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Smithwicks Ale

Smithwicks Ale

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An Irish Ale brewed by
Dundalk (Diageo)

Dundalk, County Louth, Ireland

bottled
common

on tap
common

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11003.06/5.03.06/5.05%56.3 English pint P  Stats

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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 FishManLA (149), Abita Springs, Louisiana, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/105/56/104/512/20

Apr 15, 2008  
Pours an "old copper penny" color with a moderate sized but persistent off-white head. Nose is mild with notes of bread and malt. Flavor is clean and a well balanced blend of malt and hops with slightly bready notes. Slight, understated and short-lasting finish of bitter-sweet hops.

saltebru (13), Ionia, Michigan, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/103/517/20
Jul 25, 2008  
Nice beer. This is my fallback beer. Aroma of toffee and roasted malts.


 Russo (434), Campinas, Brazil
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/511/20
Jul 22, 2008  
Tap @ tomy doyles PUB, Newton,MA.Dark red color, nice and persistent whitehead. Aroma is malty. Flavor quite watery. Notes of roasted malt. Mouthfeel is only refreshing.


italianjohn (57), Bensalem, Pennsylvania, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/105/56/103/513/20
Jul 19, 2008  
Very attractive and simple beer its not overpowering at all you can definitely taste some sort of toffee not hoppy or overcarbonated just a light good tasting ale its a good beer to keep in your rotation


ethomson (16), Huntington Beach, California, USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/511/20
Jul 17, 2008  
They should just call this beer "Guiness Light". You can definitely tell it’s from the same brewers. It’s not bad though, roasty, malty flavors on the pallet, maybe a hint of coffee??? I don’t know, but basically it’s Guiness with a lighter kick to it.


 zappafan99 (254), Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/516/20
Jul 14, 2008  
Taste 7/8. My bottle says 4.5abv not the listed 5%. Looks: Clear brown, light lacing.Aroma: Grain/malt, yeast. Taste: Better than expected with Guinness on the label. Ingredients come through well. Round, spicy and toasted.Mild sour yeast. Mildly sticky. Fills the mouth well. Worth brewing and drinking.




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