are still in the heart of Cork's medieval city, close to the South Gate. The original brewery facilities are subject to planning permission for use as a visitor and events centre. Products Before the takeover and closure of the brewery, beers included: Beamish stout, Beamish and Crawford's flagship product, now brewed by Heineken at the Murphy's brewery. Beamish Red, a sweetish Irish red ale, made to resemble Kilkenny or Murphy's Irish Red. Production ceased immediately following the takeover. Several Cork pubs which once stocked Beamish Red replaced it with Franciscan Well Rebel Red. In addition to their own beers, Beamish and Crawford brewed and distributed a number of internationally known brands of beer, with the Irish franchises for Fosters, Kronenbourg 1664 and Miller. Fosters has remained with the new owners, while Miller was transferred to a new distributor, importing the beer from SABMiller's Netherlands brewery. In 2009, after just over two years of being reintroduced to the US market, owners Heineken decided to stop distribution of Beamish products outside Ireland. References Citations Sources Further reading R. Protz, Classic Stout & Porter, London: Prion, 1997, p. 61 External links Beamish and Crawford excavation Beer in Ireland 1792 establishments in Ireland Heineken brands