The Brewery
Get ready to experience the exceptional brews crafted
by the legendary master brewer, Robert Hopkins.
About us
HOPKINS & HOPKINS
BOW ST BREWERY
Owned and operated by brothers and veterans of the beer industry, we have been responsible for all brewing operations at 1-2 Burgh Quay, now J.R. Mahon’s, since 2009.
In late 2021, we commissioned our own brewery a tour Bow St premises, up river in Smithfield, Dublin7, and in early 2022 began brewing beer there.
The first litres of beer produced here marked the return of alcohol production to Bow St. since the closure of the nearby distillery in 1971.
We produce lagers, ales and stouts, sold in keg, cask and bottle.
Draught beers are sold to local pubs in Dublin and bottles to independent off licences, restaurants and bars.
All beers are brewed and packaged on site, with minimum automation.
Our philosophy and approach to beer making is simple; classic styles, traditional methods, well made.
Brewing process
There are three stages to the production process at Hopkins & Hopkins:
Production step by step
Slide to the right and discover each of the 10 steps.
Beers we produce
at Hopkins & Hopkins
LOW
MEDIUM
HIGH
J.R. MAHON’S
IRISH RED ALE
Ireland’s uniquestyle of ale
4.2% abv
West Coast American style pale ale made with a blend of pale and coloured malts, but this beer is all aboutthe hops. Pacific coast Cascade hops providethe signature piney, citrussy grapefruit flavour and aroma this style of beer is famous for.
J.R. MAHON’S
IRISH DRY STOUT
Dublin in a glass
4.1% abv
100% Irish Malt and Roasted Barley. Smooth and creamy with a well-balanced hop character. More body and flavour than alternatives, this is an aromatic session stout brewed by Dubliner’s in the heart of Dublin.
J.R. MAHON’S
ALE ALE
Dry Hopped Irish Pale Ale
4.3% abv
A well-balanced, medium-bodied, mild and easy drinking ale with smooth malty sweetness, fruit, and hints of caramel. Made with Irish malted barley, this is a session beer to suit all dishes and occasions. Toasty.
HOPBURGH
HELLES
Traditional Munich Style Lager
4.7% abv
Irish lager and Vienna malt, German and North American hops. Our “Helles” (meaning “bright”) is cold fermented and undergoes long, cold conditioning. White fluffy head on pouring, lemon citrus and floral aroma, honey and bread to taste with resinous, spicy notes. The natural carbonation through lageringbegets a softer mouthfeel.A clean, crisp, aromatic Helles lager for all palates.
