Guru Review: Kilkenny (Draught Cream Ale)

[@CityInDespair]

Kilkenny on draught in Mulligans is simply world class

[@syesepoh]

I remember this being on draught in the 90's here in the UK. Back when Caffreys was 4.8% and bloody lovely.

[@annagilda1]

I live in a really, really remote part of Australia, not a hope of a Guinness and even if there was, it'd be nothing like my local back in Mayo, but I can get cans if this on occasion when the barge comes in from the mainland. I managed to get a 6 pack of this after work tonight and I'm happy out. I can't wait to come back and have a proper pint, but this will keep me going until I can travel back to Ireland.

[@egdowney1]

Enjoy friend. Greetings from Dublin. Mayo a great spot. 👍

[@calmackean]

Up Mayo!!!

[@ronburgindee]

Thought mayo people would be used to living in remote parts of the country 🤔

[@mikespearwood3914]

@@ronburgindee I guess Australian "remote" is a lot different to Irish "remote".

[@Bjornontour]

Suites you,sir!!!

[@CommentGuy92]

I was always a Guinness drinker but now I’ve found Kilkenny I’d have to say I love it just as much. Very different but an absolutely lovely drink

[@idontwannabe05]

Had my first pint of this in Rome - it was bloody lovely. It's in stock all over Italy. If anyone knows of any pubs where you can buy a pint in London, do let me know!

[@aislcsales]

Hey man. Im going to Europe for a month all of July. I am visiting my home country Bosnia but the beer there is pure shit. Is it in Italian grocery stores up in the northern area? I wouldn’t mind doing a road trip. I had Kilkenny last week in tap in Vegas and I am having some serious withdraws. Im like a crackhead needing more LOL

[@shantavakian4309]

I could tell by the immediate reaction in your eyes that it would be delicious! Gotta try this!

[@lilliputlittle]

My *Favorite* but it is so hard to find. We don't have the cans around me (Washington state) so I have to wait to go to an "Irish Pub" to find it but I occasionally find it while traveling in pubs.

[@ramsesmoya3907]

I tried this beer when I was living in Canada two years ago, and god! I can still remember the taste.

[@davidiross]

8.6..boom. I discovered Kilkenny a few months ago in Oz and I can't agree more..what a fantastic drop..the only crappy thing in Oz is that it comes in 440ml cans

[@Sean-me4fv]

Schooner size is better than a pint anyway. Pints get warm in Australia. Bad idea.

[@anthonylagan9486]

@@Sean-me4fv get them down ya quicker

[@TheAcarch2]

Loved your review. Twelve years ago during a St-Patrick's night out I discovered Kilkenny at a local Irish pub here in Montreal. Let me tell you I had about the same reaction. You"ll be surprised to know that I have not tried Guinness yet ( I know I know ) but after your review I will definitely try it now. CHEERS!!

[@PallahDaOracle]

It's incredibly hard to find this damn beer in the USA. Had it once in Rhode Island and fell in love. Been living in Virginia and Tennessee and its nowhere to be found. Can't even find it on Google.

[@jwk6422]

Same here. Found it on tap at Disney Springs…amazing stuff. Wish it was easier to get.

[@gragall78]

I buy Kilkenny for a treat because its amazing and if I see it in a pub I'll buy a few pints, it just tastes so good, its mainly sold in touristy pubs I think because the tourists love it. Funny thing is smithicks was made in Kilkenny and Kilkenny was always made in Dublin, they called it Kilkenny because they mainly sell it over sea's and foreigners can't pronounce the name smithwicks properly so they stuck with the name Kilkenny even though both beers don't taste anything like each other

[@worstchoresmadesimple6259]

Finally someone calls out craft beers,. Getting me some Kilkenny this weekend

[@Joeybago12]

Craft beer is trash. People drink it because they think it gives them character. No one likes it lol

[@JackBWakeham]

@@DaireSheehan He speaks for a pretty small group of people at this point, most people know that the independent sector produces the best beer, I don't use the term 'craft' as its just independent beer. Also people who hate on 'craft' are generally those who go into Aldi or Lidl and pick stuff up and don't think its any better or worse than macro stuff which it is, its just aldi / lidl trying to cash in, quality of that stuff is awful. Need to use a bottleshop or go direct to the brewers for the best stuff.

