Wexford Irish Cream Ale - Greene King / Morland Brewery

bnes09

Illinois

3.98/5  rDev +18.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Pours like coffee cream with superb cascading effect. Creamy head is thick and maintains for the entire drink.

Smell is nutty and mildly roasted with hints of spices. No skunk.

Malty throughout with a biscuity character. Roasted almonds. Hints of cinammon and nutmeg spices. Mild piney hop bitterness. Good balance.

Light body and low carbonation but has a bready texture unlike other examples of the style.

This stuff is actually pretty descent.

Serving type: nitro-can

03-12-2012 02:42:38 | More by bnes09

Mypintishalffull

New York

2.95/5  rDev -12.5%
look: 4 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 2.5

Irish cream ale in a can. Sounds good at least. Pours real nice. I am a sucker for nitro cans though. Looks great nice rich amber and red tones. Gold underneath. No aroma at all. Slight butter. No trace of hops. Very nice mouthfeel. Just wish it had more character.

BEEN TO WEXFORD NOT GOING BACK

Serving type: nitro-can

02-07-2012 14:52:25 | More by Mypintishalffull

smakawhat

Maryland

3.58/5  rDev +6.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Poured from the nitro widget go can, into a nonic pint glass.

A one finger head creamy, off white sort of almost pink in color sits on a fairly good text book color amber body. Some very finite bubbles manage to stick around much of the edge of the glass.

Bouquet is a mild estery sort of fruity/marmalade, mixing in with a little bit of dry malt. At first opening, it doesn't come off that great but improves dramatically while resting.

Upon taste, body is what to be expected out of nitro, sort of rich and creamy. Mild malt backbone on this, kind of subdued, with some biscuit graham just faintly on the finish, and some faint banana.

Overall not bad, drinkable, no harm in having it, but probably wont grab another one in the future. This doesn't grab my attention very much.

Serving type: nitro-can

01-29-2012 00:32:33 | More by smakawhat

tobelerone

New Jersey

3.45/5  rDev +2.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Say what you want about my tastes but at this point at least I am a bit of a sucker for these nitro cans. This beer looks beautiful; there's an exquisitely creamy head that hangs around forever and lots of froth just plastered to the side of the glass. Golden in color and clear enough to read this review through.

The downside of the nitro can is experienced in the aroma and taste. Smells faintly malty and sweet, with a metallic undertone, and very mild overall, perhaps a little buttery. Taste is the same but thankfully without the metallic aspect; just a lightly sweet and malty flavor with mildly bitter English hops.

Body is smooth and creamy, with low carbonation. A bit watery. Lingering aftertaste that's mostly bitter and a touch on the sweet side.

So this beer is far from profound. Still enjoyed it, more than most, apparently, but not as much as other nitro cans such as Young's Chocolate or even Tetley's. Worth a shot if you like this kind of thing.

Serving type: nitro-can

12-16-2011 06:05:49 | More by tobelerone

CrazyDavros

Australia

3.28/5  rDev -2.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 3.5

Pours dark amber with typical nitro head.
Faint aromas, sweet light caramel, toffee, butterscotch. Once again, typical nitro ale characters..
Very sweet flavours, lots of toffee, caramel and faint toasty malt.
Could use more carbonation, feels a bit slick.

Serving type: bottle

11-24-2011 00:12:20 | More by CrazyDavros

mjurney

Texas

3.73/5  rDev +10.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

Appearance:
Amber-golden color, clear. Carbonation sticks on my glass. Very creamy head.

Aroma:
Malty, honey and pear.

Taste:
Light creamy malt along with bitterness at the end. Light, yet creamy malt character, sweet toffee, a little honey. I'm getting lots of fruity character, mostly pear.

Body:
Silky, yet light and watery.

Finish:
Fruity, slight bitter aftertaste.

Serving type: nitro-can

11-05-2011 23:42:59 | More by mjurney

Rifugium

Pennsylvania

3.58/5  rDev +6.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

First had: nitro-tap at Todd English Pub, Las Vegas, NV

I liked this fairly well. Thanks to the nitro, the pour and the mouthfeel was almost stout-like, though in reality much lighter. Bronzed amber in color, cascading nitro/carbonation, with a finger of creamy white head, when all settled. Sweet malts in the nose, caramel, popcorn. Taste of toasted grains, corn, sweet malts, light notes of peach and apple skin giving a bitter quality, with a definite earthy hoppiness mid- to end-palate. Medium mouthfeel, "thickness" from the nitro is an illusion, but still works. Overall a nice, drinkable beer.

