Beer "Kilkenny": it comes from Ireland

Beer "Kilkenny" is an Irish beer brand, semi-dark ale, the distinctive feature of which is a rich red shade. Thanks to a special malt treatment, this intoxicating drink acquires a reddish color, which in such varieties is not so often found in reality.

History of creation

The recipe for unusual red beer goes back to the 14th century and belongs to the monks of the Franciscan order. In the XVIII century in the city of Kilkenny (hence the name of this drink), and then in the city of Dundalk, the first breweries appeared, in which Kilkenny was brewed.

Currently, there are two independent brands of Irish beer with a distinctive red color: Kilkenny and Smithwick's, which have common roots in the recent past. But Kilkenny beer differs from its counterpart with a bitter taste and a high alcohol content. This intoxicating drink was mainly focused on European and Canadian markets, even its name, as history shows, was more conducive to the pronunciation of foreign consumers than Smitix, and due to this, it has a higher rating on the world stage.

Tasting

Kilkenny beer is sold in cans, in bottles, in barrels for bottling, with a special nitrogen capsule for foaming added to the cans, which gives the impression that it is freshly fresh. Nitrogen capsule bursts when you open the can itself, this gives the foam a special firm consistency, it flows, swells, becomes white and high. In general, just wonderful. Red, ruby color, almost opaque in the light. Delicate and dessert creamy, not pronounced aroma in combination with sweet caramel, with light bitterness, beer soft on taste. Carbonation is low, does not remind of itself. "Kilkenny" beer is easy to drink, you can drink a pint in one gulp, the eyes of the pleasure get closed, then two more pints. The sensations are wonderful! After tasting "Kilkenny" (beer) leaves a slight taste of bitterness. The composition of this ale is the following: water, malt barley, yeast. And it's all. There is nothing superfluous, and this again is a plus!

Kilkenny, beer. Reviews

Today it is a popular brand, popular, widely known, having in its arsenal a colossal amount of positive feedback.

People note his unusual taste, the presence of high foam, the lack of all kinds of dyes and additives. Many people try to bring him home from vacation to enjoy this unforgettable drink. After drinking the jar there are no unpleasant sensations, headache and other problems.

All lovers and connoisseurs of semi-dark beer, this Irish ale will like. Although the price for today is far from low. But in any case, try it, it's not for nothing that it has reached world fame and is a famous brand. And most importantly: drunk this drink in small amounts (one, two pints) does not adversely affect your health and well-being the next day.