[@JackBWakeham]

@@Hometruths29 No such thing as 'over hopping' really, especially not in something like Leffe Blonde. Most beer has an element of bitterness that's generally why we come back sip after sip.

[@JackBWakeham]

@@Hometruths29 I kind of meant it in the literal sense of nobody is going to put too many hops in a beer. If lots of hops is what people like (which they do) they will fill a beer full of hops. Hops don't have to result in bitterness if they are put in hot side they result in bitterness, if you put them in cold side you end up with aromatics and flavor, there are reasons to do both and styles within IPA that represent either side of that scale, east coast being more fruity and aromatic, west coast being more resinous and bitter. You mention 'sour bitterness' would say you've been trying the wrong beers, I love both West Coast and East Coast style IPA's and never had an experience i would define as 'sour bitterness'. I have had plenty of sour IPA's but that's a whole different ball park / topic, but they are also lovely beers.

[@JackBWakeham]

@@Hometruths29 I guess my point is... just because there is beer out there traditional or more modern that is not to your taste or that your palate cant take, doesn't mean its over hopped etc, its just that you don't like it, which is fine, but that doesn't make it wrong.

[@cheekycharly2001]

Cannot find this in the UK anywhere. Cannot even see the cans for sale. If anyone knows where to get it then let me know. 💪🏼

[@bananaman1430]

Noticed a local bar sells it on pump literally can't wait to give it a go this weekend!

[@connorbaldwin2848]

one of the most underrated beers, had for the first time this summer. so good.

[@courtney.behindthetourbus]

Just got a 6 pack in Sydney Oz and I actually really like it. Can’t do Guinness oddly enough. Certainly down for this 👌🏽

[@blueenglishstaffybreeder6956]

One of my fav beers next to Guinness, can’t believe an Irishman has never had it

[@gragall78]

If you love Kilkenny then I know you'll love John Smith's extra smooth, it has a widget and tastes really good if not better than Kilkenny, worth a try.

[@vaughnsigal4560]

Can second that thought, John Smiths was a frequent when I was last in England a few years back, Tetley’s is also a favourite

[@CDK11]

John Smiths is a bit bland!

[@CarlitosWayz12]

Thats it, you convinced me to try it now. My mate knows im a Guinness head and recommended this to me. Good honest review lad 👍👍

[@mattpjsmith]

They are pretty difficult to get in Ireland, but try some of the English smooth bitters like Tetley´s, Boddingtons, John Smiths

[@damian-795]

We cant get it here in UK, used to but cant now, 😢wish we could

[@jumpinallans]

Went through a Kilkenny stage in Oz the late 90s. Lovely drop - can't get it here in Hong Kong though. :~(

[@plectrumjoe]

I totally agree with you. Best ale around. Very hard to find on this side of the pond, though. We have one place in New Jersey that I'm aware of, Dooney's Irish Pub. The other place was called Kilkenny in northern New Jersey but they closed down. I'm moving away and will have no access to this nectar of the gods.

[@shaunmaher6997]

I’d the exact same experience when I tried this for the first time a few weeks ago 👍! Great drink.

[@utubeSome]

I used to love Kinkenny when I was living in Norway.. It was mine favorite in Norwegians pubs

[@jascollinscork]

Only discovered this during lockdown….. great aould treat!! Would love to taste it if available on draft 🤷🏼‍♂️ and it something like €3.50 in shops now 😢

[@67conmar]

Love kilkenny but haven't seen it in years, where in Ireland can you buy this, cheers

[@michaeledwards427]

Have never tried kilkenny before, but Guinness used to do a draught canned smooth bitter which was lovely.

