Ireland's Oldest Ale, since 1710.
"The basic Smithwick's Draught has a creamy head, a palate that is very soft at first but develops in sweetness, and a hint of treacle toffee dryness in the finish. It seems bigger than might be expected from a gravity of 1036.
It is brewed from Pale Ale malt, roasted barley and 20 per cent corn syrup, with English bittering hops, plus Fuggles and Goldings for aroma.
Smithwick's had used the same yeast for many years, and the beer has a week's cold maturation. Draught Smithwick's is also made by the Cherry's brewery, in Waterford.
The bottled version of Smithwick's, known as Number 1, is a point higher in gravity, and has 10 per cent corn syrup.
A version called Smithwick's Export in the Canadian market and Kilkenny Irish Beer in some European countries has a gravity of 1048 and is all malt, with fuller colour and higher bitterness. Italy has a 1052 version and one at 1059 called Kilkenny Strong."
- Jackson, Michael, "Brewery with its own abbey - it must be Ireland", What's Brewing, (1993)
Beer Ratings and Reviews:
[1] Review by dogfoodman from Redwood Valley, CA, USA who has tried this beer a couple times. (3/30/2010 7:49:50 PM)
"A burnt copper color pours with a slight head. Flavor is lightly hoppy with a lot more character than your typical American Lager. In general an Ok brew, just not anything to get excited about. l "
Aroma:
5/10
Appearance:
6/10
Mouthfeel:
5/10
Flavor:
5/10
Overall:
5/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(2.6)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 12oz @ $1.29 Unit Cost: $1.72 per Pint
[2] Review by treborius from Uniondale, NY, USA who has tried this beer once. (3/29/2010 9:27:11 AM)
"I was not a fan of this beer. It has the reddish color of a typical Irish ale with a generous cap. The odor of sweet malt hits you with very little hoppish tones. Very drinkable as it goes down fast, but moreso because it is 'feels' watered down and has no redeeming taste characteristics."
Aroma:
5/10
Appearance:
6/10
Mouthfeel:
4/10
Flavor:
4/10
Overall:
4/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(2.3)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
[3] Review by porterhouse from Oklahoma City, OK, USA who has tried this beer many times. (3/19/2010 9:39:43 PM)
"What is this? It tastes like watered down guinness. Looks like it too. It's just OK. If you can't get anything else in between Guinness beers at the St. Patty's day festival, then I guess it's OK. Otherwise, skip it."
Aroma:
6/10
Appearance:
7/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
6/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.3)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 12oz @ $1.5 Unit Cost: $2 per Pint
[4] Review by slowrunner77 from Reno, NV, USA who has tried this beer a couple times. (11/6/2009 6:58:17 PM)
"this would make a decent session ale, but nothing i'll go out of my way for again. pours a brickish red, with decent lacing. the toffee maltiness is nice but a little simplistic. not bad & not great."
Aroma:
6/10
Appearance:
7/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
6/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.3)
Sampled: Bottle, Can Sample Size: 12oz @ $1.5 Unit Cost: $2 per Pint
[5] Review by Mike T from Toronto, Canada who has tried this beer a couple times. (9/21/2009 6:13:10 PM)
"Pours a beautiful red/brown with a big creamy off white head. Good retention and lacing. Looks really good. Smells malty, sweet. Tastes good starting malty with a bitter finish. Thin mouthfeel with good carbonation. "
Aroma:
6/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
6/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
6/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.3)
Sampled: Can
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
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(2.6)
