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Kilkenny Irish Cream Ale
	Kilkenny Irish beer
Manufacturer	St. Francis Abbey
Introduced	1987
Alcohol by volume	4.3%
Style	Irish Red Ale
IBU scale	29
Website	www.diageobrands.com/indexx.html

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Kilkenny is a nitrogenated Irish cream ale from Guinness, which originated in Kilkenny, Ireland. The brand is produced and managed by Guinness owner, Diageo. It is available in draught, bottles and cans. It is brewed in Ireland. Kilkenny is similar to Smithwick's Draught; however, it has less hop finish, and it has a nitrogenated cream head similar to Guinness. The 'Kilkenny' name was originally used during the 1980s and 1990s to market a stronger version of Smithwick's for the European and Canadian markets due to difficulty in pronunciation of the word 'Smithwick's'. It now refers to a similar yet distinct beer.

Kilkenny was brewed in St. Francis Abbey Brewery in Kilkenny, which was the oldest operating brewery in Ireland until its closure in 2013. It is now brewed at Guinness brewery, Dublin.^[1] It is served in similar manner to Guinness; fully risen with a head of ¾ to 1" approx. The ingredients are water, malted barley, roasted malted barley, hops, and yeast.^[2]

While Ireland is the primary market for the brand, Australia and Canada are the two largest importers of Kilkenny.^[1]

Export

Australia and New Zealand

Kilkenny is available on tap in a number of Australian and New Zealand bars and pubs, where it is served, as with locally brewed draught Guinness, on a mixture of 70% nitrogen and 30% carbon dioxide through a special tap to render a creamy head. It is available in 470ml cans from some bottle stores.^[3]

Canada

Kilkenny is also available in Canada, including in Montreal's Irish pubs, and the LCBO also saw an increase in sales after July 2013.^{[citation needed]} Kilkenny grew in popularity after several Canadian personalities, including Mike Myers and Drake, were pictured with a Kilkenny "in hand".^{[citation needed]}

References

^ ^a ^b "Brand explorer". Diageo.
^ "Kilkenny". RateBeer.com.
^ "Kilkenny Draught Beer". DanMurphy's.com.au.

[auto-1] "Brand explorer". Diageo.

[2] "Kilkenny". RateBeer.com.

[3] "Kilkenny Draught Beer". DanMurphy's.com.au.

