Guinness Draught - Guinness Ltd.

mckenziac

3.4/5  rDev -2%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Poured from an 11.2 oz. bottle into a Samuel Adams Boston Lager glass. Taken from a Guinness seasonal variety pack.

Appearance: Pours a deep, black color. Has a large, foamy, tan head that dissipates slowly and leaves some nice lacing. Say what you will about Guinness, but they always make fantastic looking beers that are fun to pour.

Smell: Smells of roasted malts with strong notes of bitter chocolate.

Taste: Moderately hoppy up front, with a bitter, roasted malt finish. Rounds off with some hints of dark chocolate and coffee. The flavor is a good bit lighter than the appearance and smell would lead you to believe. I've heard this blamed on the nitro that Guinness adds to get that perfect head and it wouldn't surprise me to be true.

Mouthfeel: A bit lacking in body and weakly carbonated.

Overall: All in all, Guinness is a pretty standard stout that benefits from a good reputation, history, and marketing team. I prefer the Extra Stout to the Draught version, but there's still nothing really wrong with this one either.

Serving type: bottle

12-18-2012 01:46:34 | More by mckenziac

MattSweatshirt

Texas

2.93/5  rDev -15.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

Pouring this into the glass is the best thing about this beer.
Comes out with a soapy bubbly off-white head that settles into a better looking tight bubbled head. The body looks dark until put in the light it is a clear amber.
Light roasted coffee and dark fruit aroma.
A little roasty. A little bit of chocolate. A little bit of dark fruit as well. It’s got the stout components but holy hell the flavor is lacking.
Pretty much feels like drinking water that dries out your mouth.

Serving type: nitro-can

12-08-2012 20:42:27 | More by MattSweatshirt

JoshuaB

3.85/5  rDev +11%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

The most famous and widely available, it seems that the bottled variety has been significantly smoothed out over the last few years. What was once a very heavy, moderately bitter stout is now a light, neutral snack redesigned for warm summer days instead of dark winter rains. The nitro cans have a bit more body, but still don't approach what I once craved nightly.

In color it's nearly as dark as ever, almost pitch black with hints of red around the edges, and the head is certainly as robust, still taking a minute to settle down and never quite disappearing.

Tastewise there's not a lot of flavor. It's more creamy than stout, with faint hints of malts and coffee, but nothing strong. I like a smooth beer, but in this case it feels too smooth, like a completely flat beer, with no bite from hops or alcohol to add any zing to it.

Overall, a light, easy-drinking beer that bears little in common with most other stouts. Even the black lager might be closer.

Serving type: bottle

12-06-2012 06:18:35 | More by JoshuaB

NilocRellim

Minnesota

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

I spent quite a bit of time in Ireland and have since became a Guinness-snob.... I will say this: The Guinness that you get in (most of) the rest of the world is not anywhere as good as it is in Ireland. Even in Ireland you can get a bad Guinness... I found that this was caused by a few things, but more often than not it was because of a bad/dirty tap or line from the keg to the tap; I have even sent a few back when I was in Ireland because of the taste.

My rating/review is for the Guinness that you get on-tap (nitro) in Ireland.:

The bartender holds the Guinness tulip glass at a 45 degree angle until the Guinness reaches 3/4 full. The Guinness then has to settle or "cook" until the nitrogen bubbles stop flowing down the glass. Once settled the bartender holds the glass under the tap at no angle and tips the tap back, allowing the Guinness to flow more slowly, creating a nice domed head. The Guinness then settles (cooks) a second time before it should be consumed. The whole process should take 119 seconds.

The proper Guinness should be incredible black, hardly letting any light through it at all. The head should be off-white, thick (as if able to hold a coin), creamy, with no large bubbles (called frog eyes). It should not have that strong of a smell to it, but the smell should be something creamy (yes, creamy), slightly spicy, and slightly roasted barley. The taste should be very smooth... VERY smooth. It should NOT be overly bitter, but there is some there. A lot of people just say that it taste like coffee and chocolate. While a Guinness should taste of these things, none should be dominant over the rest.

Guinness from the bottle or from the can are not nearly as good because they tend not to drink as smooth. Maybe it's the aging that is done or the characteristics of the can or bottle that it picks up, but you CANNOT get anything better than Guinness on tap in Ireland.

Serving type: nitro-tap

11-30-2012 01:34:22 | More by NilocRellim

AmitC

Indiana

3.55/5  rDev +2.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Poured the 11.2 fl oz bottle into a beer mug glass. Pitch black in the glass with a two finger thick tan colored head that has good retention. Slight lacing. Low to few bubbles. Opaque and dark.

