Galway Hooker Brewing Something Special with Artist Cathy Hughes

On Thursday, February 29th, Galway Hooker Brewery launched their first two new seasonal beers of 2024, 'Galway Girl' and 'Wild Sea Swimmers', and welcomed a great turnout for the official get-together at their Oranmore-based brewery.

Businesses from across the city attended a lively Galway Chamber Business After Hours evening event hosted by Galway Hooker. Dozens of people turned up to celebrate the launch of the Oranmore-based brewery's two new beers 'Galway Girl' and 'Wild Sea Swimmers'.

'Galway Girl' is a hazy IPA with tropical, citrus, and pine notes, and 'Wild Sea Swimmers' is a full-bodied Baltic porter with waves of chocolate and caramel. Both unique brews will feature fabulous artwork from West of Ireland artist Cathy Hughes on the cans, offering an eye-catching spin that is sure to grab the public’s eye.

Cathy has been devoted to art and crafts since she was very young, and her amazing creative work will adorn all of Galway Hooker’s 2024 seasonal brews – putting an artistic and colourful touch to an already recognizable beer “I’m delighted to collaborate with Galway Hooker on their seasonal brews for 2024. I’m proud to be associated with a brand that is innovative, daring, and different,” Cathy said.

“My work as an abstract artist incorporates Irish folklore, Aran textiles, Celtic heritage, and maritime imagery, inspired by the beauty that surrounds me here living by the wild Atlantic Ocean on the West Coast of Ireland,” she added.

To purchase and discover more about 'Galway Girl' and 'Wild Sea Swimmers', visit Galway Hooker’s online shop at www.galwayhooker.ie. To view more of Cathy Hughes’ artwork, please visit her website here.

All photos courtesy of Galway Hooker Brewery.