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Kilkenny Irish Cream Ale is a historic Irish red ale, originating from the famed St. Francis Abbey Brewery in Kilkenny, Ireland, with roots in 14th-century monastic brewing, later becoming a strong export version ofSmithwick\'s(due to pronunciation issues) before being relaunched globally by Guinness, known for its creamy texture, ruby-red color, and smooth, malty flavor, served with a nitrogenated cascade like Guinness.Brewing Origins & History

• Monastic Roots: Brewing in Kilkenny dates back to the 13th/14th century at St. Francis Abbey, established by Franciscan Friars, using local water and barley.
• Smithwick\'sConnection: The beer comes from the tradition of Smithwick\'s Brewery (founded 1710), Ireland\'s largest ale producer by the 19th century.
• Export Name: In the 1980s/90s, Guinness used \"Kilkenny\" as a more pronounceable name for a stronger Smithwick\'s for European and Canadian markets.
• Guinness Era: Production moved to Dublin\'s Guinness Brewery after St. Francis Abbey closed in 2013, maintaining its heritage.

Style & Characteristics

• Irish Red Ale: A smooth, copper-red ale with sweet malt flavors and light hop bitterness.
• Creamy Finish: Nitrogenated for a creamy, Guinness-like head (surge and settle) and velvety texture.
• Ingredients: Uses malted barley, roasted malted barley, hops, yeast, and local water.