Ireland - Breweries

The Franciscan Well Brewery was founded by Shane Long in 1998. The brewery was founded on the North Mall in Cork City and is built on the site of an old Franciscan monastery and well dating back to the year 1219.
Some of the Brewery's Range
Rebel Red -
Chieftain IPA -
Friar Weisse -
Shandon Stout -

Over the years the brand identity is updated and re-launched with subtle changes, a change of Logo or a new font.
Sometimes this brand update is done by the new owners after a brewery has been sold, other times just to give the brand a fresh new look on the ever growing market.

Below are some notes to help identify some of these changes and an aid to reference the year of the glass.