Guinness Foreign Extra Stout - Guinness Ltd.

SaCkErZ9

Florida

4.35/5  rDev +6.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

I have been looking for this beer for a very long time and finally found one here in the US. Bought this four pack in Key West of all places.

Pours from the bottle pitch black, much darker than the traditional Guinness stout. Topped with a rather dark, mocha colored creamy head. Lacing abounds and the retention is great as well.

Aroma is quite roasty with dark fruit undertones. Not a whole lot of coffee but there is a touch of light coffee thrown in the mix.

Nice flavor. More of the robust roastiness with some burnt charcoal (as opposed to unburnt) and burnt wood. Overall, a burnt taste that is neither offensive nor overly distasteful. There is a bit of acridness to this one that really tweaks on the taste buds. Starts out smooth and silky and finishes like sucking on aspirin; very long finish.

I havent had many FES but this one was a treat. I think I like this better than the original. A very nice, different beer.

Serving type: bottle

07-10-2012 19:25:11 | More by SaCkErZ9

billbeers

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -2.4%

06-18-2013 22:39:07 | More by billbeers

arthurbdavis

Virginia

4.5/5  rDev +9.8%

06-18-2013 22:16:14 | More by arthurbdavis

Hayden182

Louisiana

3.5/5  rDev -14.6%

06-18-2013 05:45:19 | More by Hayden182

TargaFlorio

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev +3.7%

06-18-2013 00:03:10 | More by TargaFlorio

ThePaintedGrey

Pennsylvania

4.43/5  rDev +8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

11.2 oz. bottle poured into an English pub glass.

A: Pours nearly pitch-black, with ruby/blood red hues when held up to the light. Large two-finger, foamy head is gorgeous, but eventually fades down to about a 1/2 inch that retains throughout. Wonderfully thick beige lace is left behind as the beer diminishes.

S: Toasted malts, hints of chocolate or toffee. Slightly alcoholic undertones hit the back of the nostrils.

T: Full-flavored, bitterness from the dark chocolate notes. Light notes of coffee and malt. I'm detecting another sweet flavor lingering in the background, but I can't quite put my finger on what it is exactly. A pinch of hop bitterness as the beer finishes.

M: Silky, smooth, creamy. Mild carbonation. This beer has wonderful texture all throughout.

O: It's been said before, but I'm going to say it again. This is the pride of the Guinness line. This is leagues ahead of the Guinness Stout that's on tap in most commercial bars. This beer is a wonderful treat that I'd go for time after time.

Serving type: bottle

06-17-2013 00:20:54 | More by ThePaintedGrey

Mikecap

Rhode Island

4.5/5  rDev +9.8%

06-17-2013 00:16:21 | More by Mikecap

NormLobstah

Virginia

4/5  rDev -2.4%

06-15-2013 17:57:26 | More by NormLobstah

IchLiebeBier

Virginia

3.25/5  rDev -20.7%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25

Appearance: Very dark, almost black; medium head, light brown

Aroma: Sour; musty

Taste: Creamy; bitter; hints of dried fruit

Remarks: Better as it warmed up; but a little too bitter for me. I've always felt Guinness was a bit too thin for the style

Did not score A, T, S, M at that time; disregard those scores

Serving type: bottle

06-15-2013 13:33:57 | More by IchLiebeBier

FLBeerGuy

Florida

4/5  rDev -2.4%

06-14-2013 00:30:33 | More by FLBeerGuy

EOC

Mexico

3.75/5  rDev -8.5%

06-12-2013 22:00:09 | More by EOC

deonreds

New York

4/5  rDev -2.4%

06-12-2013 08:21:09 | More by deonreds

bennettj1087

New York

3.5/5  rDev -14.6%

06-10-2013 19:54:58 | More by bennettj1087

Evoforen

North Carolina

4/5  rDev -2.4%

06-09-2013 15:15:28 | More by Evoforen

shamrok

Germany

4.75/5  rDev +15.9%

06-09-2013 00:15:31 | More by shamrok

enelson

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -14.6%

06-08-2013 03:18:38 | More by enelson

braedon_peluso

New York

4.75/5  rDev +15.9%

06-08-2013 02:13:40 | More by braedon_peluso

Why-P-A

Maryland

3.6/5  rDev -12.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5

A: Dark and cloudy, bottle pouring leaves a minimal head creamy head.

S: Typically lagers have less aromas developed but this is rich on the nose with dark burnt coffee.

T: Dark and hearty. Several layers of malt transitioning slowly from sweet initially to dark and bitter. No smoky malts or yeast esters both of which would be uncommon in this style but still a lot of flavor.

M: The burnt malt character and high alcohol give this a very dry finish leaving you thirsty.

O: Unlike traditional Guinness this beer is strong with lots of flavor. While not as well balanced as Guinness lager this is a truly a strong and flavorful beer. Immensely popular in many parts of the world, this dark strong beer is still drank year round, often only marginally cold.

Serving type: bottle

06-07-2013 01:46:38 | More by Why-P-A

coolandy007

Nevada

4.75/5  rDev +15.9%

06-07-2013 01:16:37 | More by coolandy007

RBassSFHOPit2ME

California

4/5  rDev -2.4%

06-05-2013 03:28:12 | More by RBassSFHOPit2ME

TwinH

South Carolina

4.5/5  rDev +9.8%

06-04-2013 01:40:53 | More by TwinH

Illos

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +3.7%

06-03-2013 23:21:44 | More by Illos

paulys55

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -2.4%

05-30-2013 04:27:41 | More by paulys55

JohnQVD

New York

4.34/5  rDev +5.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Dark, almost black body with a thick (one-inch) foamy light brown head, which eventually gives way to leave enormous chunks of foam on the glass. Smell is largely chocolate with a touch of roasted grain. The taste is bitter chocolate, with sour notes and a dry finish that leaves a touch of bitterness behind. The feel is remarkably light, with a medium, tangy carbonation.

Serving type: bottle

05-27-2013 18:18:49 | More by JohnQVD

laramis

South Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +3.7%

05-25-2013 21:09:13 | More by laramis