Description / Reviews
// Imported, 500mL cans in a case of 24
"Murphy’s Brewery was established in 1856 by the Murphy brothers (who’d have guessed that!) in the southern city of Cork. And for much of its life, the beer remained very localised to Cork and the surrounding area. In 1982 the brewery was declared bankrupt, and subsequently purchased by Heineken in 1983.
With Heineken in charge, the profile of the beer was increased and distribution was far more reaching. But it only held a relatively small 5% of the stout market in Ireland, so was never a real threat to Guinness.
Naturally, the two beers are always compared, with Murphy’s marketing itself as being ‘less bitter’ than Guinness in some iconic advertistments in the 1990’s.
And it is true, the beer is smooth and creamy, with a good dose of sweet caramel malt. The can of course contains the famous widget to offer the creamy mouthfeel of the nitrogen-fuelled draft version. There really isn’t much – if any – sign of bitterness at all in this beer." - BeerCollector.Com
