O’Hara’s "Leann Folláin" Extra Stout
Swan's Nest Rd
Unit 30, Kilbarrack Shopping Centre
Grange
Dublin
D05 N2F6
Ireland
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About this product
Rich. Roasted. Unmistakably Irish. A stout built for slow enjoyment.
O’Hara’s Leann Folláin is one of the great expressions of modern Irish craft brewing — a full-bodied Extra Irish Stout that takes the traditional Irish stout style and turns up the volume. Its name translates from Irish as “wholesome stout”, and the beer certainly lives up to it: rich and substantial, packed with roasted malt character, dark chocolate, coffee, and a gentle spicy bitterness that keeps all that richness beautifully balanced.
Brewed by Carlow Brewing Company, the independent brewery behind O’Hara’s, Leann Folláin was created as the bigger, bolder brother of their Irish Stout. Where a classic dry Irish stout is often built around roast and bitterness, Leann Folláin brings considerably more malt depth to the glass. A generous portion of chocolate malt gives the beer its luxurious dark character, while extended mashing and boiling help develop the roasted coffee and subtle biscuit notes that define its flavour.
At 6.0% ABV, this is a stout made for taking your time with. It has the richness and gravity of a beer that demands attention, but the traditional European hop varieties used by O’Hara’s provide a refreshing spicy bitterness that prevents the malt from becoming overly sweet or heavy. The result is a wonderfully complete beer — dark, warming and indulgent, yet still distinctly Irish in its balance.
There is also something particularly satisfying about Leann Folláin as an example of Ireland's craft beer heritage. Carlow Brewing Company was one of the pioneers of the modern Irish craft brewing movement, established at a time when independent beer was still very much the exception rather than the rule. Beers like this helped demonstrate that Irish stout could be about far more than the familiar dry styles dominating the market.
For beer lovers in Ireland, Leann Folláin is therefore both a serious stout and an important piece of Irish brewing history. It is the sort of beer that rewards a proper glass, a little time, and a meal substantial enough to stand alongside it.
Why we love it:
Leann Folláin has the depth that makes a great stout memorable. Dark chocolate and roasted coffee lead the way, with hints of vanilla, biscuit and a subtle vinous character adding another layer of complexity. The spicy hop bitterness then cuts through the richness beautifully, leaving a satisfying finish rather than a heavy one. It is bold without being overwhelming, making it a superb choice for anyone who wants to explore the richer side of Irish stout.
Country of origin
Ireland
Beer style
Extra Stout
Tasting notes
Appearance
Opaque black with a rich creamy tan head.
Aroma
Mild mocha and roasted coffee, dark chocolate, sweet malt, subtle vanilla, and a delicate vinous character.
Palate
Full-bodied and rich, with layers of dark chocolate, roasted coffee, cocoa, biscuit malt, and gentle vanilla. A generous malt foundation gives the beer its satisfying fullness, while classic European hops introduce a spicy bitterness that balances the richness beautifully.
Food pairing
Leann Folláin's rich malt profile makes it particularly well suited to deeply flavoured dishes, where the roasted character of the stout can complement caramelised, smoky, and savoury flavours.
Pair it with:
- Slow-cooked Irish beef or hearty beef stew
- Roast beef and rich gravy
- Venison and other game meats
- Lamb shank or slow-cooked lamb
- Mature Cheddar and strong blue cheeses
- Dark chocolate desserts, chocolate cake, or brownies
It is particularly good alongside blue cheese, where the salty, creamy character of the cheese creates a wonderful contrast with the stout's dark chocolate and roasted malt.
For a classic Irish experience, serve it alongside a rich beef stew or slow-cooked meat and allow the beer to warm slightly in the glass as you drink. At 6%, this is a stout to savour rather than simply consume.
Size, cl
50
ABV, %
6.0
About the producer
O’Hara’s is the brewing name of Carlow Brewing Company, one of the pioneers of Ireland's modern craft beer movement. Founded in 1996 in Bagenalstown, County Carlow, the brewery set out to bring greater variety and flavour to a beer market then dominated by a handful of large producers.
From the beginning, the brewery placed an emphasis on traditional brewing, carefully selected ingredients, and beers with genuine flavour. That philosophy remains at the heart of O’Hara’s today, with the brewery producing everything from classic Irish stouts and red ales to modern IPAs and more experimental craft releases.
Leann Folláin sits firmly on the traditional side of that spectrum. Its name, meaning “wholesome stout”, reflects the brewery's Irish roots, while the generous chocolate malt, extended brewing process and classic hop varieties demonstrate the level of care that goes into creating its distinctive character. O’Hara’s itself describes it as the “big brother” of its Irish Stout — a fuller, bolder and more robust interpretation of Irish stout.
For anyone exploring Irish craft beer, Leann Folláin is a particularly rewarding bottle: unmistakably Irish, genuinely craft brewed, and substantial enough to stand alongside some of the world's great dark beers.