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Masters of Ale Experience at Smithwick's Kilkenny

Become a master of ale at the famous Smithwick's Experience in Kilkenny!

Take your appreciation of Irish beer a little further with this 75-minute Masters of Ale Experience, exploring the history of Smithwick's and the fascinating world of ale.

Discover how different ingredients influence the character of each beer as your guide introduces you to the flavours and aromas behind various ale styles. You'll also learn about the Smithwick's family and their important contribution to Ireland's brewing heritage.

Enjoy a guided tasting masterclass featuring four ales before trying your hand at pouring the perfect pint of Smithwick's. You'll even receive an engraved glass to take home as a reminder of your visit.

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Signature Smithwick's Experience with Complimentary Pint
Signature Smithwick's Experience with Complimentary Pint
Signature Smithwick's Experience with Complimentary Pint
Signature Smithwick's Experience with Complimentary Pint
Signature Smithwick's Experience with Complimentary Pint
Signature Smithwick's Experience with Complimentary Pint

Masters of Ale Experience at Smithwick's Kilkenny:  

The Experience

Discover the art of brewing and develop a deeper appreciation of Irish ale with the Masters of Ale Experience at Smithwick's in Kilkenny. This 75-minute guided experience goes beyond the traditional brewery tour, introducing you to the ingredients and flavours that make different ales distinctive.

Begin by exploring the evolution of ale and the important role played by the Smithwick's family in Ireland's brewing history. Your guide will take you through a series of sensory experiences designed to help you understand the ingredients used in brewing and how they contribute to the finished beer.

Next, put your senses to work during a guided tasting masterclass featuring four ales. Discover the characteristics of different styles and learn to recognise the flavours that set them apart.

You'll then have the opportunity to learn how to pour the perfect pint of Smithwick's, with a guided tutorial showing you the technique behind a great serve.

To finish your experience, you'll receive an engraved glass memento to take home. It's a lovely reminder of your visit and your newly acquired ale knowledge.

Important Information

This experience is strictly for adults aged 18 and over. Guests may be required to present valid photographic identification.

Your experience includes a guided sensory tour, a tasting masterclass featuring four ales, a perfect pint-pouring tutorial and an engraved glass memento.

Advance booking is required. Your Golden Moments voucher is not an admission ticket. Please activate your voucher at www.goldenmoments.ie/redemption so we can arrange your booking.

If you'd like to add additional participants to your booking, please contact our customer service team.

The Weather

This experience takes place indoors and is not normally affected by the weather.

Session Length

The Masters of Ale Experience lasts approximately 75 minutes.

Numbers

This voucher is valid for one person. Other guests may participate in the same guided session.

Spectators

Anyone wishing to join the experience must have their own ticket and be aged 18 or over.

What to Wear

Casual, comfortable clothing and footwear are suitable for your visit.

Availability

Available on selected dates and times, subject to the attraction's schedule and availability. Advance booking is essential.

Locations

Smithwick's Experience, Kilkenny.

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Masters of Ale Experience at Smithwick's Kilkenny:

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Masters of Ale Experience at Smithwick's Kilkenny: Availability

Peak season opening hours are 11am-5pm. Tours will commence every 20 minutes. During winter months, opening hours are reduced. Please contact us for further information.

Masters of Ale Experience at Smithwick's Kilkenny: Fascinating Facts

The Franciscan monks began brewing ale at St Francis Abbey as far back as 1231.
Edmund Smithwick (great grandson of John Smithwick) was elected Mayor of Kilkenny on four occasions and during the famine Edmund set up soup kitchens in Kilkenny. Edmund was also a close friend of Daniel O'Connell.
The famous gates you walk through to start the tour date back to 1827, it was then after the reversal of the penal laws that the Smithwick name hung proudly over the gates for the first time.
Smithwick's Experience Kilkenny is located in the heart of Ireland's Medieval Mile, next to Rothe House and St. Canice's Cathedral. It is less than a five minute walk from Kilkenny Castle.

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Masters of Ale Experience at Smithwick's Kilkenny: Restrictions

Only those aged over 18 will be able to taste the beer and ingredients.
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