Kilkenny Irish beer

gerrynimo

Hi,

Does anybody know if any of the big supermarkets sell Kilkenny Irish beer? I had a quick look in Tesco yesterday, but couldn't find any...

Alternatively, can anyone recommend a similar kind of beer to Kilkenny?
I have never drunk it myself, but my brother who is coming to visit from abroad loves it... from what I understand, its quite a creamy beer (Guiness-like??)

Thanks a lot! :beer:

tinawina_2

hiya
i used to love kilkenny. not seen it around for ages, but to be honest, haven't looked either. if you can't find any kilkenny, you could always try murphys red or caffereys. they are both similar, and very nice. however, you have awoken the kilkenny wish now! i will have to have a look around to grab myself some! if you find any, let me know and i will you!

nesssie1702

Caffrey's is very like Kilkenny, neither of which are as dark as Guinness.

Wikipedia suggests that it's like Smithwicks, so that's also an alternative

Stryder

Murphys aint a million miles away and more easily available - or I agree - Caffreys

Stryder

ConsumerInfo.Carefor.GB@diageo.com

I have just emailed and asked them about stockists around Cheshire - maybe do the same?
Diageo own Guinness and kilkenny

gerrynimo

Thanks a lot for all the replies!

I picked up some Caffreys from Sainsbury's yesterday...
Obviously i can't compare it to Kilkenny as never drank that before, but Caffreys is very tasty indeed!

Will have to ask my brother how it compares to Kilkenny. :beer:

Stryder

EMAIL FROM DIAGEO

Dear Mr Stryder,

Thank you for your recent email regarding Kilkenny.

This product is not available in Great Britain due to lack of consumer demand. I'm sorry if this causes you any disappointment.

If I can be of any further assistance to you in the future please do not hesitate to contact me.

Kind Regards,

Aisling Curran
Diageo Consumer Careline

tinawina_2

only just returned to this thread. gutted about kilkenny not being available here anymore! it will save me looking still.....! cafferys stay cold cans is very good...!