Guinness Extra Stout (Original) - Guinness Ltd.

SimplySinister

Florida

3.48/5  rDev -5.9%
look: 5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3

A - Regardless of variety, Gunniess is a beautiful beer. Great head, great lacing. Mild Carbonation.

S - Smell is rosted malt.

T - Fairly good, though bordering on too bitter. This is a harsh brew, unlike the smoother draught, similar to unsweeted black coffee. Once the brew begins to warm, hints of chocolate become apparent. It isn't the best tasting stout, but it definatly has a particular character that few stouts have.

M - Moderatly thick and definatly full bodied, Guinness's mouthfeel is a shining example of a true stout's consistancy.

D - Fair. While this is a good tasting beer having a great consistancy, the bitterness of the brew limits its drinkability.

In the past I despised Guinness. However, as my palatte began to expand, I've learned to enjoy it for what it is; a good tasting, widely available stout that acts as a reliable standby. It is a good beer, and one of the most well known stouts that exist today.

Serving type: bottle

09-08-2008 19:58:56 | More by SimplySinister

Maillard

California

3.75/5  rDev +1.4%

05-24-2013 06:23:13 | More by Maillard

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