Smithwick's - Blonde - 4.1% ABV, 30l Keg (53 Pints)

To our knowledge, Keg NOT AVAILABLE from Brewery/Distributor at this time.

Price:	Price Above is Keg Only - Vat Included No Tap Included - Store Pickup
Keg:	Steel - 40.5 kg full Diamater Ø 394mm Height 370mm
Coupler:	U Type  - Keg Coupler
Order By:	Wed 10am - If you miss this cut-off you STILL can order from Click & Collect Kegs

 

Smithwick’s Master Brewers were given complete freedom to create this beer guided by principles of our 300 years of brewing experience. For Smithwick’s Blonde ale they carefully selected the Polaris hop to create a delicate, uncomplicated beer with a smooth finish and subtle fruity aroma.

A delicate, uncomplicated Blonde beer with a smooth finish and subtle fruity aroma. Malt and a touch of roasted barley combine throughout our very special ale brewing process to deliver a light golden beer that can be enjoyed throughout the seasons.

Smithwick's was founded by John Smithwick in 1710. It was originally brewed in St. Francis Abbey Brewery in Kilkenny which is Ireland's oldest operating brewery. The brewery is situated on the site of a Franciscan Abbey where monks had brewed ale since the 14th century, and ruins of the original abbey still remain on its grounds. The old brewery has since been renovated and now stands "The Smithwick's Experience Kilkenny" visitor attraction and centre

In 1800, export sales began to fall and the brewing industry encountered difficulty. To combat this, the Smithwick family increased production in their maltings, began selling mineral water and delivered butter with the ale from the back of their drays.

Smithwick's was purchased from Walter Smithwick in 1965 by Guinness and is now, along with Guinness, part of Diageo. Together, Guinness & Co. and Smithwick's developed and launched Smithwick's Draught in 1966. By 1979, half a million barrels were sold each year.

In 1980, Smithwick's began exporting to France. In 1993, Smithwick's Draught became Canada's leading imported ale. As of autumn 2010, Smithwick's continues to be brewed in Dundalk and Kilkenny with tankers sent to Dublin to be kegged for the on trade market. Cans and bottles are packaged by IBC in Belfast. As of 31 December 2013 production in the Kilkenny brewery finished. Smithwicks is now being produced in St.James Gate.

COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION
Smithwick’s is Ireland’s number one ale. Its exceptional taste, distinctive colour and purity of ingredients make it unique. Its rich, satisfying taste has earned it five gold medals in the famous Monde Selection Beer Tasting Competition. Smithwick’s is produced using the finest hops and special roasted, malted barley. In 1998 a new enhanced draught product with improved head retention was launched along with redesigned glassware.