MMA Star Conor McGregor Expands From Whiskey to Beer With US Debut of Forged Irish Stout

Conor McGregor’s Forged Irish Stout has now entered the U.S. market. (Photo: Forged Irish Stout)

Conor McGregor is moving from whiskey to beer with the debut of his Forged Irish Stout to the U.S., the brand announced Friday.

The development of the Forged Irish Stout marks the UFC Champion’s second foray into the alcoholic beverage scene, following Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey. The stout launched in Ireland and the U.K. on July 31 after its positive reception at McGregor’s pub, The Black Forge Inn, according to Drinks International.

According to the brand, the team has produced 1 million cans since the launch, “proving the power of a beer crafted in a pub, not a boardroom.”

“It’s time the world got to experience a true Irish stout that is 100% Irish compared to the competition,” McGregor said in a news release. “My team and I have worked extremely hard to produce the world’s creamiest stout here in my brewery in Dublin, Ireland and it is breaking all records in Ireland and the U.K. Now it’s time to take over the U.S.A.”

McGregor’s Forged Irish Stout is made from 100% Irish ingredients, and the dark-roasted nitro stout is composed of a blend of malt, barley and wheat, according to the brand.

McGregor’s Forged Irish Stout also has nitro can technology, which yields a beer with a smooth and creamy texture.

The Forged Irish Stout brand has sponsored fighters like Katie Taylor, Chris Eubank, Maisey Rose and “King” Callum Wash.

Outside of the drinks space, McGregor may be shifting his priorities back to the ring. The fighter entered the United States Anti-Doping Agency testing pool on Oct. 8, seemingly in preparation to re-enter the ring.

According to The Independent, the USDA chose not to renew its contract with the UFC and claimed that McGregor’s aim to enter the ring earlier might be a reason the organization chose to walk away from the UFC.

For athletes to complete, they must be in the USADA’s testing pool for six months with zero positive drug tests and a minimum of two negative drug tests. The organization expressed discomfort that McGregor wanted to enter the ring earlier than six months.

“We have been clear and firm with the UFC that there should be no exception given by the UFC for McGregor to fight until he has returned two negative tests and been in the pool for at least six months. The rules also allow Usada to keep someone in the testing pool longer before competing based on their declarations upon entry in the pool and testing results,” USADA CEO Travis Tygart said in a statement, according to the Independent.

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