Comments on: Beer Review – Smithwick’s Irish Ale

By: Scott-TheBrewClub

Scott-TheBrewClub — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 01:42:21 +0000

@Bill Z – thanks for popping in! I’ve tried several of the Southern Tier beers – some I liked better than the others, but I’ve found that the alcohol flavor comes through a bit much in some of them. Big Red sounds interesting but I don’t think I’ve seen it around – I’d give it a try though.
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By: Bill Z

Bill Z — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 01:35:04 +0000

I actually enjoy a Smithwick’s on St. Paddy’s Day, but tried a beer yesterday that I highly recommend. Southern Tier Big Red is a red ale on steroids, with a nice hoppy bite balanced by caramel and chocolate. At 9.5%, it’s not for the meek!

Cheers,

Bill Z.

By: Dick Thompson

Dick Thompson — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 17:59:08 +0000

Last fall I was in a restaurant in Noblesville and noticed a large sign on the wall advertising Smithwick’s Beer. I ordred a bottle with my Lunch and thought it was good enough that I decided to purchase some to give to friends to see whether they liked it. I made the mistake of leaving the Restaurant, planning on purchasing some in a Liquor Store. I soon found out that no ones carries the Beer which came iin a clear bottle, just the Ale. If anyone can tell me where I can purchase the Beer, I would appreciate it.

By: Scott-TheBrewClub

Scott-TheBrewClub — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 04:51:19 +0000

Thanks Eric for sharing – but I have to disagree. If you spend some more time here, you’ll find there are plenty of English and Irish beers that we’ve reviewed that have gotten VERY high marks. Smithwick’s just wasn’t one of them!
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By: Eric

Eric — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 23:11:01 +0000

Sometimes I think that our expectations of European ales and lagers are unrealistically high. I’ve tried Smithwick’s, and found it average. But, most of the beers from overseas are just average, though still better than most American macro lagers. There’s nothing wrong with average. Above average, or outright excellent is better, but average is fine. I don’t believe that Smithwick’s, or any other Irish/English ales should be dissed because the expectations of those of us who are overwhelmingly addicted to small micro brewery beers.

By: Brian

Brian — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 02:34:38 +0000

I’ve never liked a beer enough to research one online, but had Smithwicks at a nice pub in Ft. Wayne, IN while travelling last month. I liked it enough to come back for lunch the next day and re-asses my original thoughts with a couple more pints before catching my return flight. My first impression remains….good stuff!!

By: Joan

Joan — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 22:04:16 +0000

I had it on tap for the first time on my last visit to Florida. Not to strong or too weak,…. just right. I’m not an expert, just a gal who knows what she likes.

By: Scott

Scott — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:28:46 +0000

Matthew, you’re absolutely correct. My mantra is ‘to each his own’ and if you like Smithwicks, that’s cool! These reviews are simply my opinions – take them for what they are worth! Thanks for stopping in though.

By: Matthew

Matthew — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:10:51 +0000

Taste is personal. For my taste, this is a very good beer. I order it, because we can’t just pick it up where I live. Personally, I’m far from underwhelmed.

By: Foley

Foley — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:06:48 +0000

Im not just writting this because of my Irish Ancestory, but Smithwick’s is a great beer! As far as red ales go this is the best by far in my opinion. If you like Amberbock and O’Hara’s Red you will love Smithwick’s. If you like the typical American Piss in a bottle taste, oh..i mean BUD and Sam Adams, then dont even waste your time trying to aquire the taste for a pefectly brewed red Irish Ale.