Guinness Draught - Guinness Ltd.

IdrinkBeerinCollege

Oregon

4.73/5  rDev +36.3%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

Enjoyed at the Guinness Factory, in Dublin, Ireland on tap. Also enjoyed at multiple bars in Ireland (Guinness Factory's was the best). This is the best beer I have ever had, hands down. It's like tasting the milk from a goddesses teats. Don't drink Guinness in the United States, it tastes like piss. Trust me, it really DOES taste different in Ireland.

Serving type: on-tap

05-08-2013 00:00:04 | More by IdrinkBeerinCollege

MShirokov

Illinois

4.03/5  rDev +16.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

I've tried various things Guinness puts out including the "Foreign" bottles, and I just keep coming back to this one. It just has a very pleasing flavor profile to me. Not too intense, not too "coffee," not too bitter. Just right. It's good in a can, it's good on-tap.
I don't drink stouts often, but I would choose this one over Murphy's and Guinness "Foreign" any day.

Serving type: on-tap

04-06-2013 14:07:49 | More by MShirokov

timiskin

Ontario (Canada)

3.19/5  rDev -8.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25

On tap at the London Pub in Richmond Hill.

Well poured with a good, firm head and typical Guinness appearance.

Served too cold which would inhibit taste in a more flavourful stout but doesn't seem to harm Guinness overly.

Overall an average Stout. Smooth taste and a decent place to introduce a lager boy to the world of stouts.

Serving type: on-tap

03-12-2013 19:39:53 | More by timiskin

RyanLaCount03

Wisconsin

5/5  rDev +44.1%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

Appearance- Dark brown to black appearance when poured into a glass.

Smell- Light hints of chocolate or coffee much like any stout.

Taste- Very bold flavor that is not too overpowering.

Mouthfeel- It is very smooth and very drinkable.

Love this beer. It is the standard for all stouts,imports, Irish beers and any type of beer for that matter. This is a very good beer for upcoming events such as Saint Patricks Day!

Serving type: on-tap

02-27-2013 04:13:50 | More by RyanLaCount03

acsprouse

South Carolina

4.06/5  rDev +17%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.25

A: pours black with some red peaking through when held to the light. Thick head. Beautiful creamy head.

S: roasted malts, chocolate, some coffee. The nose is lacking but it still smells good.

T: exactly like the nose. When a beer looks this good the taste lets you down. Its a little watery yet its not a bad taste. You get the chocolate. Some coffee notes and the roastiness.

M: creamy yet slightly watery. Its smooth though thanks to being nitro pushed

O: great legacy beer. Simple stout. Its a gateway stout. It was for me. It could be alot better but its not bad. I gotta give this one fairly high ratings. Its a respectable brew. It leads many to better stouts and compared to other mass produces beers this is the top brew. Cheers

Serving type: on-tap

02-21-2013 09:01:35 | More by acsprouse

JH7278

4.95/5  rDev +42.7%
look: 5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

I truly appreciate the fullness of this beer. It has a great taste and a welcoming follow. I would be happy to have this at my home. Do not be afraid of its dark color or its thick nature, she will be one of the best dark stouts you will ingest. I am amazed to say that its tastes good also in can or bottle form, although I do prefer it by the pint off the tap.

Serving type: on-tap

01-15-2013 18:36:51 | More by JH7278

undeadozzy

Pennsylvania

4.35/5  rDev +25.4%
look: 5 | smell: 3 | taste: 5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

A - Poured by a certified Guinness pourer at Dugan's Irish Pub in Luzerne, PA. Incredible thick white head that never goes away and leaves thick lacing all over the glass. And the trademark pitch black body that fades in under the head is always a welcome sight.

S - Never picked up much of a scent on Guinness, other than some darkness. Yes, I can smell darkness. Just a deep bready musk, nothing too strong or weak, just a presence.

T - Smooth and flavorful, good ol' Guinness never disappoints. Dark chocolate, some pumpernickel, milk chocolate, a little bit of roasted marshmallow, some fudge maybe, lots of dark hops, and the spirit of the Irish of course.

M - Smooth yet slippery. It's very easy to drink because it's smooth, but I would like a little more character there.

O - For as long as I could remember, Guinness Draught has been one of my favorite beers, and finally getting to have it on tap poured in the CORRECT manner is just incredible, it just tastes so much different than the canned Guinness or the bottled Guinness or Guinness just sloshed into a glass by an inexperienced beer pourer. Long live Guinness!

