| Kilkenny Irish Cream Ale | |
|---|---|
 Kilkenny Can |
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| Brewery | St. Francis Abbey |
| Style | Irish Red Ale |
| First Brewed | 1710 (as Smithwick's [1]) |
| Alc. vol. | 4.30% |
| IBU Scale | 29 |
Kilkenny is an Irish cream ale which originated in Kilkenny, Ireland. The brand is managed and produced by Diageo. Kilkenny is very similar to Smithwick's Draught; however, it has a nitrogenated cream head similar to Guinness and has a stronger taste (more bitter than Smithwicks). The 'Kilkenny' name was originally used during the '80's and '90's to market a stronger version of Smithwick's for the European and Canadian market due to difficulty in pronunciation of the word 'Smithwick's'. It now refers to a similar yet distinctly different beer. Kilkenny was originally produced for export and is available in at least the following countries: Ireland, Finland, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Norway, the Netherlands, Croatia, Russia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Thailand, Slovenia, Sweden, Malaysia, Japan, Poland, Bosnia, Israel, Italy and South Africa. [2] Ingredients: water, malted barley, roasted malted barley, hops, and yeast.[3]
