Smithwicks Ale 3.06 1321

Smithwicks Ale

	Percentile
	52
	overall

Brewed by Dundalk (Diageo)
Style: Irish Ale
Dundalk, County Louth, Ireland

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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Ratings	Average	Score	ABV	Style Pctl	Serve in
1321	3.06/5.0	3.06/5.0	5%	63.7	English pint

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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davidCC (130), New York, USA

3.1	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.1	5/10	3/5	6/10	3/5	14/20

May 25, 2008

Pours a dark amber color, with scents of the roasted barley. Tan/brown head, the consistency of the beer is a little light on carbonation and therefore appears a bit watery...but a good beer nonetheless.

kwbrq1 (1), Belle Chasse, Louisiana, USA
does not count

5	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
5	10/10	5/5	10/10	5/5	20/20

May 23, 2008

I have travelled the world and have not found a better ale than this Irish classic. But my rating is based on fresh tap tastings in actual Irish pubs.

VeloVampire (492), Parkdale, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

3.2	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.2	6/10	3/5	7/10	3/5	13/20

May 21, 2008 Updated: May 22, 2008

440 ml can - pours a clear tawny copper with a nice two-finger beige head that laces nicely. Aroma sweet and caramelly, along with some twiggy, slightly musty hops. Flavour softly sweet and malty and a medium bitterness rounds out the finish. Slightly watery mouthfeel, but nice. Nothing exceptional, but certainly an unpretentious pint that is highly sessionable.

thornecb (1822), Marblehead, Massachusetts, USA

3.5	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.5	6/10	4/5	6/10	4/5	15/20

May 21, 2008

Pours deep amber into a shaker. Off-white micro head with good retention leaves spot lacing as it recedes to skim surface. Mild malt aromas. Crisp caramel from front to back. Not a whole lot going on here...

beerchugger (309), Colorado, USA

3.6	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.6	6/10	4/5	7/10	4/5	15/20

May 20, 2008 Updated: May 14, 2009

Pours a nice dark nutty color and forms a good head that remains throughout. Smells of hops, grain, and some caramel. Flavors of dried fruit along with caramel, nuts and hops are noticeable. This is a great Irish brew which is surprising for its popularity. One of my favorites.

marcher87 (8), Dublin, Ireland
does not count

3.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.9	8/10	4/5	7/10	4/5	16/20

May 18, 2008

Often drink it. Great taste while still being quite light. An unsung hero of irish beers

msante79 (860), Orland Hills, Illinois, USA

3	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3	5/10	3/5	6/10	3/5	13/20

May 15, 2008

Had several times. Pours brown in color with tan head. Aroma is malt, caramel and a little nutty. Flavor is malt, caramel and toffee. Tasty brew.

cdeaton (66), Madison, Indiana, USA

3.5	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.5	7/10	3/5	7/10	4/5	14/20

May 15, 2008

Bottled: Subtle malts, caramel, and flowers on the nose, nice sweetness and carbonation on the tongue; subtly sweet. Enough bitterness at the end to make it a complete beer. Good choice each time you make it to the local pub.

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