Guinness

[Orfy]

Guinness


What do you think about it.

 

[Torchiest]

I don't care for it all that much, but everyone tells me the stuff in Ireland is way better than what we get here in the U.S.

 

[rmullins]

Was in Ireland for my 18th Birthday and it was the first beer I had. I loved it there, but it just doesn't do anything for me in the States

 

[loopmd]

no selection for "good beer"??

don't think it's superb
maybe a little over rated....or most recently in the states over commercialized.

I enjoy a good pint of Guiness or a black & tan

loop

 

[Baron von BeeGee]

I'm with the loopster...somewhere between superb and overrated. It's a solid beer that I don't mind ordering, especially when something like Yuengling is the other "premium/import". I've never had it in Ireland, either, though.

 

[Yuri_Rage]

I like Guinness. Sometimes it's REALLY good. Other times it's just OK. I voted superb and overrated at the same time - I think it's probably a bit of both.

I'd like to try it in Ireland just for comparison.

 

[Orfy]

I have drank it in Dublin and Belfast.
I must admit it is better there than the other times I've tried it but I've had it less than 10 times.
I think it's over rated and a lot of people are "afraid" to admit they don't like it because it will make them look uncool or something.

The Emperors clothes.

 

[david_42]

Wasn't "Never tried it and I don't like it." an ad campaign once? I've only had the US version and I'll take just about any micro's stout instead. The widget cans don't cut it.

 

[Ryanh1801]

Its alright, ill drink it if that the only other beer besides BMC. The price of it at the store is way to high.

 

[c.n.budz]

I like the stuff. The problem around here is, except for a few bars that sell alot of it and can keep the kegs new and fresh, it's usually kinda stale or the bar serves it so cold that you can't taste anything...

 

[dibby33]

In Ireland is it superb. In Scotland is it great. In America it tasted like water, I could almost see through the glass. In Australia it is good.

 

[RichBrewer]

Drinking it here in the states I thought it was OK but not fantastic. I did however have one on draft in the airport in Shannon Ireland once and that was the best beer to ever touch my lips. I think the fact that I just got off a crowded flight on my way home from the desert made it seem that much better.
On a side note- Shannon was the greenest most beautiful place I've ever seen. It didn't even look real out the airplane window. I didn't know anything could be that green.

 

[RoaringBrewer]

maybe a little over rated....or most recently in the states over commercialized.

+1... It's a "dark beer" thats commercialized in America so everyone tries to look like a "beer drinker" or "connoisseur" by drinking it...

I've had maybe one or two pints of it in the last 12 months. I can find better stouts to drink.

 

[fezzman]

I prefer the Extra Stout to the Draught. If only they served that on tap here.

While in Bonaire I tried a bottle of the Foreign Extra. Mmmm...rich, roasty goodness. Even better than the E.S.

 

[the_Roqk]

I like it sometimes by itself. Usually order it on draft at local pub. Tastes better in a black and tan. That's my opinion though.

 

[todd_k]

tastes like someone dumped coffee grinds in my beer. two thumbs down.

 

[Ridge Runner]

I prefer the Extra Stout to the Draught. If only they served that on tap here.

Me and a friend of mine like to get sixer of the Extra Stout and let it warm up as we finish it. The roasted, coffee, & chocolate flavors really intensify as it gets warmer. Those Pub Draught cans are s#$t. I wonder whose bright idea that was? A pint pulled at a bar is usually pretty good. If Guiness is the definition of a Stout I thnk I like variations like Cream Stout, Oatmeal Stout, etc. Hence, Overated.

 

[Yuri_Rage]

I'll take just about any micro's stout instead. The widget cans don't cut it.

Ever try Sierra Nevada's stout? Swill if you ask me.

The widget cans/bottles of Extra Stout aren't bad in comparison to some of the micros. Bottled Guinness Draught is...gross.

 

[DeadYetiBrew]

I prefer the Extra Stout to the Draught. If only they served that on tap here.

Same, I had one the other day and prefer it by a long shot...

 

[Ivan Lendl]

I dont like the widget canned guinness, I prefer the bottled co2 one.

 

[Brewsmith]

First time I had it was in London at a pub that served it from hand pumped taps. Having very little beer knowledge at the time I didn't know the difference. I'm going to agree with loop and BvB that the stuff here is between superb and overrated. I think I like my stout a little better be cause it has just a little more roasted flavor to it.

 

[rdwj]

I voted superb, but really I just think it's pretty decent

 

[EdWort]

Superb on draft in Ireland at nice pub.

 

[dibby33]

Superb on draft in Ireland at nice pub.

I hear ya brother. I had my 30th in Dublin. + +=

 

[FlyingHorse]

I think the "it's better in Ireland" argument stems from the inconsistent presentation of the US drafts; there are more bad pints here, but the good ones stand up to anything you'll get in Ireland. I believe the recipes are now the same (which wasn't always the case). Last I was in Ireland, many pubs were pushing the "Extra Cold" version (same damn beer, served colder to tone down some of the flavor I guess). So the Irish are just as susceptible to the hype...

I find a good Guinness draft to be an excellent session beer...low ABV, rich smooth mouthfeel, the roastiness gives it a refreshing edge. I can drink one after another all night long and not get drunk or have a hangover. Since few breweries in the US have an interest in making a good ordinary bitter...well, I guess Guinness fills that role for me.

At most US "BMC bars" (which is 90+ % of our bars) its the best beer you'll find, by far. And that's even if they don't know how to serve it...

 

[Bernie Brewer]

One word: Yuck.

 

[desiderata]

Superb is what got my vote, but only because it was the only option for "like it". I wouldn't call it superb (at least in the States), but it's pretty good. I've heard that it's watered down here, though, as opposed to Guiness in Ireland. Finally, is it worth what it costs?---No way.

Edit: okay, i just finished reading all the responses and I see that others covered the "better in Ireland" point.

 

[dibby33]

Last I was in Ireland, many pubs were pushing the "Extra Cold" version (same damn beer, served colder to tone down some of the flavor I guess). So the Irish are just as susceptible to the hype...

Correct - several other beers are served this way. I have no problem with this as it get people started on drinking it, much better than the other cold cr@p that is already available. Belhaven Best is one but I am sure that there are now others available. Better to drink cold good stuff than bad cold stuff. Sowing the seed for the future, they may like the cold stuff and then go into a pub where only the normal version is available and then BANG then are then hooked and start drinking other non-cold beers.

 

[FlyingHorse]

Correct - several other beers are served this way. I have no problem with this as it get people started on drinking it, much better than the other cold cr@p that is already available. Belhaven Best is one but I am sure that there are now others available. Better to drink cold good stuff than bad cold stuff. Sowing the seed for the future, they may like the cold stuff and then go into a pub where only the normal version is available and then BANG then are then hooked and start drinking other non-cold beers.

Agreed. What caused me dismay was that there were several pubs (mostly in Dublin, IIRC) that served ONLY the Extra Cold...I just ordered 2 off the bat, so the second one could warm while I drank the first.

 

[dibby33]

Agreed. What caused me dismay was that there were several pubs (mostly in Dublin, IIRC) that served ONLY the Extra Cold...I just ordered 2 off the bat, so the second one could warm while I drank the first.

Ah, the never ending round! When would you stop drinking with always 1 pint. I would have to fall off my stool. (btw my mate in Scotland did this twice in one week much to his embarresment - turns out that he wasn't very well, but still )