Smithwick's Ale | Smithwick's Brewery / Irish Ale Breweries Ltd

3.46/5  rDev +2.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Pours and looks nice with a ruby color and nice head. Take a picture because those are the best qualities. It does not have any smell that is noteworthy. The taste is very balanced which is a euphemism for bland. The alcohol is only 4.5 abv so you could drink several pints of this ale if quantity and volume are your goals. I my neck of the woods we call this a “ Lawn Mowing Beer” which means it is good for quenching your thirst and you can still operate machinery.

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4.33/5  rDev +28.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

3.19/5  rDev -5.3%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25

3.25/5  rDev -3.6%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25

3.66/5  rDev +8.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

One of the first beers I ever drank so I kind of have a soft spot for it.

Lovely clear deep red colour with a white foamy head.

Smells a little malty.

Not overly sweet or hoppy, just somewhere in between.

Easy to drink all night.

I have had this on draught and from pint bottles, draught is better but only if the barrel is fresh.

Best pint of this is definitely to be found in the brewery in Kilkenny after the tour.

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3/5  rDev -11%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

3.41/5  rDev +1.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

3.54/5  rDev +5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5

Smithwick's was at nearly every pub in Ireland on our holiday, usually right next to Guinness. When I wanted a change from the usual Guinness, Smithwick was the best option. It's a caramel red ale, with a bit of hoppy bite to it. It doesn't have much complexity, but it goes well with meals, and it's pleasant enough.

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3.43/5  rDev +1.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5

3.48/5  rDev +3.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25

Nice red ale and have every st paddy’s day.
Medium body and nice feel

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3.23/5  rDev -4.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3.25

Pours a darker amber color. 1 finger off white head. Retention is good.
The nose is minimal. I get nothing from it.
Taste - is mellow. Slight sweetness. Slight malt. Minimal hops.
Feel is fairly light. Somewhat watery.
So, so beer overall. Nothing to go out of your way for.

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3/5  rDev -11%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

3.5/5  rDev +3.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

3.23/5  rDev -4.2%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.25

3.8/5  rDev +12.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

3.53/5  rDev +4.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

4.36/5  rDev +29.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

2.71/5  rDev -19.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 2.75

3.62/5  rDev +7.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

3.42/5  rDev +1.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.5

5/5  rDev +48.4%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

4/5  rDev +18.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

3.72/5  rDev +10.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

3.75/5  rDev +11.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

3.29/5  rDev -2.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.25