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John Smithwick begins brewing in Kilkenny

When
1710
Where
Kilkenny, Ireland
Episodes
1

John Smithwick founded a brewery in Kilkenny in 1710, establishing the origin of Smithwick's ale. The operation remained under family control for generations before later acquisitions.

Episodes

  1. 1710 · Kilkenny, IrelandFounding of Smithwick's Brewery

    John Smithwick founded the brewery in Kilkenny in 1710, establishing the origin of the Smithwick's ale brand.

Background and detail

Founding of the Brewery. In 1710, John Smithwick established a brewery in Kilkenny, Ireland. This founding event marks the beginning of the Smithwick's brand, which is recognized as an Irish red ale-style beer. The specific date of January 1 is not confirmed by sources, only the year 1710.

People involved

Sources

  1. Smithwick's Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21
  2. Kilkenny Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-24

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