Murphy's Stout - Philadelphia

[rockpile]

I am a stout drinker and love to try different brands wherever I go (Guinness, Yard's Love Stout, Fullers, etc.). I can't find any place that sells Murphy's on tap. Any advice?

[barryg]

Can't help with the Murphy's but try Sly Fox O'Reilly's Irish Stout on draft if you see it. It's a similar style and delicious. It's a popular alternative to Guiness at pubs in the city which might be one reason Murphy's isn't getting much traction.

[Cheesesteak]

I 2nd the O'Reilly's Stout suggestion. Really good stuff, I personally like it a little bit more than Guiness.

[Bacchus101]

Good news and bad news. The good news is the Blue Dogs in Chalfont and Lansdale had it on draft. The bad news is , of course, those locations are not Philly. O"Neal's on 3rd only has bottles. Murphy's is now owned by Heineken; they are working to expand the brand and your favorite pub might be encouraged to draft it with their Heineken order.

[cwdonald]

The other problem is Beamish and Murphys are owned by the same company. Not sure how they are positioning the two stouts in the US market. I think both are being made in the same factory in County Cork.

[Bacchus101]

Right your are , same company (Heineken Ireland) same city (Cork): Don't know about the factory . But I suppose the way beer is cross-brewed by contract brewers they too could execute different recipes at the same facility. Must say just as a matter of tradition I would rather they were in their own breweries but my guess is that my opinion on this carries little influence with the Dutch.

How, after many trips to Ireland, I missed Beamish I am not sure. Would liked to have experienced the differences. Perhaps too focused on draft Guinness the Irish Whiskey!

[cwdonald]

Six months after Heinekin took over Beamish in 2008, they closed the 210 year old factory in Cork and made 120 workers redundant. I also recall that there were supply problems with Beamish for a while. Nowadays I can usually find either of these beers in the widget cans, but not as many seem to have a constant tap handle. And dont get me started on why I don't think that it should be on nitro ...

The one other truly Irish stout to drink is O'Hara's. I personally like it better than the other three Irish stouts. Most recently did a side by side taste test of it and Guinness at the Shanachie and confirmed my preference.

[Bacchus101]

Interesting stuff, thanks. Damn now I have to sample both a Beamish and O'Hara's. Tough duty!

[travelmad478]

I could be making this up, but I think I used to get Murphy's (which I like better than Guinness) at Brownie's on Second St. near Chestnut. Give them a call...it's been a long time since I was there.

[Buckethead]

I used to get it at the Irish Pub at 20th and Walnut years and years ago, but it's not on their draft list now.

[Cheesesteak]

Union Jack's in Manayunk usually has Murphy's on tap as well as Young's Double Chocolate Stoudt on tap. THAT is a treat!