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In 1710, John Smithwick founded the Kilkenny brewery in the ruins of a 13th century abbey. It was commonly called St Francis Abbey and produced red ales with a bitter, acidic taste, mitigated by a few notes of caramel. Such was its success that Kilkenny beer became one of the reasons why everyone knew Ireland’s most medieval town.

Kilkenny

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Look up and enjoy it like a caramelised prayer.

Kilkenny draws on green Irish landscapes, criss-crossed by rural trails and wild waterways, for inspiration. The region’s undeniable charm and turbulent history have forged the character of this time-honoured ale, which cements camaraderie in tribute to Saint Canice, the abbey’s founder.

Kilkenny is a deep reddish-brown ale with a subtle reddish sheen. Its foam is light and almost fruity, making it the perfect thirst-quencher. Its reputation illustrates its Irish origin with stunning landscapes. To taste it is to immerse yourself. Turbulent rivers and ancient green landscapes give it a wild character, steeped in history and bravery.

It has become a “cathedral” beer, like the monument of its city of origin.

A cathedral beer