Guinness Extra Stout (Original) - Guinness Ltd.

MadScientist

New York

3.45/5  rDev -6.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A: Very dark, almost completely black but allowing a strong light to shine revealing a very dark brow with a deep garnet hue and good clarity. The persistent light-tan head is made of compact bubble.

S: Moderate coffee and dark molasses aromas with some roasted barley notes. There are no hops nor diacetyl aromas. A light dark fruit aroma as well.

T: Well there the moderate roast with a grainy sharpness right up front per style. There is a moderately-low flavor of unsweetened chocolate along with a some molasses. The is a moderately-light hops bitterness and no perceived hops flavor. The balance between bitter and sweet is about even. The finish is dry with a coffee like aftertaste.

M: It seems kind of thin even though it's medium to medium-full bodied with a moderate carbonation.

O: It seems pretty fruity for the style but it's the way my brain adds the molasses and the dark to seem stronger than they really are.

Serving type: bottle

12-19-2012 01:51:11 | More by MadScientist

billbeers

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -18.9%

05-24-2013 01:48:56 | More by billbeers

kvnstfrd

Missouri

4/5  rDev +8.1%

05-23-2013 12:51:06 | More by kvnstfrd

InfernoBoss

California

3.75/5  rDev +1.4%

05-22-2013 20:15:22 | More by InfernoBoss

Rdc67

Kentucky

3.75/5  rDev +1.4%

05-22-2013 20:04:07 | More by Rdc67

Jimbo4430

Virginia

4/5  rDev +8.1%

05-21-2013 23:43:38 | More by Jimbo4430

Kingcurio

Oklahoma

3.75/5  rDev +1.4%

05-21-2013 02:20:29 | More by Kingcurio

bobbyr5

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +14.9%

05-21-2013 01:57:58 | More by bobbyr5

Monoke

Ireland

3.75/5  rDev +1.4%

05-20-2013 20:26:09 | More by Monoke

Crimsontider22

Alabama

3.25/5  rDev -12.2%

05-19-2013 22:24:37 | More by Crimsontider22

KSfrost

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev +1.4%

05-19-2013 22:02:08 | More by KSfrost

MonkeyStain

Florida

3.5/5  rDev -5.4%

05-19-2013 02:08:13 | More by MonkeyStain

Srive009

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +14.9%

05-18-2013 23:47:10 | More by Srive009

Dave7500kl

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -5.4%

05-16-2013 23:58:13 | More by Dave7500kl

verge

California

4/5  rDev +8.1%

05-16-2013 21:42:02 | More by verge

Slatetank

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -5.4%

05-16-2013 16:22:26 | More by Slatetank

ajtorres311

Florida

3.5/5  rDev -5.4%

05-16-2013 15:50:40 | More by ajtorres311

lucasj82

Indiana

3.75/5  rDev +1.4%

05-15-2013 02:29:29 | More by lucasj82

pcsnyder

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev +1.4%

05-14-2013 17:02:27 | More by pcsnyder

aty11b

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -5.4%

05-14-2013 01:21:42 | More by aty11b

EyeBeeFameUs

Florida

1.66/5  rDev -55.1%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 1 | feel: 1 | overall: 1.25

I did not enjoy this brew at all. It looked decent as I poured it into my glass, but when I took the first sip I was instantly transported to China because it tasted exactly like soy sauce. It sat there dead on my tongue and eventually the aftertaste was like teriyaki sauce. I had to pour the rest out and drink a Shock Top to ease my pain.

I would not recommend this beer to anyone that doesn't like the taste of chinese food in their beer. The dark color looks like chocolate but does not taste like chocolate liquor or chocolate or coffee anything. I was excited to try something new but I was not satisfied with Guiness Extra Stout. I will try a regular Guiness although.

Serving type: bottle

05-13-2013 22:30:05 | More by EyeBeeFameUs

twenty5

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -5.4%

05-12-2013 20:53:42 | More by twenty5

Bill235

Ohio

4/5  rDev +8.1%

05-11-2013 00:37:12 | More by Bill235

TammyC2164

Washington

3.5/5  rDev -5.4%

05-10-2013 22:21:11 | More by TammyC2164

JamesStreet

Louisiana

3.5/5  rDev -5.4%

05-10-2013 21:01:51 | More by JamesStreet