Serving type: on-tap

01-04-2013 17:13:35 | More by undeadozzy

bsmith1029

3.65/5  rDev +5.2%
look: 4 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Sooo I hated Guinness when I first started drinking. This has changed over time. I would not consider it an Imperial Stout like many do. The new recipe they made for it (I think in the 80s) has changed the consistency of the beer. It was designed to be the thick low ABV meal like beverage for english monks and Irish farmers who didn't need to be drunk allot nevertheless I digress. I do love this beer and I really wish it wasn't owned by "the big man" like sooo many beers that are over-popularized and overrated. I do consider this beer to be overrated, then again, it's sooo good! This beer would pair well with (in my opinion) nothing. Needs to be drank after dessert or meal. Can stand alone (IMO any beer can stand alone without a cheese or a meal unless itsa AAB). Should be consumed after the AABs (bud, miller, coors, PBR), after the medium and/or amber beers. I'd consume the real hoppy and bitter type beers after my Guinness (if I was lining up my palate). Get it on tap, so much better then bottle or can? (wtf Guinness cans?).
L: Dark brown almost black, cannot see through it, creamy, dreamy, head retention is perfect. At least an inch that stays and dissolves to about 1/2 to 1/4 inch by the time you finish. Everyone has seen the shamrock that they put on the beer on St. Patty's (it pretty much stays on top and in tact if you drink cautious).
S: Not a strong smell, burnt wheat, smoky maybe.
T (and mouthfeel): Very creamy, milky, smooth, buttery, surprisingly light, almost malty (certainly not hoppy), slightly sweet maybe like a vanilla or carmel sweetness idk. On second thought it does have a carmel like flavor. The after taste is really my only complaint with Guinness. Its not a crisp after taste but a sticky milky after taste (pretty typical of stouts and porters). The "burnt taste" lingers in the palate on the back of the tongue or in the back of the mouth too long.
O: At the end of the day it's Guinness, if you don't like it, you still can't help but respect it. I happen to like AND respect it.

Serving type: on-tap

12-28-2012 06:38:05 | More by bsmith1029

hoppytobehere

Colorado

2.83/5  rDev -18.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

A: Pours an opaque black, with nice creamy head. Lacing forms along the glass as you consume.
S: Not a ton of smell. Some malt in there.
T: Creamy water. Where's the taste?
M: Light to medium bodied. It looks a lot thicker than it drinks.
O: Creamy light stout. It does the job when that's what you're looking for, which isn't often.

Serving type: on-tap

10-31-2012 00:35:24 | More by hoppytobehere

jimilayne

New York

5/5  rDev +44.1%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

The reason people knock Guinness is the same reason they dye their hair green, the need to be different and stick out. You want to sit here and rate it a 1 or a 2? Fine, go ahead and make yourself feel better. Easy 5 in my book.

7:45AM footie match at my local pub, you know what pint is getting the call.

Delicious in it's comforting flavor, warming in it's beautiful ascending volcano appearance and always dependable for it's drinkability. It's the old girlfriend you just keep going back to because you can't say no to her and you just don't quite feel right with anyone else.

Gun to my head, I might order a Guinness before the trigger is pulled.

Serving type: on-tap

10-22-2012 00:56:43 | More by jimilayne

jmarklan

Pennsylvania

3.08/5  rDev -11.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3

On tap at Barnaby's.

Almost ebony, a little red around the edges w some light getting through. Creamy head lasts a while as well.

The aroma is hard to pick up... very, very faint. Slight dark malt.

Tastes of very slight coco and wet charcoal. Not really a whole lot going on here, but not unpleasant.

The mouthfeel is a bit thin, but is sooo smooth and creamy. Easily my fav part of this beer.

Overall: Well, it's Guinness. Nothing special, just something you should get on tap at least once

Serving type: on-tap

08-25-2012 07:38:52 | More by jmarklan

bigolbeerbelly

Texas

1.5/5  rDev -56.8%
look: 5 | smell: 1 | taste: 1 | feel: 3 | overall: 1.5

Looked great with an awesome creamy head. Beat lacing imaginable. However that's where the goodness ends. Like most mainstream import beers I feel Guinness has toned.down it's flavor to appealto Amercan beer drinkers. The smell was absent and the taste was barely there. Watery with only a hint of roasted cocoa. I will never drink this beer in the US again.

Serving type: on-tap

08-20-2012 18:43:46 | More by bigolbeerbelly

diverjim

4.93/5  rDev +42.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

This is a very creamy tasting beer with an extremely smooth finish. A bit heavier in maltiness than most beers, but to be expected in a stout style beer. Best enjoyed a bit warmer than most Americans prefer their beer, but this allows you to really experience the full flavor and aroma of this exceptional beverage!