[@duhg]

Doug Curran from the States here. Concur on the Kilkenny. Nice and velvety. Yum!

[@edgeofwest5741]

It's a Savage pint on draft, very hard to find do. O'haras is the only " Craft" to do a can or draft of stout right

[@jamesross2373]

Love this stuff, better than Guinness for me. Readily available here in Tasmania, Australia. Even on tap in a fair few places here.

[@futureskipper4616]

Has been my pint of choice for years when I'm watching football in the pub.

[@cody8513]

would do anything to be able to order this in england. cant even order online. mad thing

[@tomasmcclements1491]

Absolutely loove the awl kilkenny. Unfortunately up north here feck all pups serve it.

[@benvasilinda9729]

I live in Florida in the US and I really like these beers when I can find them. I’m also not a fan of many craft beers.

[@darrenmurray861]

I do fancy a Killkenny now 😊 Does anyone else remember Calders cream ale? What ever happened to that? I used to love a point during my Friday lunch break.

[@toffiecrisp123]

Great review would love to try it do you know where i can get this in the uk cant find it and ive heard its not in GB thanks

[@karlos55555]

Caffreys is still a nice pint and also in a can and I do like my Guinness. Would love to try this but I can't get it in England, which is criminal! Agree about craft beers being rubbish and some mention John Smiths here which is also crap. Tetleys smooth is lovely and even Boddingtons has improved the last couple of years but if anyone can point me towards where I can get Kilkennys then I'm all ears!

[@courtney.behindthetourbus]

Can you please find some pubs and do a review on best pint of Kilkenny? Keen to see it! ✊🏽

[@JasonBrown-mp7ob]

I have never tried it but now I want to. Unfortunately I can't buy it in Scotland though. 🥺

[@isiton212]

Sweet Jesus! I love your reaction to this! I do love a real creamy Guinness, but sometimes find the burnt notes a bit overwhelming (especially in the bottled version). I'm from the south of England originally and would order a mild ale, but they are impossible to find in the rest of the world. Kilkenny is a superb drop: malty, tasty, and perfectly balanced. Enjoying a couple in the bath as we speak...

[@deckyBWFC91]

I'd rather drink a couple rather than put them in a bath, but whatever floats your boat

[@ciaranhegarty6585]

Guinness in a bottle? 😂😂😂

[@topknotchtom]

LOVED his reaction after his virgin gulp “dats fookin’ great

[@PHFH]

Had a pint of Kilkenny in Kytelers in Kilkenny a few years back and I honestly had the same suprise as you - its a lovely scoop! They also serve it in Mulligans on poolbeg st Dublin👌🏼

[@nzmarco]

Get this poured from the tap. So much better than the canned stuff.

[@Cian._.]

Shame you cant find it anywhere

[@nzmarco]

@@Cian._. That’s crazy. I live in NZ and even a small town of 3000 people has it on tap at the local.

[@Cian._.]

@@nzmarco Not even Kilkenny the city has it on tap. Strange world

[@JCooK2007]

I like Guiness more than Kilkenny, but Kilkenny does it better in a can for me (from Canada) Having a Guinness over there though...nothing beats it.

[@John-nr6gg]

I hated Guiness years ago for its flavour way back then, but a few years ago it appeared on the shelves as "new recipe Guiness". Thought I'd give it a go, and it became my favourite beer right there. Favourite for winter drinking, but kept Tetley's for summer. But more recently I tried Kilkenny. And yes, as you tried Kilkenny in your video, you described it exactly as i do. It's a brilliant beer, in every way. It became my all-year-round favourite, instantly, no messing. (I wouldn't turn my back on Guiness completely though; sometimes you just need that particular taste.) And it's as you say: it's quality, and top quality usually comes at top cost. Nice review!

[@QrazedGaming]

Guinness cant be your favourite beer tho, its a stout lol

[@John-nr6gg]

@@QrazedGaming You'd better let Guinness know it's not a beer. The front page of their website makes the same mistake I did. heh

[@harryherman5371]

I need this in my life.