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+{{Short description|Irish cream ale}}
 {{Infobox Beer
 | name    = Kilkenny Irish Cream Ale
-| image   = [[Image:Kilkenny Irish beer.JPG|200px]]
+| image   = Kilkenny Irish beer.JPG
 | caption = Kilkenny Irish beer
 | brewery = St. Francis Abbey
 | style   = [[Irish red ale|Irish Red Ale]]
+| year    = 1987
-| year    = 1710 (as [[Smithwick's]] <ref>[http://www.diageo.ie/Company/Brewing/KilKenny/CompanyBrewingKilkenny Brewing in Kilkenny – Diageo Ireland<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>)
 | abv     = 4.3%
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-'''Kilkenny''' is a [[nitrogen]]ated [[Irish red ale|Irish cream ale]] from the makers of [[Guinness]], which originated in [[Kilkenny]], [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]].  The brand is managed and produced by [[Diageo]].  It is available in draught, bottles and cans.  It is brewed in Ireland and its heritage dates back to the 14th century.{{citation needed|date=July 2015}}
+'''Kilkenny''' is a [[nitrogen]]ated [[Irish red ale|Irish cream ale]] from [[Guinness]], which originated in [[Kilkenny]], [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]]. The brand is produced and managed by Guinness owner, [[Diageo]]. It is available in draught, bottles and cans.  It is brewed in Ireland. Kilkenny is similar to [[Smithwick's|Smithwick's Draught]]; however, it has less hop finish, and it has a nitrogenated cream head similar to [[Guinness]].  The 'Kilkenny' name was originally used during the 1980s and 1990s to market a stronger version of Smithwick's for the European and Canadian markets due to difficulty in pronunciation of the word 'Smithwick's'. It now refers to a similar yet distinct beer.
+Kilkenny was brewed in [[St. Francis Abbey]] Brewery in Kilkenny, which was the oldest operating brewery in Ireland until its closure in 2013.  It is now brewed at Guinness [[Guinness Brewery|brewery]], Dublin.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.diageo.com/en/our-brands/brand-explorer/|title=Brand explorer|website=Diageo}}</ref>  It is served in similar manner to Guinness; fully risen with a head of ¾ to 1" approx. The ingredients are water, [[malted barley]], roasted malted barley, [[hops]], and [[yeast]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ratebeer.com/beer/kilkenny/4788/ |title=Kilkenny |website=RateBeer.com }}</ref>
-Kilkenny is similar to [[Smithwick's|Smithwick's Draught]]; however, has less hop finish and it has a nitrogenated cream head similar to [[Guinness]].  The 'Kilkenny' name was originally used during the 1980s and 1990s to market a stronger version of Smithwick's for the European and Canadian market due to difficulty in pronunciation of the word 'Smithwick's'. It now refers to a similar yet distinct beer.
+While Ireland is the primary market for the brand, Australia and Canada are the two largest importers of Kilkenny.<ref name="auto"/>
-Kilkenny was brewed in [[St. Francis Abbey]] Brewery in Kilkenny which was the oldest operating brewery in Ireland until its closure in 2013.  It is now brewed at St. James's Gate brewery, Dublin.<ref>http://www.diageo.com/en-row/ourbrands/categories/Pages/Beers.aspx#kilkenny</ref>  It is served in similar manner to Guinness; fully risen with a head of 3/4 to 1" approx.  The ingredients are water, [[malted barley]], roasted malted barley, [[hops]], and [[yeast]].<ref>[http://www.ratebeer.com/beer/kilkenny/4788/ RateBeer entry on Kilkenny]</ref>
+==Export==
-While Ireland is the primary market for Kilkenny, Australia and Canada are the two largest importers of Kilkenny.<ref>[http://www.diageo.com/en-row/ourbrands/categories/Pages/Beers.aspx#kilkenny Diageo Brewery, Kilkenny]</ref>
+===Australia and New Zealand===
+Kilkenny is available on tap in a number of Australian and New Zealand bars and pubs, where it is served, as with locally brewed draught Guinness, on a mixture of 70% nitrogen and 30% carbon dioxide through a special tap to render a creamy head. It is available in 470ml cans from some bottle stores.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kilkenny Draught Beer |website=DanMurphy's.com.au |url=https://www.danmurphys.com.au/product/DM_7016/kilkenny-draug }}</ref>
+===Canada===
-==Availability in Australasia==
+Kilkenny is also available in Canada, including in Montreal's Irish pubs, and the [[LCBO]] also saw an increase in sales after July 2013.{{fact|date=March 2023}} Kilkenny grew in popularity after several Canadian personalities, including Mike Myers and Drake, were pictured with a Kilkenny "in hand".{{Citation needed|date=June 2018}}
-Kilkenny is available on tap in many Australian and New Zealand bars and pubs, where it is served, as with locally brewed draught Guinness, on a mixture of 70% nitrogen and 30% carbon dioxide through a special tap to render a creamy head. It is available in 440ml cans from some liquor stores.
-==Widespread popularity in Canada==
-Kilkenny has become a favourite of Canadians, especially in Toronto's Irish pubs, and the [[LCBO]] has also seen a huge increase in sales since July 2013. Kilkenny grew in popularity after high-profile Canadian stars were seen drinking it around the city - Mike Myers, Drake and Robert Gates have all been photographed with a Kilkenny in hand, likely contributing to its recent spike in popularity.
 ==References==
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-[[Category:1710 establishments in Ireland]]
-[[Category:Beer in Ireland]]
 [[Category:Diageo beer brands]]
+[[Category:Beer brands of Ireland]]
 [[Category:Irish brands]]
+[[Category:1710 establishments in Ireland]]
+[[Category:Nitrogen-infused drinks]]