Smithwick's Experience Kilkenny: Masters of Ale Experience
Description
Step into the world of Irish ale with the Master of Ale Tour at the Smithwick’s Experience. This extended, fully guided journey explores the origins and evolution of Irish ale, delivered in an intimate small-group setting. Enjoy a Tasting Masterclass featuring four carefully selected ales, earn your signed ale taster certificate, and take part in a hands-on Pour Your Own Pint tutorial. Guests also receive a beautifully engraved Smithwick’s pint glass as a memento.
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Unlock the full story of Irish ale with our Master of Ale Tour, the most in‑depth and immersive experience offered at the Smithwick’s Experience Kilkenny. This extended guided tour takes you on a rich and engaging journey through centuries of brewing tradition, tracing the evolution of Irish ale from its earliest roots to the modern craft enjoyed today. The highlight of your visit is the Tasting Masterclass, where you’ll sample four distinctive ales under expert guidance, learning how to evaluate aroma, flavour, and character like a professional. At the end, you’ll receive a signed certificate recognising you as a fully qualified ale taster — the perfect badge of honour for any ale enthusiast. Your ale journey continues with our hands-on Pour Your Own Pint tutorial, where you’ll master the craft of creating the perfect Smithwick’s pour.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Designed exclusively for adults, this experience is strictly over 18s and ideal for anyone seeking a deeper, more flavourful understanding of Ireland’s brewing heritage.
Reviews(16)
Colm was a great tour guide, highly recommend doing the tour
Hi there, We are so happy to hear you had a nice time on Colm's tour, we will be sure to pass on your feedback to him. Thank you so much for your recommendation as it helps us massively. Feel free to visit again soon. Kind regards, Niamh, Smithwicks Experience Kilkenny.
Knowledgeable tour guide. Outstanding and clever presentations.
Hi there, Thanks for paying us a visit during your time here in Kilkenny! We are delighted to hear you found your guide to be knowledgeable! Smithwicks Experience Kilkenny, Nuala
Maggie did a fantastic job taking us through the tour. Very well done all around. I really enjoy the opportunity to smell and taste the different ingredients used.
Hi there, We're all delighted with the kind feedback. I'll be sure to pass your kind words on to Maggie! Thanks for paying us a visit! Smithwicks Experience Kilkenny, Nuala
Colm was a great tour guide and a great bar man. I’d highly recommend the tour guide as it was very insightful of how smithwicks has been brewed over the centuries
We really appreciate your kind words about the guide! We’re lucky to have such passionate storytellers on our team, and we’re delighted that you enjoyed the tour. Hannah, Admissions
Our tour of the Smithwick’s Brewery was very informative. Christy was funny and entertaining.
Glad you had a good time learning about the history and brewing of Smithwicks! Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. Christy is happy to hear you enjoyed his tour! Hannah, Admissions
The tour is very good. The tour guide was very thorough and was able to answer most of her questions. I will recommend this to my friends in the future.
Thanks so much for visiting us and for taking the time to leave a review. We’re really happy to hear you enjoyed the experience and hope you had a fantastic time exploring Kilkenny too! Kind regards, Niamh, Smithwicks Experience Kilkenny.
Some of our tour group went to Smithwick’s and enjoyed the experience! Morgan, our tour guide was fantastic and very knowledgeable! He was funny and made the experience even more enjoyable!
Hi Sandy, Thanks for leaving such positive feedback! Morgan will be delighted to hear you had a great time on his tour! Kind Regards, Nuala, Smithwicks Experience Kilkenny
We had the best time with Evan as our guide through the Masters of Ale experience at Smithwick’s!! He was funny, incredibly knowledgeable and when walking us through the tasting - gave little hints on the best places to find these particular ales! He was truly one of a kind and for the price of this little extra, it was well well worth it!!
Hi Lauren, Thanks for the amazing feedback! Evan is over the moon you enjoyed his tour and left such wonderful feedback! Kind Regards, Nuala, Smithwicks Experience Kilkenny
Had an amazing experience on the Smithwicks tour learning about the vast history of the generations and advancements of smithwicks through the knowledge of our tour guide Regina. An amazingly passionate person who tells the story and makes you feel part of the experience from start to finish.
Thank for your kind review. We are glad you had such an enjoyable time with Regina. Our tour guides work hard to make the tour as informative and engaging as possible so she will be happy to know she made an impact with you. Feel free to visit us again anytime. Kind regards, Niamh, Smithwicks Experience Kilkenny.
Barry was great! Very knowledgeable. I highly recommend taking the time to do the tour. The pint at the end is the cherry on top of a great time.
We’re so glad you had a great time with us! Thank you for visiting and for leaving such a nice review. It means a lot to the team here. Hopefully we’ll see you again next time you’re in Kilkenny! Kind regards, Niamh, Smithwicks Experience Kilkenny.
