Smithwick's - Pale Ale - 4.5% ABV, 30l Keg (53 Pints)
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Keg: | Steel - 40.5 kg full Diamater Ø 394mm Height 370mm |
Coupler: | U Type - Keg Coupler |
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Date on Keg*
28th April 2023 (Updated 13/02/23)
In 2011, Smithwick’s extended their range for the first time since 1983 with the launch of Smithwick’s Pale Ale. The ale is made of pale ale malt, Smithwick’s yeast and Amarillo hops and has an ABV of 4.5%. It’s golden in colour and has a distinct, fruity aroma.
Smithwicks Pale Ale is a quality beer with a fuller taste, craft brewed with 100% pale ale malt and aromatic hops.
A light bodied Irish ale with a floral aroma with a resinous hoppy character.
Flavours of lemon citrus and slight maltiness and a bitter finish.
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.
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