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

Kilkenny Irish Cream AleKilkenny Irish Cream Ale
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From:
Smithwick's Brewery / Irish Ale Breweries Ltd
 
Ireland
Style:
Irish Red Ale
ABV:
4.3%
Score:
79
Avg:
3.47 | pDev: 17.29%
Reviews:
155
Ratings:
406
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jan 02, 2024
Added:
May 08, 2002
Wants:
  31
Gots:
  80
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Ratings by Cayce:
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Reviewed by Cayce from Georgia

3.25/5  rDev -6.3%
Tried it with the Guinness Variety pack a few days ago. 440ml Served in a glass.
Note: I have never had an irish cream draught before, so I may be shooting in the dark with this one.

I actually enjoyed this beer quite a bit. It is very, very smooth and goes down easy. A pleasing caramel color with about 2 fingers of foam.

Definately has the draught characteristics and same smell as well. Smells alot like Guinness, maybe not as potent.

The taste is very smooth and the best way to describe it is 'creamy'. Has a nice body and well-balanced. Nothing really sticks out to me.

The mouth is also a smooth a full flavor. Not carbonated at all, almost like flat beer but sweet instead of bitter. Not gassy at all either.

Overall,

I think this is a enjoyable choice. I could see myself grabbing some of these for the holidays as it kind of reminds me of the consistency of light eggnog (not the taste). Definately better than the Winter Spirit I reviewed and has a lot more going for it as far as appearance, body, and complex flavors. Not everyone may like it, but definately is a nice change if you want to try something different. Cheers.
Nov 07, 2014
More User Ratings:
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Rated by paylstep from Canada (ON)

2.16/5  rDev -37.8%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 1.75 | overall: 2.75
tasteless piss, but smooth and foamy
Jan 02, 2024
 
Rated: 3.73 by BillyNoonan from Ireland

Oct 04, 2023
 
Rated: 4 by FarmerF from Netherlands

Apr 10, 2023
 
Rated: 3.05 by heerboth from Pennsylvania

Apr 02, 2023
 
Rated: 3.71 by QuintusHorace from California

Mar 16, 2023
 
Rated: 3.3 by Myboymi from Kansas

Nov 17, 2022
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Reviewed by Nass from Florida

3.44/5  rDev -0.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
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-
Oct 15, 2022
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Reviewed by tapper888

3.84/5  rDev +10.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
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
 
Rated: 3.17 by beerjerk666 from Florida

Sep 08, 2021
 
Rated: 4.84 by Can_if_you_can from Minnesota

Jul 23, 2020
 
Rated: 3.75 by Amoeba from California

Mar 07, 2020
 
Rated: 3.22 by BubbleBobble from New York

Feb 10, 2020
 
Rated: 3.62 by Youcaviar

Oct 06, 2019
 
Rated: 3 by JimboBrews54 from Michigan

Aug 01, 2019
 
Rated: 3.5 by toddsschneider from Canada (QC)

Dec 07, 2018
 
Rated: 3.5 by DmitryVolganin from Russian Federation

Aug 04, 2018
 
Rated: 3.44 by Eychung from New York

Jun 25, 2018
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Reviewed by edc20 from Oregon

2.58/5  rDev -25.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 1.75 | overall: 2.25
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
 
Rated: 3.48 by frykid from New Jersey

Sep 17, 2017
Kilkenny Irish Cream Ale from Smithwick's Brewery / Irish Ale Breweries Ltd
Beer rating: 79 out of 100 with 406 ratings