800 kegs an hour prepared at Cork brewery ahead of pubs reopening

Some 8.5m pints of draught beer, stout and cider are set to pour from the production lines of Heineken Ireland’s brewery in the heart of Cork City between now and June 7

PJ Tierney, head brewer at Heineken Ireland in Cork, where preparations are well under way in advance of the expected re-opening of many bars, restaurants and hotels in June. Picture: Denis Minihane

Excitement, and a whole lot of beer, is brewing inside one of Ireland’s largest breweries as production ramps up ahead of the phased reopening of pubs, hotels and restaurants in a few weeks.

Some 8.5m pints of draught beer, stout and cider are set to pour from the production lines of Heineken Ireland’s brewery in the heart of Cork City between now and June 2, when some hotels are allowed to reopen, and June 7, when some pubs and restaurants will open outdoor facilities for groups limited to six.