Serving type: nitro-tap

09-12-2011 20:00:12 | More by Rifugium

aasher

Indiana

3.25/5  rDev -3.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

This one pours a very murky honey cream gold in color that eventually settles down to a very clear and rich gold in color. The aromas consist of a good amount of malt and and toffee sweetness. It's pretty appealing. The flavors are very watery. You get a moderate amount of sweet, toffee esque malt with an ever so light bitter finish. The watery aspect, nitro can or not, really takes away from the potential flavor. It needs to be fuller in body and perhaps a bit richer. It's very, very light in body and the nitro can actually takes away from the beer. It started off pretty well, then quickly went downhill. I can see how drinking it would be easy though.

Serving type: nitro-can

09-12-2011 19:22:25 | More by aasher

OtherShoe2

Massachusetts

3.48/5  rDev +3.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Pours copper orange with a nice thick creamy head. Big billowy movement as you dump the can. Some decent thick lacing.

Big caramel and mineral aromas. That is really it.

Buttery caramel up front, but the bitterness kicks in in a big way to help squash the caramel-corn element. Some mineral elements as well. The extra carbonation makes this much more drinkable than it should be. palate clears with lightly malty caramel and some light bitterness.

Carbonated but a little body. It works.

Overall, not too shabby. Flawed like the dickens, but that is ok -- this isn't perfect brew. A bit too sweet and caramel covered for a traditional bitter. If you can see past that point, you'll be ok with this one.

Serving type: nitro-can

09-10-2011 18:57:21 | More by OtherShoe2

ColTrain79

Arizona

3.95/5  rDev +17.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Poured into weizen glass (nothing else)

1st review

A: The widget inside the can gives a good pour and leaves a one finger head. Bronze color.

B: Not a whole lot of aromatics, malty, and not real hoppy either. But pleasant.

T: very creamy, the beer mixed well with the head, some alcohol, but I enjoyed it.

M: Mixed feelings. it was very creamy which I enjoy greatly, may have have been creamier without nitrogen (some say No2 makes for more watery beer)

Overall: i enjoyed it and would recommend it to most people. Not a bad taste, great mouth feel, i would purchase again.

Serving type: nitro-can

08-29-2011 19:35:16 | More by ColTrain79

redfire89

Florida

3.33/5  rDev -1.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.5

A- It pours a milk chocolate color, then it has the cascade effect where it turns to a deep brown color.
S- Kinda hoppy not much aroma
T- Toasted malts,a little bread flavor
M- Really creamy, has a slight bitter finish to it.
O- It's not bad but I think that there are better nitro beers out there.

Serving type: nitro-can

08-17-2011 11:47:19 | More by redfire89

ZenAgnostic

Texas

4/5  rDev +18.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

14.9oz can poured into a New Belgium globe glass.

Appearance - Bronze, clear body. Very creamy tight white head.

Smell - Maltiness. No hop presence. Dark fruit.

Taste - Milky cream. Slight alcohol. Very subdued.

Mouthfeel - Very smooth. Creamy and silky. Little to no astringency.

Overall Drinkability - First of the style I've had, I believe, so I'm rating as a beer (or at least to analogues) rather than in the specific style. Very creamy, smooth with no bite or sharpness. Makes a great desert beer.

Serving type: can

08-05-2011 01:21:13 | More by ZenAgnostic

Slatetank

Pennsylvania

3.78/5  rDev +12.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

from a nitro can my wife shared with me -poured chilled into a DFH shaped glass.

The color is deep amber with thick cream and lace sticks very well from the nitro creaminess. The clarity is lightly hazed and there are light brown accents. The smell has a gentle ripe banana and slight 'fruity' note in general, possibly yeast or hops, it is mild and fragrant. The feel is creamy and fruity with slight bitterness and semi-dry finish with moderate carbonation.

