Tuesday 13 June 2006

Review: Kilkenny Irish Cream Ale

Kilkenny Irish Cream Ale from Smithwick's Brewery / Irish Ale Breweries Ltd
Rating: B

There's something about nitro cans that I just can't resist. Whenever I see one, I have to try it, so here goes.

Appearance: caramel color, pretty clear. Frothy white head atop a rapidly dissipating N2 creaminess. Forms a film on the glass as you drink, lot a lot of nitrogen beers tend to do.
The smell immediately reminds me of Boddingtons for some reason - it's not possible to smell nitrogen, is it? Nothing too distinguishable present in the nose, vaguely sweet.

Taste: some mild bitterness up front, toffee, finishes on a roast note. Finishes very well, not much in the way of aftertaste.

Mouthfeel: ahhh, the wonderful creaminess of a nitro. Of course, that disappears quickly, and this one was a little watery once the nitrogen had all worked its way out.

Drinkability: not bad! this one is pretty light, has nothing objectionable, and of course it's got the nitro going for it. Definitely a session candidate. Think of it as Boddingtons' Irish cousin.

Serving type: nitro-can

Reviewed on: 06-13-2006 00:22:45

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