[@toffeetop0]

Love Kilkenny, you should try Caffreys and John Smyth, they are very similar. Caffreys is my favourite but I haven’t seen it in a long time so not sure if you can get it any more

[@lewisbattes8280]

I assume this is like a belhaven or caledonian best here in scotland for anyone whos had both ?

[@djdownie3]

It's the export version of Smithwicks. For tourists and Jackeens.

[@MrGMountain]

I had a few of those in Shannon Airport.

[@sammysbox7686]

And the hangover after a session was rank as they come

[@globaltraveller]

Man I know you are a Guinness Guru but this was such an awesome review, you deserve a cigar :D

[@Waveafterwaves]

Where does a good pint of this in Dublin

[@DerHerrMitR]

You had me at "...not quite a SCHTOUGHT"

[@andrewbarnfather8910]

Just bought a 6 pack. Love this stuff. Cheaper than Guinness here too

[@BobGnarley.]

Used to drink one like this called Wexford. It was fuckin lush smooth and went down a treat. Can't find it anymore though seems this is the closest thing

[@SteveyC335]

Where can I buy this draught version in the UK?

[@ugurmehmet9165]

This is a really nice beer smooth and creamy i remember when i first tasted in a Irish pub in London England brings back memories after work with the lads on draught ice cold yummy

[@claudionatale865]

Which pub in London serves it?

[@anthonydowling3356]

@@claudionatale865 None at the moment but years ago i remember O Neils having it and other Irish pubs in London .

[@robgrimes8096]

U remind me of myself before i left ireland in 2010 for australia and here ever since ,guiness is muck here i use the cans and ultrasonic jewelery cleaner rather than go pub for pints of guiness,kilkenny draught is huge in oz all the irish drink it as a more consistent alternative to the terrible guiness,its bigger than guiness here and flows and taste amazing when i do go out i drink kilkenny

[@js911100]

Had a pint of Kilkenny on draft!!! in quays in temple bar on Sunday I thought it didn’t exist anymore on draft was tasty stuff

[@aidenross6919]

do you like bitter, I don't mind a tetleys or a john smiths from time to time if there's no Guinness about.

[@theginnetofginnets9624]

Syd harkins pub in Kilkenny You will not get a better draught pint of Kilkenny, unbelievable stuff👍👍👍👍🍻🍻🍻🍻

[@chrismoore2237]

I had about ten pints of Kilkenny one night many years ago. Absolutely pissed from the kneecaps down. Its great gear.

[@a-u-n5202]

Anyone know where to buy these in the North of Ireland?

[@martinhealy336]

U should try kilkenny with your ultra sonic foamer...would love too see how it comes out,plus if u punch a tiny hole at the top of the can and leave out the gas slowly, u get a better head

[@briandriver3915]

I'm drinking a foreign extra stout from Guinness and I want to try this one it looks great

[@Ainttnoway]

do they sell kilkenny in the states?

[@sentineloffreedomforever1381]

Where can I find this in America

[@FulhamboyH]

Looks lovely , l’ll be giving that a try , cheers mate

[@stewartcampbell235]

I'm from Belfast, can you get them up here?

[@sammysbox7686]

Can you still get caffrys in Ireland?

[@daraghcurran]

Not sure

[@davidfaherty2916]

Caffreys became kilkenny

[@mattpjsmith]

@@davidfaherty2916 they aren´t the same beer

[@mattpjsmith]

Caffrey´s was all over the place in England in the late 90ś Lovely drink but blew the bollocks of ye.