I like the flavor, it has some mild malt and light bitterness from the hops, but the main flavor influence is the yeast which gives a slight fruitiness and hint of caramel. The overall drinkability is good as this is a decent brew, but pretty average for the style

Serving type: nitro-can

08-03-2011 10:24:32 | More by Slatetank

jayhawk73

Maryland

2.55/5  rDev -24.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2

A- Pours a bronze color w/ a one finger off white head. No noticeable carbonation, but amazing lacing. Nothing else really going on here.

S- Grain, malt, some hops. Somewhat bitter smell. Not very complex nose on this beer.

T- Fairly bitter, w/ hops and malt. Not impressed.

M- For a creme ale, this beer isn't creamy. It's thin, and and very one dimensional. It coats your throat w/ bitter grain, which lingers forever.

O- Can't recommend this beer. It just doesn't seem to do much well.

Serving type: nitro-can

07-28-2011 02:44:30 | More by jayhawk73

tdm168

North Carolina

3.25/5  rDev -3.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Pours a deep amber with a 1/4" of thick foamy head that lingers. Smells of sweet malt, mainly caramel. Taste is malty, creamy, and sweet. Mouthfeel is light bodied and mellow, very smooth.

Overall I'm not impressed. I'm always happy to try a new beer especially one considered a "classic" but I don't think I'll have this again.

Serving type: nitro-can

07-23-2011 13:48:41 | More by tdm168

tieffenbrucker

North Carolina

5/5  rDev +48.4%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

Serving type: 14.9 fluid oz. nitrogenated tall-boy poured into stout glass.

Appearance: Typical nitro-can cascade effect, always fun to watch. When the bubbles settle the beer has a penny-copper, transluscent hue with a one-finger, creamy nitrogenated head.

Smell: Rich, sweet cream, butter, sugar, malt. Not much (if any) hops aroma. Be advised that a lot of this smell comes from the head, rather than the beer itself.

Taste: The cream comes through very strongly. Rich, sweet, with a mild hops finish. Definitely a beer geared towards the malt, rather than the hops.

Mouthfeel: This is where I'm torn. I understand why a lot of people demonize nitro-beers, given that the mouth feel is thinner, waterier, and less full-bodied than normal carbonation. But honestly, for this beer, nitro just WORKS. It is thinner than most, but the head flavor plus the sweet maltiness really makes it feel full-bodied.

Overall: This is, without a doubt, one of my favorite beers ever. I find myself seeking it out in any specialty beer store. I normally HATE nitro-beers (Guinness, Murphy's, Boddington's) but for this beer, I couldn't have it any other way. It's a cream ale, and meant to be enjoyed that way. As pure, uncarbonated, heady cream.

Serving type: nitro-can

06-30-2011 03:44:54 | More by tieffenbrucker

drabmuh

Maryland

2.48/5  rDev -26.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 2

2001 a beer odyssey. Another nitro can. This stuff was left in my house by a family member and I quickly realized that I had never reviewed it. Poured into a Guinness imperial pint glass.

Beer is amber and clear with an exterior cascading head of nitrogen bubbles that forms a soft head of tiny bubble, with ultimately moderate to low aeration and minimal lacing on the glass. Looks fine.

Aroma is sweet and grainy, kind of harsh, off putting.

Body is creamy and full, oddly bitter, grainy and harsh, some sweetness on the front, overall weak and nasty. People drink this beer? I don't like it at all.

Serving type: nitro-can

06-23-2011 04:56:20 | More by drabmuh

atr2605

New York

3.13/5  rDev -7.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

A- Pours a light amber/copper color with a dense creamy head
S- smells of butternut toffee
T-rich buttery flavor, with a hint of the nuttiness on the finish
M-medium-full bodied. right on par for a cream ale
O-pretty good. I have only had a few cream ales and I do enjoy the style. It's subtle, very creamy, and looks delicious. Enjoyable brew

Serving type: nitro-can

06-20-2011 01:42:34 | More by atr2605

BelgiumBill

Virginia

2.78/5  rDev -17.5%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Paid $2.49 for a single can at Total Wine.

I'm sorry, did open a beer or a cream soda?

i poured it into a Guinness pint glass which gave a 1 inch creamy head and gave way quickly. It was the exact color of a cream soda.

