Smithwick's Red Ale
Ireland's historic red ale with a smooth roasted finish
Smithwick's Red Ale is Ireland's oldest and most popular ale, offering a masterfully balanced blend of mild hops, sweet malt, and roasted barley. It delivers a smooth, clean taste with a gentle bitterness that is perfectly complemented by sweet, biscuit-like malt notes.
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The story behind it
John Smithwick founded the brewery in 1710 on land that originally belonged to a 13th-century Franciscan abbey. Despite the religious and political challenges of the era, the Smithwick family successfully grew the enterprise into Ireland's most famous ale brand, now celebrated globally for its classic Irish Red style.
First brewed in 1710 at the St. Francis Abbey Brewery in Kilkenny, this recipe was perfected over generations by the Smithwick family. It relies on a unique blend of three different malts, including roasted barley, to create its signature ruby color and complex depth.
From Kilkenny, Ireland
