Guinness Draught - Guinness Ltd.

gjohn3707

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev +8.1%

05-06-2012 22:08:41 | More by gjohn3707

ACinSC

South Carolina

3.48/5  rDev +0.3%
look: 4.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Fortunately or unfortunately, this was my introduction to the wonderful world of beer. Guinness is all appearance and that's where it gets its fame. Nothing looks better than a pint freshly poured with a four leaf clover artfully designed on the top by a skilled barkeep.

At first sniff, it seems bitter and slightly wort-y and taste quickly confirms this suspicion. The hops stand out and there are few other distinct flavors except a slight tinge of roasted malt. On mouthfeel, it strikes a careful balance between watery and creamy. At the end it leaves a welcome, ticklingly bitter sensation on the back of the tongue.

It's something to come back to, but not for any special occasion. It goes well with hamburgers and fattening foods. In my opinion, Guinness Draught could probably be better marketed in the US as a better light beer alternative to the more cardboard-like taste of American light adjunct lagers (Natty, Bud, Miller).

For what it is meant to be, it does the job exceptionally well. If you expect this beer to make your day or give you a psycho-spiritual experience, get real. It's Guinness. It's a pint of plain. You order it with your burger because you want to enjoy your burger.

Serving type: on-tap

05-25-2013 05:36:44 | More by ACinSC

jaswilson2

South Carolina

2.75/5  rDev -20.7%

05-25-2013 02:13:52 | More by jaswilson2

michael_laronn

Iowa

1/5  rDev -71.2%

05-24-2013 01:45:22 | More by michael_laronn

kvnstfrd

Missouri

1/5  rDev -71.2%

05-23-2013 12:51:17 | More by kvnstfrd

himynameisping

California

1.25/5  rDev -64%

05-23-2013 05:32:26 | More by himynameisping

ToddHolder

Illinois

3/5  rDev -13.5%

05-23-2013 03:27:42 | More by ToddHolder

ohyayitstrey

Oklahoma

3.5/5  rDev +0.9%

05-23-2013 02:23:01 | More by ohyayitstrey

bf7

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev +0.9%

05-22-2013 17:13:48 | More by bf7

NJBeer265

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +15.3%

05-22-2013 16:29:03 | More by NJBeer265

CrusherMKT

Spain

4/5  rDev +15.3%

05-22-2013 12:33:08 | More by CrusherMKT

GinsuDave

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev +0.9%

05-21-2013 23:30:10 | More by GinsuDave

pin

Australia

2.5/5  rDev -28%

05-21-2013 22:48:35 | More by pin

Elana

New York

4.25/5  rDev +22.5%

05-21-2013 08:11:12 | More by Elana

cfitterer

Arizona

4.25/5  rDev +22.5%

05-21-2013 02:24:47 | More by cfitterer

Kingcurio

Oklahoma

3.75/5  rDev +8.1%

05-21-2013 02:20:04 | More by Kingcurio

bobbyr5

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev +8.1%

05-21-2013 01:57:35 | More by bobbyr5

ClayO

Arizona

3.75/5  rDev +8.1%

05-19-2013 22:37:40 | More by ClayO

Crimsontider22

Alabama

2.75/5  rDev -20.7%

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

KSfrost

Maryland

4/5  rDev +15.3%

05-19-2013 22:02:41 | More by KSfrost

MJSJr

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev +0.9%

05-19-2013 17:28:26 | More by MJSJr

jakeox

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev +0.9%

05-19-2013 00:51:38 | More by jakeox

Photekut

Azerbaijan

3/5  rDev -13.5%

05-18-2013 22:29:03 | More by Photekut

jbarletto

Massachusetts

3.25/5  rDev -6.3%

05-18-2013 22:06:43 | More by jbarletto

Yogidaddy

Indiana

4/5  rDev +15.3%

05-18-2013 22:04:49 | More by Yogidaddy