The smell was of sweet malts, not strong, not complex.

The flavors were weak, malty, sweetish, vanilla. Again, like a cream soda.

The mouthfeel was good but average for a nitro.

It was drinkable but overall I thought it was weak and watery. In fact, it seemed like the result of mixing 2 parts water to one part Guinness and at $2.49 a can hardly a value item

Pass.

Serving type: nitro-can

06-20-2011 00:50:40 | More by BelgiumBill

Knapp85

Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev -3.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

This beer was pretty cool, I loved the fact that it was in the nitro can similar to a Guinness. The pours was awesome on this brew. It was just like watching the pour of any other nitro brew but it's always amazes me. The color of beer is a light copper color with a very creamy white head. The lacing sticks nicely to the glass. The smell of the beer is a bit subtle, some sweet malts on the nose and a few other fresh grains. The taste is a bit weak but gives off a good creamy mouthfeel. Overall this beer it worth trying I think. I'm glad I did for sure.

Serving type: nitro-can

06-06-2011 16:47:41 | More by Knapp85

alankwak

Florida

3.55/5  rDev +5.3%
look: 5 | smell: 2 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

A: Copper/Red and clear. Super head retention and lacing.

S: Not much going on here. Malty hint of beer.

T: Wonderful flavor of 2 row malt barley with a hint of fruit flavors. Low hop bitterness.

M: Full mouthfeel. Smooth too.

O: Although a nice beer I found this Ale to be empty on flavor but full on mouthfeel and appearance. Too little hop flavor/involvement. Intriguing was the fruit notes.

Serving type: nitro-can

05-21-2011 01:56:45 | More by alankwak

Illtryit

Missouri

3.85/5  rDev +14.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

14.9 oz nitro can into 16 ounce mug.

Pours a clear copper brew with that nitro can super head which settles into a 1/2 inch ivory head. Several drinks in and the head is still there. There is more going on here than lacing...more like a foam coating on the sides of my mug.

Not suprisingly, a sweet cream aroma burst through.

Taste like sweet cream and vanilla. Mild and mellow flavors.

The best part of this beer is the feel. The head is so creamy and smooth, you could decorate a cake with it. Smooth, mellow, silky, creamy.

I'm impressed with this beer. Great dessert beer!

Serving type: nitro-can

05-14-2011 01:11:44 | More by Illtryit

brentk56

North Carolina

2.45/5  rDev -27.3%
look: 1.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5

Appearance: All of the carbonation must have been used up when I opened the can as, within just a few minutes, the beer was pouring like apple juice

Smell: Buttery nose with a hint of caramel and bread

Taste: Fairly simple flavor profile, with grainy bread, a bit of butterscotch and a mineral character that dominates

Mouthfeel: Medium body but very flabby

Overall: I am afraid this one was a disappointment all around

Serving type: nitro-can

05-07-2011 00:38:09 | More by brentk56

HattedClassic

Virginia

3.53/5  rDev +4.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Appearance: Pours a dark brown amber and creates a perpetual white creamy head and lacing. Not bad looking and looks rather nice.

Smell: Yeasty malts and toffee but not much besides that.

Taste: Same as the smell but with slight hops to the taste.

Mouthfeel: Creamy with no carbonation. Left a white mustache on my lips.

Overall: Not a bad beer and not very complex either. I can certainly drink this but I don't see myself buying any in the near future.

Serving type: nitro-can

05-01-2011 03:16:38 | More by HattedClassic

womencantsail

California

3.2/5  rDev -5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

A: The beer is a nice amber color with a big white head on it that lasts throughout the duration of the pour.

S: Smells pretty nice. Toffee and bready malts with a slight hop aroma. Mild floral aromas from the hops and a bit of a honey type smell to it. Fairly sweet all around.

T: Unfortunately, the flavor isn't quite as good. Much more bitter than anticipated with a lot of it seeming to come from malt, perhaps it's astringency, then. Lightly biscuity and bready giving the sweetness.

M: Medium in body with the smooth carbonation given by the nitrogen.

O: Smells nice but the flavor was pretty disappointing. Don't know if I'd be interested in having this again.

Serving type: nitro-can

04-28-2011 18:50:28 | More by womencantsail