Kilkenny Smithwick's Experience Guided Master of Ale Tasting Tour
- 1h 15m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
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.
Inclusions
What's included
- Hands-on “Pour Your Own Pint” tutorial
- An extended, fully guided journey through the history and evolution of Irish Ale
- Strictly for guests aged 18 and over
- A complimentary engraved Smithwick’s pint glass as a keepsake
- A Tasting Masterclass featuring four ales, including a signed certificate
Itinerary
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.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.9
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Smithwick's Experience
- 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.
How it compares in Kilkenny
- Its from-price is 44% above the median of the 37 experiences we list in Kilkenny.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 10 of 37.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Kilkenny
Kilkenny is a medieval city on the River Nore in south-east Ireland, with a Norman castle, a round tower and narrow lanes called slips.
Kilkenny grew along a ridge above the River Nore, and the Medieval Mile links its Norman castle at one end with St Canice's Cathedral at the other. The castle, rebuilt many times, was the seat of the Butler family for centuries and now has a picture gallery and rose gardens. St Canice's has a medieval round tower that can be climbed for a view of the roofs.
Top-ranked sights in Kilkenny: St. Canice’s Cathedral and Round Tower.
