Kilkenny Irish Cream Ale
Smithwick's Brewery / Irish Ale Breweries Ltd

3.84/5  rDev +10.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
by tapper888

One of my Go-To's. It's like a Guinness but backed-off. From can, it gives me that on-tap experience at home. A bit filling due to the additives to produce the head - there may be some science there to that. Seems like more of a malt, has some mouth smack after a few. The water is soft and excellent compared to the hard mineral waters that Canadian beers are made of.

Mar 10, 2022

2.58/5  rDev -25.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 1.75 | overall: 2.25
by edc20 from Oregon

Had some in an irish bar. It's not bad, but it's like a creamy water. Almost no carbonation mouthfeel, but plenty of creaminess from the nitro. Has very little taste to it.

Mar 21, 2018

3.28/5  rDev -5.7%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
by OzmanBey from Massachusetts

If you like Smithwicks but wish they made a cream ale then this is what you are looking for, it has the taste of Smithwicks with a wexford creaminess to it. Salante

Sep 16, 2017

3.01/5  rDev -13.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
by beerhobo22 from Nebraska

Smooth low alcohol beer. Briliantly clear with persistent white head. Served on nitro has a smooth mouthfeel with low bitterness. Good irish red beer.

Jan 24, 2017

2.85/5  rDev -18.1%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.75
by LukeGude from Iowa

Really mediocre

Jul 31, 2016

4.31/5  rDev +23.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
by WillPaulFPE from Connecticut

If you are seeking a temporary respite from hoppy beers, Kilkenny Irish Cream Ale certainly will fit the bill. It is an extremely smooth nitrogen based cream ale with no bitterness, and is quite drinkable. Some American beer aficionados might consider it too neutral and perhaps watery in nature, but that is exactly what makes this cream ale unique. It is presently not marketed in mass in the United States, however a number of Irish Pubs across the country will often have it on draft. Again, it is a departure from trending hoppy beers, but I hope it gains increased popularity in the United States as more people try it and become attracted to it's unique taste. My high scoring for this brew is based on its attributes as an Irish Cream Ale, and not necessarily as a direct comparison to other American Cream Ales or Irish Red Ales. Kilkenny is in a unique class shared by only a few other cream ales such as Wexford Irish Cream Ale. Cheers!

May 01, 2016

3.47/5  rDev -0.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
by leaddog from Canada (AB)

Appearance - Pours a medium reddish copper with two fingers of off white creamy head.

Smell - mild caramel malt aromas, buttery characteristics, and little to no hops.

Taste - Mild caramel malt aromas dominate the brew. The butteriness of the brew help to round out the brew.

Mouthfeel - Medium bodied with light carbonation. Finishes silky with a pleasant smoothness.

Overall - A simple cream ale with mild malt flavour and an appealing mouthfeel. A brew that can be seen as a sessionable one.

Mar 18, 2016