Smithwick's Ale - Smithwick's Brewery / Irish Ale Breweries Ltd

far333

Connecticut

4.93/5  rDev +43.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

I spent 2 weeks in Ireland, and spent much of that time constantly looking for another pint of this wonderful ale. It's right alongside Guinness in every pub, but can't be found in the UK. I like it better than Bass. Although the Guinness is definitely better in Ireland than in the states, I had a hard time having anything but a Smithwick's. Like Guinness, the Irish version is far superior to the American version. I made the mistake of pronouncing the w in a smokey run-down local pub outside of Cork City the first time I asked for one. That's something you're sure to do only once.

Serving type: on-tap

12-13-2002 19:26:09 | More by far333

Davidvols

Mississippi

5/5  rDev +45.8%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

One of my favorite beers. Looks and tastes like a excellent craft beer should - not too hoppy. No strong odor or bitter aftertaste. Drinkable and smooth. No comparison to Guiness, as this one is very drinkable and not "heavy" like Guiness Extra Stout. Great history of brewery as well.

Serving type: bottle

04-28-2013 18:04:20 | More by Davidvols

cre83

Washington

3.5/5  rDev +2%

04-25-2013 02:40:22 | More by cre83

SmellsofMahagony

Texas

2.75/5  rDev -19.8%

04-14-2013 16:25:22 | More by SmellsofMahagony

safaricook

Netherlands

2.5/5  rDev -27.1%

04-12-2013 14:41:10 | More by safaricook

enelson

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev +9.3%

03-26-2013 22:55:13 | More by enelson

MidloRapid

Virginia

3.25/5  rDev -5.2%

03-25-2013 00:03:51 | More by MidloRapid

Maximusmaximus

Massachusetts

3/5  rDev -12.5%

03-18-2013 05:22:04 | More by Maximusmaximus

kkmiller76

New Jersey

3.25/5  rDev -5.2%

03-15-2013 03:34:41 | More by kkmiller76

allbrigs

North Carolina

2/5  rDev -41.7%

03-12-2013 15:51:45 | More by allbrigs

GreesyFizeek

New York

3.5/5  rDev +2%

03-06-2013 01:01:19 | More by GreesyFizeek

Navalartichoke

Virginia

3.5/5  rDev +2%

03-03-2013 19:07:53 | More by Navalartichoke

Monoke

Ireland

3.5/5  rDev +2%

03-02-2013 18:52:16 | More by Monoke

Eric908

South Dakota

3.5/5  rDev +2%

02-21-2013 23:40:03 | More by Eric908

Rn2Ln3Tn4

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev +2%

02-20-2013 18:06:19 | More by Rn2Ln3Tn4

sennin

Michigan

2/5  rDev -41.7%

02-13-2013 13:23:56 | More by sennin

whodat9587

Mississippi

5/5  rDev +45.8%

02-11-2013 13:47:53 | More by whodat9587

Sunnanek

Sweden

3.25/5  rDev -5.2%

02-05-2013 16:42:24 | More by Sunnanek

matjack85

Illinois

3.25/5  rDev -5.2%

02-02-2013 06:27:06 | More by matjack85

grittybrews

Washington

3.5/5  rDev +2%

02-01-2013 06:39:30 | More by grittybrews

JohnnyForeign

3.5/5  rDev +2%

01-14-2013 00:49:53 | More by JohnnyForeign

mth44sc

South Carolina

2.5/5  rDev -27.1%

01-03-2013 22:18:06 | More by mth44sc

BlackTuesday

California

3/5  rDev -12.5%

12-30-2012 19:49:01 | More by BlackTuesday

Zach136

Georgia

3.5/5  rDev +2%

12-15-2012 04:23:50 | More by Zach136

thebuck

3/5  rDev -12.5%

12-06-2012 02:36:02 | More by thebuck