Not really a beer you will want to drink all night or after a heavy meal, since it will seem too rich and robust at that point, but best enjoyed early in your drinking session.

Terrific when coupled with Bass Ale to make a Black & Tan!

Serving type: on-tap

08-17-2012 17:27:29 | More by diverjim

cfrances33

Illinois

3.4/5  rDev -2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

On tap at a random airport bar into a Guinness pint.

Pour: Dark dark brown with a finger an a half thick tan head. I love the head on a Guinness. Like c'mon that thing is freaking awesome, no matter how else the beer tastes.

Smell: Pretty much just a light roastiness.

Taste: Follows the nose with roastiness and maybe some coffe and chocolate, but not really.

Mouthfeel: Really light and creamy, almost watery.

Overall: It may not taste the best or have the most to offer after all the big stouts I've had, but I'll always enjoy this beer I think.

Serving type: on-tap

07-29-2012 21:32:09 | More by cfrances33

Alextricity

Michigan

3.3/5  rDev -4.9%
look: 5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Guinness! The first beer I drank when I turned 21. Guinness to me is an extremely unique and versatile beer. First of all, it looks spectacular ... it has to be the best beer visually. For that reason, you really have to have this on a pint glass to really appreciate it. Also, it's great with burgers, but it can also double as an after dinner beer.

Although Guinness has a creamy, thick mouth feel, it really doesn't have many calories, or a high ABV. Guinness isn't my favorite beer to just sip at a bar, but it's great when eating food. It is disappointingly light for its style, but still enjoyable.

Serving type: on-tap

06-18-2012 14:09:19 | More by Alextricity

FlemingVSKing

Florida

3.38/5  rDev -2.6%
look: 5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Guiness is a spectacularly beautiful beer. It's got a glorious head and watching it carbonate and settle just after the pour is pure magic.

But when it comes to taste it really is pretty mild. That's not a bad thing necessarily but it really has the aroma and character of a very mild coffee without anything more complex than that to enhance the profile.

It is well crafted however but as much as Guiness seemed to be the pinaccle of beers while I was still drinking starter brews like michelob, it now seems like more of an appetizer for more complex selections like Dark Depths or Art of Darkness.

Serving type: on-tap

05-26-2012 19:07:00 | More by FlemingVSKing

ThisWangsChung

Maryland

2.6/5  rDev -25.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 2 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 3

Served into a Guinness pint glass at Olde Town Pub. From notes.

A: Well it's a Guinness, so I don't need to tell you about it's amazing head and dark body. Honestly, though, I was a little disappointed that the body itself wasn't pitch black, but it's a Guinness, so it's still beautiful looking nonetheless.

S: There are small hints of roast, chocolate, and coffee, but this is really muted.

T: Minor amounts of roastiness with little else. The only thing it has going for it is ease of drinkability.

M: Creamy texture, but thin and watery. Minor dryness on the back end and average carbonation helps it go down easy, at least.

O: Despite being very lacking in all aspects other than its looks, this is at least quite drinkable in the right setting. Even still, I'd have to be in the proper mood for another, if at all. I think my tastes have changed, big time...

Serving type: on-tap

04-21-2012 20:48:05 | More by ThisWangsChung

match1112

Illinois

3.15/5  rDev -9.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

plastic cup full of foam eventually settles into a dark brown body with ruby highlights. a coating of foam is left all the way down the glass.nose and taste are pretty similiar. some roasted malts and a lactic smell and taste. mouthfeel is slightly light and creamy. overly carbonated. not a bad stout, but there are plenty better ones out there. i will still order this when there is nothing else but bmc.

Serving type: on-tap

04-14-2012 02:56:26 | More by match1112

StopHatingOnClassics

4.75/5  rDev +36.9%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

The beer people love to hate for no legitimate reason, other than the fact it is the most famous stout of all time. Don't judge a beer based on its' notoriety. This is the textbook beer that "beer snobs" loathe, because it reassures the deluded perception they have that smaller always equals better. Anyways:

Appearance- Poured on tap into a guinness glass it presents a dark coffee like color, accompanied with a thick foamy head.

Smell- Subtle tones of roasted malt.

Taste- Divine. Notes of dark chocolate and malt, with faint hints of sweet cream.

Mouthfeel- Lightly carbonated and creamy. The head of a guinness on tap in unparalleled by any beer.

