The indomitable spirit of the Irish has been well documented. They’ve overcome wars, floods, famines, religious persecution and political repression. The brewers of Smithwick’s Irish Ale have also persevered since 1710.
This indomitable spirit is seen in the Irish immigrants who settled in America. Many had rebelled against the established order in the Northeast, yet against great odds, they ascended from humble origins to positions of wealth and prominence. And it was these Irish-Americans who “unofficially” imported Smithwick’s Ale to Boston in the 1950s. The Smithwick’s brand mirrored their experience and became a badge of heritage and pride.
Today, we stand as keepers of their legacy.
According to legend, in January of 1950, 84 half cases of the first U.S. shipment of Smithwick’s arrived at the Boston docks, and then suddenly “vanished." (Description provided by company)
Comments
Straightforward, robust, and worthwhile
Straightforward, robust, and uncomplicated. Smithwick's Premium Irish ale is superb and unpretentious. It poured amber with a two finger off white head that left lacing all up and down the glass. Smithwick's smell was roasted oats and some toffee. The taste was mostly bread, but readily accompanied by coffee and chocolate. It flows mostly light over the tongue with sporadic bubbles to pop your tongue during a gulp. This may become my go-to football beer.