Long before the rise of men, before the castles and the kings, there was another race who ruled the land - mighty, magical, and born of the Otherworld. They were the Tuatha Dé Danann, the divine tribe of Danu, and their story is one of war, wisdom, and wonder.

The Tuatha Dé Danann arrived in Ireland shrouded in mystery, descending from the sky in a mist so thick it blocked out the sun for three days. They were not mere mortals but beings of immense power - warriors, sorcerers, poets, and seers. Each of them carried incredible gifts and weapons that would shape the fate of Ireland forever.

The Four Sacred Treasures

From four great cities - Falias, Gorias, Murias, and Findias - they brought their legendary relics:

The Stone of Fal (Lia Fáil) – A stone that roared under the true king of Ireland.

The Spear of Lugh – A weapon that ensured victory in battle.

The Sword of Nuada – A blade that could cut through anything.

The Cauldron of Dagda – A bottomless vessel that granted endless nourishment.

Armed with these relics, they clashed with the Fir Bolg, the previous rulers of Ireland, in the First Battle of Mag Tuired. The Tuatha Dé Danann emerged victorious, but their troubles were far from over.

The Rise of a Dark Foe

Their next enemy was the monstrous Fomorians, a race of brutal, twisted beings led by Balor of the Evil Eye, whose gaze alone could kill. The Tuatha Dé Danann, under the leadership of Nuada, fought fiercely, but they suffered heavy losses. Nuada himself lost his arm, and by ancient law, he could no longer rule. His throne was taken by the sinister Bres, a tyrant with Fomorian blood, who drained Ireland of its joy and prosperity.

But hope was not lost. Lugh, the shining warrior with skills beyond measure, emerged to challenge Bres. When the Second Battle of Mag Tuired erupted, Lugh led the charge, facing Balor in single combat. As Balor’s deadly eye opened, Lugh struck first, driving a spear straight through his skull. With their leader fallen, the Fomorians crumbled, and the Tuatha Dé Danann reclaimed their glory.

The Coming of Mortals

For a time, the Tuatha Dé Danann ruled Ireland in peace. But the tides of fate could not be stopped. A new race arrived - the Milesians, the ancestors of the Irish people. The two sides struck a truce, dividing the land. The Milesians would take the world above, and the Tuatha Dé Danann would retreat to the Otherworld, becoming the Sidhe - the fae folk, the spirits of hills and rivers, forever woven into Ireland’s landscape.

The Legacy Lives On

Though they faded from sight, the Tuatha Dé Danann never truly left. They linger in legend, in the whisper of the wind, in the shadowy groves and misty mountaintops. And, of course, in every sip of a finely crafted brew that carries their name, their magic, and their spirit. So raise a glass to the Tuatha Dé Danann - the gods of old, whose myths still pulse through Ireland’s veins.

Danann is our bold and flavourful Juicy IPA, crafted to deliver a powerful burst of citrus, resinous dankness, and a smooth caramel malt backbone.