"StopHatingOnClassics"

Serving type: on-tap

04-09-2012 02:04:50 | More by StopHatingOnClassics

newsage

California

4.28/5  rDev +23.3%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Nothing has the flat black appearance of Guinness on tap! Nothing drinks better in the morning!, try it. Always a classic like Budweiser to a bum Guinness will always be one of the staples of a dark beer drinking bum? With that said enjoy!, when on Tap, especially if the other choices are bud, bud light, coors light, shock top, blue moon, sam adams, Heineken, new castle and Stella.... Guinness Please!

Serving type: on-tap

04-03-2012 01:06:00 | More by newsage

TheBeerGuy101

3.4/5  rDev -2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

I had this stout at a local Irish pub in my hometown..
Served with a traditional 'shamrock' shape in the rich, creamy head...
This beer has some coffee notes, hops, roasted malts, light grain and dark chocolate on the nose.

Long lasting lacing!!

The blends are on the front, yet subtle in taste. Its a creamy, malty-roasted bitterness that's slightly dry.

This pairs well with beef dishes & stews. It isn't my favorite stout, but it is a decent drink.

Serving type: on-tap

03-20-2012 02:43:46 | More by TheBeerGuy101

EricL

3.18/5  rDev -8.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Enjoyed on tap.

Appearance: I absolutely LOVE the look of this beer. The wonderful darkness and the creamy white head can make even someone who hates beer want to have a taste. Appears almost black, but when in good enough light, you can see it is actually a very dark amber.

Smell: Nothing special here. Smells like a stout, but not very strong. You can sense a little bit of coffee, but nothing jumps out at you with this one.

Taste: Again, nothing special, but it definitely has a pleasant taste to it. The first sip was surprisingly bitter, with an aftertaste that leaves you wanting more. Definitely hints of coffee that you get at the tail end of a sip.

Mouthfeel: Very smooth, an definitely dry. This one's not going to coat your mouth (even though it looks like it might!). Nothing is wrong with the mouthfeel, but like the rest of this beer, nothing is too special about it.

Overall: It's a commonly available stout that's not ridiculously priced. Very average, but it's a beer that I would love to enjoy every once in a while.

Serving type: on-tap

03-07-2012 08:00:10 | More by EricL

jcomp21

California

2.85/5  rDev -17.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3

This beer is average. It tastes a little skunky and watery for a stout.

Has a great mouth feel. Very smooth.

Appearance was dark brown and deep with a light ultra creamy head.

Overall I would order most stouts over this. Go for a Great Divide!

See ya on the next one.

Serving type: on-tap

02-21-2012 08:32:33 | More by jcomp21

Darkmagus82

Montana

4.18/5  rDev +20.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Served in a pint glass

Appearance – A nice deep dark color; nearly black, with cascades of nitrogen billowing up from the bottom of the glass as the beer settled a bit. Once settled, a very nice off white head was present. This faded slowly over time giving a moderate level of lacing.

Smell – Roasted barely mixed with a bit of coffee and an ever so slight bit of chocolate. A bit dry and not very potent, but very appropriate for the dry irsih style.

Taste – A nice, very lightly sweetened oat backbone meets the tongue. This is mixed with a nice roasted coffee and the slightest bit of bitter cocoa flavor, just as is detected in the aroma. Toward the end of the taste any little bit of sweetness that was initially present (which is quite little) is lost to more bitter flavors that intensify and leave a rather dry-bitter oat flavor in the mouth.

Mouthfeel – Ah …you have to love a nice nitrogen driven dry stout. The creaminess from the carbonation coats the mouth with a wonderful feel of smoothness. This coupled with the light abv. makes a beer that is very easy to drink. It’s quite enjoyable.

Overall – This is a very nice light Irish dry stout. I think it is classic for a reason – They make a great brew at a reasonable price. Well done Guiness.

Serving type: on-tap

02-20-2012 02:28:34 | More by Darkmagus82

Ruds

United Kingdom (England)

3.08/5  rDev -11.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3

Served on tap at the Clermont Arms, Blackrock, Co Louth, Eire into a Guinness pint glass

Dark black with a finger and a bit of white head, appears a dark brown if held to the light

very little aroma from this stout, slight roasted malt and very faint sweet smelling of perhaps toffee

Maintains head very well throughout drinking and lacing also prevelant until the end

No real tastes that jump out and grab you, just a very easy drinking stout with great smooth mouthfeel, slightly bitter aftertaste and perhaps very very mild hints of chocolate/toffee, more malt/iron in flavour

It's the kind of beer that is veering on bland in flavour that I like to have a snack with whilst drinking, nuts or crisps

Works well with seafood starters IMHO, as had last nights serving with some smoked mussels, which it complimented well as a beer without any discernibly strong flavours!

Serving type: on-tap

12-18-2011 15:16:02 | More by Ruds