Smell is very low. Roasted malts.

Taste is just very standard but very toned down. Malts, roasted flavor. Somewhat bitter and a good dry finish.

Mouth feel is watery. I drank two really quick. Very light feel, smooth and easy to drink. Low on carbonation.

Style Rate: 4.25
Personal Rate: 3

Very easy to drink but does not feel like you are drinking anything which is a bad thing for such an acclaimed stout.

Serving type: bottle

11-23-2012 03:04:53 | More by AmitC

scvance

South Carolina

3.25/5  rDev -6.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Poured from a bottle into a pint glass.

Pours pitch black with a thick, very fine, tan head. Good retention and lacing. Smell is almost nonexistent, very light malt notes. Taste is slightly bitter from the malt character, not much too it, slightly alcoholic in the finish. Medium carbonation, light body for a stout. Mouthfeel is watery. Overall, not my favorite by far. There just is not much to this beer, and it does not fit well into the style.

Serving type: bottle

11-22-2012 17:44:31 | More by scvance

N3rdM3t4l

Oregon

2.53/5  rDev -27.1%
look: 4 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.5

Not even sure why I am reviewing this. It is simple Guinness. 11.2oz bottle with opaque plastic shrink wrap label to keep 100% of light out. At least it can't skunk. Drunk from standard pint glass.

A: slightly agressive pour gets 2fingers of that delicious looking frothy rocky mocha head that makes regular Guinness so appealing. Almost completley opaque, a little light gets through when I hold to the light. A little deep mahogany color. A thick cap formed that just won't die leaving good lacing. It looks delicious as hell, but it is supposed to.

S: roasty grains and a that slightly off smell from being a pasturized stout. Some dark fruit notes a bit raisney.

T: slightly more bitter than the nose hints at. Leaves a bit of bitter on the tongue but not bad. Roasty malt of course, it tastes like a stout I guess. That pasturized funk shines through a bit. not bad but not amazing.

M: kinda thin for a stout. Leaves the mouth feeling dry. Unimpressed.

O: this makes me remember why Forign Extra and plain old Extra Stout have made me jaded and won't get Guinness on tap unless I am in a crappy bar where my options are Budweiser or Guinness. all in all I am left wanting but you know, one of the best macros I know of.

Serving type: bottle

11-21-2012 05:05:22 | More by N3rdM3t4l

spdyfire83

Ireland

4.83/5  rDev +39.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

291st Review
On draft at Against the Grain
Served in a Guinness pint glass

I can thank this beer for kicking off my enjoyment of craft beer as our paths first crossed at a small bar in Rome, Italy, during July 2005. Cheers to bspringer for wetting my whistle! It's been a fun ride since.

This review of a “Pint of Plain” comes from notes.

A: Very deep brown; I’ll call it black. Single (creamy khaki) fingernail head.

S: Roasty. Deep. Rich. Complex. Roasted malt, chocolate, molasses, and hint of coffee. Exceptional.

T: Follows smell. Classic. Heavenly. And oh so tasty! For a Dry Irish Stout it does not get any better than this.

M: Full bodied with appropriate (creamy and smooth) carbonation.

O: I don’t mean to be cliché here, but Guinness in Ireland tastes way better than Guinness elsewhere around the world. I’ve enjoyed a pint on four continents and it doesn’t get any better than within a 2 mile radius of St. James’ Gate. The mirco market in Dublin is okay at best, but having this gem on-tap nearly everywhere you turn in Dublin is wonderful. Some might judge and compare this beer to likes of Corona, Miller, Coors, etc. due to the mass production and wide-spread reach, but this beer is truly world class.

Reviewing beers on this site is surely subjective, but when it comes to rating a beer, it should be based on its merits compared to other beers of the same style. Hands down, this is the BEST Irish Dry Stout from draft on the planet! This is the benchmark. No questions asked. I’d highly encourage people to remember that when they are reviewing this beer. I understand the bottle and canned version of this can vary greatly while a non-Irish tap will not taste as good; however, if you ever have the chance to enjoy a pint of this from a pub in Dublin, rest assured, you will not be disappointed. If you find another Irish Dry Stout that is more enjoyable, please send me a bottle or message with the name and I’d love to try it. Until I find one that is better, I’ll keep going back to this beautiful creation every time I need a quick reminder of what started my love and enjoyment for craft beer. Cheers Arthur and here’s to another 253 years of the beautiful black stuff!

