Kilkenny Irish Cream Ale | Smithwick's Brewery / Irish Ale Breweries Ltd
Brewed by:
Smithwick's Brewery / Irish Ale Breweries Ltd
Ireland
Style: Irish Red Ale
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 4.30%
Availability: Year-round
Notes / Commercial Description:
Now brewed here:
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Added by Todd on 05-08-2002
Ratings: 388 | Reviews: 151
2/5 rDev -41.2%
look: 2 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2
I had this on tap from Moriarty's Irish Pub.
Amber/copper in appearance
Off white head that quickly faded
Aroma was muted. I'm chalking this up to my sinuses
Mouth feel was creamy
Over all a good beer and something different from the usual pints of Guinness
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look: 2 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2
I had this on tap from Moriarty's Irish Pub.
Amber/copper in appearance
Off white head that quickly faded
Aroma was muted. I'm chalking this up to my sinuses
Mouth feel was creamy
Over all a good beer and something different from the usual pints of Guinness
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3.38/5 rDev -0.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
4.6/5 rDev +35.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
3.01/5 rDev -11.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
Smooth low alcohol beer. Briliantly clear with persistent white head. Served on nitro has a smooth mouthfeel with low bitterness. Good irish red beer.
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look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
Smooth low alcohol beer. Briliantly clear with persistent white head. Served on nitro has a smooth mouthfeel with low bitterness. Good irish red beer.
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4.11/5 rDev +20.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
3.25/5 rDev -4.4%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25
4.83/5 rDev +42.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 5
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 5
2.53/5 rDev -25.6%
look: 3.25 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 1.75 | overall: 2
look: 3.25 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 1.75 | overall: 2
3.5/5 rDev +2.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.5/5 rDev +2.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
2.85/5 rDev -16.2%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.75
Really mediocre
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look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.75
Really mediocre
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3.24/5 rDev -4.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
3.97/5 rDev +16.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
4.31/5 rDev +26.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
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!
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look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
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!
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3.43/5 rDev +0.9%
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.25
look: 3 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.25
3.48/5 rDev +2.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.75
look: 4.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.75
3.12/5 rDev -8.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3
3.87/5 rDev +13.8%
look: 4 | smell: 2 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
look: 4 | smell: 2 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Kilkenny Irish Cream Ale from Smithwick's Brewery / Irish Ale Breweries Ltd
3.4
out of 5
based on 388 ratings.
look: 4.25 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.75