Hercules Brewing Launches Irish Stout

Belfast city-based Hercules Brewing Company – creators of Yardsman Lager – has added to its growing portfolio, with the launch of a new craft Irish stout.

Yardsman Original Double Stout, which will be sold in draught form, is the fourth beer to be launched by the brewery in the 18 months since its launch.

Reflecting growth in the craft market in the region and responding to increasing consumer demand for craft brews, Hercules Brewing Company has steadily increased its portfolio since its launch in February 2014 and now includes Yardsman Lager, Yardsman IPA, Yardsman Belfast Pale Ale, alongside the new Yardsman Original Double Stout.

Niall McMullan, Managing Director of Hercules Brewing Company, commented: “Hercules Brewing Company puts craft and local at the heart of everything we do and Yardsman Original Double Stout is no different. We have been waiting on this brew to develop for months so it is very exciting for us to finally reveal this unique, quality stout.”

Hercules Brewing Company was the first craft brewery to open in Belfast city in more than 100 years and builds on a tradition of brewing in Belfast, which dates back to 1855. Situated at Belfast Harbour, the brewery employs seven full time staff and can produce up to one million bottles of craft beer per year. Capacity of the brewery has now increased to three times its original size.

Whilst the focus is currently on building the brand in the domestic markets in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, the company is hoping to export the Yardsman, range, with distribution arrangements now in place in the U.S., Mainland Europe, Scotland and England.