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

 

On tap, the pour is copper colored with a thick and creamy beige colored head of foam. The taste is between light to medium bodied and easy drinking. In addition to, I'm tasting some mild toffee, mineral water, & grains. This was not bad, I would drink this again. Cheers! B-

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Really mediocre

 

 

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!