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Smithwick’s Irish Red Ale
Smithwick’s Brewery (Diageo)
Irish Red Ale
4.5% ABV
IBU 25
EBC 30
330ml
🇮🇪 Ireland
Smithwick’s is Ireland’s oldest beer brand, brewed in Kilkenny since 1710. An emblematic Irish red ale, it long represented the alternative to stout in Irish pubs.
📍 Kilkenny, Ireland
In a nutshell
Irish Red Ale · 4.5% ABV · 🇮🇪 Ireland. Perfect with Irish stew.
📊 Specs
4.5%
ABV
25
IBU
30
EBC
8–10°C
Serve at
330ml
Format
🍺
Pint glass
👃 Tasting notes
Appearance
Mahogany-copper with fine beige head
Aroma
Caramelised malt, light biscuit and roasted notes
Taste
Malty, sweet-bitter, caramel, light roast
Finish
Dry, short, clean
🍽️ Food pairing
- Irish stew
- Bangers and mash
- Shepherd’s pie
- Cheddar
🏭 The brewery
Smithwick’s Brewery (Diageo)
❓ Frequently asked questions
What is the ABV of Smithwick’s Irish Red Ale?
Smithwick’s Irish Red Ale has an ABV of 4.5%. It is a light beer, to be enjoyed in moderation.
Where does Smithwick’s Irish Red Ale come from?
Smithwick’s Irish Red Ale is brewed by Smithwick’s Brewery (Diageo) in Kilkenny, Ireland.
What food pairs well with Smithwick’s Irish Red Ale?
Smithwick’s Irish Red Ale pairs beautifully with: Irish stew, Bangers and mash, Shepherd’s pie.
How should Smithwick’s Irish Red Ale be served?
Serve Smithwick’s Irish Red Ale at 8–10°C in a Pint glass. It is a Irish Red Ale style beer.