery was founded in 2009 on Ireland's west coast, when a group of friends opened their own brewpub, The Oslo Bar, at the time Galway's only microbrewery. RateBeer named it Ireland's Best Brewery three years running, from 2014 to 2016.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Galway Bay Brewery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59634118623577,"sku":null,"price":4.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/0076\/4249\/files\/IMG_0730_processed.png?v=1790771821"}],"url":"https:\/\/hoptimaal.com\/en\/collections\/galway-bay-brewery.oembed","provider":"Hoptimaal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}