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Kilkenny Irish Cream Ale
Smithwick's Brewery / Irish Ale Breweries Ltd
- 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:
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Jan 02, 2024
- Added:
- May 08, 2002
- Wants:
- 31
- Gots:
- 80
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Ratings by Cayce:
Reviewed by Cayce from Georgia
3.25/5 rDev -6.3%
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, 2014Note: 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.
More User Ratings:
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
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, 2024Reviewed by Nass from Florida
3.44/5 rDev -0.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
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, 2022Reviewed by tapper888
3.84/5 rDev +10.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
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, 2022Reviewed 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
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
Kilkenny Irish Cream Ale from Smithwick's Brewery / Irish Ale Breweries Ltd
Beer rating:
79 out of
100 with
406 ratings
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