Serving type: nitro-tap

11-14-2012 13:45:32 | More by spdyfire83

Hoppsbabo

United Kingdom (England)

2.95/5  rDev -15%
look: 4 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Guinness is often the only beer worth drinking in English working men's pubs. Haven't had one for well over a year.

A: I think everyone knows what Guinness looks like.

S: A bit of smokey malt. Not strong.

T: Metallic, watery, slightly smokey and sour. No coffee at all. Some citrus in the aftertaste.

M: It's got a widget so it kind of feels like it's been pulled from the pump. Otherwise, there's not much interaction with the tongue at all. Pretty poor.

O: I've been serious about beer for a year and my palate has evolved somewhat. It's a heck of a lot more insipid than I remember but for the casual beer drinker it's still a great alternative to lager.

Serving type: can

11-11-2012 07:14:24 | More by Hoppsbabo

StJamesGate

New York

4.03/5  rDev +16.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

On draught at Grogan's (The Castle Lounge) - Dublin, Ireland.

Creamy nitro parchment collar proud of the rim that rings over ruby-tinged black - the classic nitro look.
Roast, molasses and burnt sugar on the nose.
Dark toast, smoke, a bit of Band-Aid, dark acid malt, with hints of oily coffee and baker's chocolate, then dried orange peel and branch hops to end.
Roasty finish and light but long bitter drying linger. Smooth, creamy but a bit thin, and some chew.

With my login name, it seemed natural to write up this beer for my 1000th review.

I'll say a couple of things to start:
It's true that Irish stout is not at its best on nitro, that Guinness is now served too cold, and that the pint has been dumbed down in the 15 years since the merger that created Diageo. Even the average Irishman would agree with the latter two points.

But it's also true the Guinness is better in Ireland. This is down to freshness due to fast turnover, line cleanliness, and it not being pasteurized (supposedly). The best pint I've had in London or New York is no better than a mediocre pint in Dublin, that's just the way it is.

And this entry in BA covers no less than 3 products: the tap in your average pub, Draught cans, and the drink-from-the-neck Draught bottles. The cans are sometimes better than a bad draught pint but the bottles are dire, almost a different product, and their inclusion here drags down the overall rating for this beer.

I'd also say to all the haters (and there are plenty) that for 50 years or so there wasn't another Irish stout. That makes this the standard; hopped-up 6% ABV craft-brewed Irish stouts are often historical recreations that are almost a different style, in much the same way that Brooklyn is a "pre-Prohibition" lager which can't be judged against MGD. I'm not saying that makes Guinness a good beer, but it should be taken on its own merits - laying it next to Cadillac Mountain is comparing apples and oranges.

With all that in mind, this is an understated light dry stout, nuanced but sessionable. It does differ from pub to pub - this pint was particularly sour, others are more chocolaty, creamy, or even meaty - and rewards repeated visits. Not the best stout, perhaps, but a good gateway to stout and craft beer both and very often the best option in many pubs.

Is there a better mass-distributed macro beer?

Serving type: nitro-tap

11-02-2012 17:06:28 | More by StJamesGate

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

MadCat

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev +0.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Appearance: Pours pitch black with thick tan head that stays around, leaving good lacing

Smell: Roasty malts with some caramel notes

Taste: Dry roasty malts, bitter hops, with a little bit of a cloying sweetness in the back. Coffee and chocolate flavors

Mouthfeel: Smooth and creamy, and thick

Overall: This is a classic. May not be the best stout, but it is a good staple that can be found many places. Overall a favorite of mine.

Serving type: nitro-bottle

10-26-2012 00:00:43 | More by MadCat

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

javatime

New Jersey

3.38/5  rDev -2.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

I just returned from spending 10 days in Ireland and have to say the imported Guinness I just picked up tonight in bottles is way different from what I had on tap while in Ireland. I've had a few Guinness' over the years, but had to pick up a 12 pack after returning home to judge the difference. Overall, the appearance, smell, and taste is no comparison to the outstanding Guiness on tap so I am slightly biased. It's pretty much a staple in every pub, but for the imported bottles used for this review make it just an OK beer. The head is much smaller and the smell and taste is just average.

Serving type: bottle

09-19-2012 22:30:40 | More by javatime

irishgoat

Ireland

1.63/5  rDev -53%
look: 4 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 1.5 | overall: 1.5

Bought in a Dublin pub.