[@johnbkeane85]

need to come to belmullet and have a pint of special, Smithwichs with a Guinness head

[@thisiswheezie]

When my friend first introduced me to Kilkenny, i said "this literally tastes like milk, I'm confused"

[@michaelmcfc]

We drank it in Belfast in the early /mid 90s loved it

[@caddy6677]

Drinking Kilkenny for years… is a beautiful drink but Caffreys ale is a bit nice in my opinion…… unfortunately ye can’t get it here anymore 😢

[@micknufc5011]

Helo dara ive been trying to get a hold of the killkeny cream ale carnt get it from any were i live in the northeast of england can u not send some over nd ill sort ye out with thd payment chers mate 👍

[@zUniiiique]

Should try a belhaven best very similar to killkenny

[@fionnoconnor6084]

You should do this with the nitro surge

[@madmattius]

Might see if i can get this in Aus

[@aripson]

2:45 I like it too! Since 1999

[@seanpuptreacy]

Kilkenny is class. Serious drink for a session

[@VideoMakesMeHappy]

Kilkenny draft was all I ordered ’til the local bar stopped importing the kegs

[@jaimehudson760]

Smithwick's is different than Kilkenny. The "red ale" tap branding on Smithwick's was just branding, it's exactly the same product, always was an Irish red Ale. I am from the North, currently off alcohol because I didn't trust myself over lockdown, had a few last Xmas, that's it, very hard to do for a home brewer😩 But honestly I am enjoying having no fat beer belly. If you ever venture North, I would happily meet you in my home town of Donaghadee, take you to Grace Neil's, which is the oldest public house in Ireland. Also haunted BTW!

[@emmetwoods6430]

My local SuperValu in Dundalk stopped listing this.. any ideas where I must might find it?

[@jordanhudson8281]

Got some today in Dunnes Stores

[@a-u-n5202]

@@jordanhudson8281 do you reckon dunnes does them in the north? can't find these anywhere

[@jordanhudson8281]

@@a-u-n5202 Apologies for the delayed reply. It would be worth a try, I’ve noticed Dunnes seem to have a lot of the more niche/less demanded brands of beer.

[@stephenellis4758]

Drank it for a week in Enniskillen years ago.festival fishing.niiicccce

[@TheShredShed]

Having trouble finding this in West Cork these days....anyone any recommendations where to grab it? Its worth every cent 🤤🤤

[@LynkJDL1]

I don't know of any West Cork pubs that have it on draught, but I know Fields sell the cans in Skibbereen

[@mooncatgrenadier2075]

Wonder if that’s sold in bargain booze ?

[@nothingness863]

what a man of taste

[@samhogan30]

" I LIKE THAT" HAHAHAHAHA

[@tonylawlor8833]

Sounds like "Guinness Light" which did not take off.

[@thomastully5940]

Just subscribed,Tramore man here in Svendborg ,Denmark,well done.

[@thomaspanczner969]

Can someone ship me a case of Kilkenny Cream Ale? I can’t get it here where I am at in the states. I will pay basically whatever to get my hands on some lol

[@leongrant3581]

Does anyone know where you can buy Kilkenny in the UK or online? I’ve had it abroad but never managed to get it over here

[@jcstorm4253]

Same,iv been looking everywhere and no luck so far

[@leongrant3581]

@@jcstorm4253 It’s a shame, the only thing I managed to get was bottles of the Kilkenny Red Ale from Beersofeurope but it didn’t compare to the Cream Ale

[@grantbassett2048]

I've seen pics on the net, Bi ekk looks good, non in my West Yorkshire shops though...I'm getting me some ordered!!! Love Guinness( Porter too) & Murphys tap or can. The Kilkenny can looks great too! Cheers Grant 🍻 😉

[@Jamie1998l]

You'll have to keep an eye out for Beamish if you're a fan of murphys. Definitely the nicest Irish stout!

[@stevoelmo]

I'm gonna have to try this!

[@maipungarom2754]

Black and tans are the go 50/50 Guinness/ Kilkenny. Amazing

[@oscarosullivan4513]

It is a half and half

[@BF-es7gs]

Where to get these in England?

[@louisbeerreviews8964]

Yuo can’t

[@boogsc9715]

Brilliant drop that lad. Having a ton of it right now