Appearance: This beer does look great. Presentation wise it is fantastic although having to wait 2 mins for the bartender to do the pointless "2 part pour" is annoying. I realise that getting the head to sit perfectly above the rim needs you to stop and wait a few seconds but it doesn't require anywhere near as much theatre as it's given. The taste of course, like any other beverage in the world, isn't affected by the number of times you pour it.

Smell: Not much going on other than a little cocoa.

Taste: Blandness. There's a little bitterness, a little maltiness and some more cocoa flavour but that's about. Aftertaste is a nice bitterness that fades far too quickly.

Mouthfeel: The creamyness of the head is nice but after that it's watery and slightly oily for some reason.

Overall: Meh, I've had plenty of nitro stouts and Guinness is by far the most watered down, mass appealing of the lot.

Serving type: nitro-tap

09-17-2012 12:44:00 | More by irishgoat

Analog_kid

Pennsylvania

2.65/5  rDev -23.6%
look: 5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 3 | overall: 2.5

Over the years, I've tried Guinness Draught many times. And every single time I've tried it, my toes curl and my tongue hates me. My wife, however, who is of Irish descent, loves it. But, being the objective person I am, I have read the reviews among my peers at BA and I thought I'd give this beloved draught an honest try.

The first thing you notice is the bottle it comes in. Just put it on the table, and look at it. LOOK AT IT. It's just beautiful. The gold logo on that black bottle is the envy of every bottle designer on the planet. But I have to open it up sooner or later, so I'd better get to it.

I poured the draught into a regular pint glass (sorry, it's the best glass I currently have) and watched that classic head appear. A dark brown, almost black body appears with a creamy, tan head. The beauty continues!

The smell. As others have noted, the smell is malty, though faint. Even detecting some of the hints of dark chocolate that others have mentioned.

However, this is where things go horribly wrong between me and Guinness Draught. The taste. Wish me luck...

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First sip:

Yep, burnt coffee. That's pretty much what the first sip of Guinness always tastes like to me. Burnt coffee with hops in it. That said, it is creamy as others have noted. Nice lacing, too!

Second sip:

Burnt coffee flavor is starting to fade after a few minutes. Still bitter. But the lacing is still there!

Let me finish this. Be back in a few...

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Okay, I'm back. So, I've finished my first ever Guinness Draft. It did finish out smoothly, but I still have this bitter aftertaste even after 5 minutes. After all the hype, I just don't get it. To be fair, I'm a wheat and lager guy. I could drink a good wheat beer like it's water. This stuff, though? Meh.

Maybe stouts, like oysters (which I love), are an acquired taste. But I'm beginning to think that the appeal of this beer has more to do with its aura than its actual content. Either that, or I'm going to have to fly all the way to Dublin to try one right out of a tap. Till then, I'm sticking to my wheats.

Pros: Beautifully bottled, beautiful appearance. Creamy mouthfeel.
Cons: Bitter aftertaste.

Hey, at least the lacing is still there after 20 minutes!

Serving type: bottle

09-08-2012 02:35:51 | More by Analog_kid

ErikSkidmore

3.9/5  rDev +12.4%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 4

This beer seems to be slammed by craft drinkers way too much. I think it is a pretty solid stout.

A - The beer pours a dark brown color, but because of the nitro widget the brown rises and turns into a very creamy nice 1 1/2 finger of head and the beer turns black with tinges of dark red on the edges. Great looking stout.

S - A lot of people say it is hard to get a nose on this but right away I get hints of chocolate and roasty coffee in the first smell.

T - Roasted malts, once again chocolate, and robust coffee. Good taste.

M - I have had a few stouts and this one is quite light-bodied, but smooth.

O - Very solid stout, not my favorite but an easy drinking decent beer.

Serving type: nitro-can

08-27-2012 01:12:06 | More by ErikSkidmore

Thepumpkinpiper

4.8/5  rDev +38.3%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

This is the beer in my opinion - nothing else I have ever had has ever compared to it, nor, I doubt, will ever. It is brewed in heaven with the tears of angels, proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.

A - Pure black unless held up to light, where it takes on a dark blood red hue. Perfect foamy head, cascades melting along the sides of the glass as it settles.

S - Faint actually - not too much there but barley malt.

T - Unforgettable. Malty, bitter without being bitter, full flavored, a perfectly balanced stout.

M - Milky, luxuriant, and yet this drink goes down like water for me. Less carbonation equals better drink.

O - This, for me, is the beer by which all others are judged. I know lots of beer snobs go off on other drinks, but this is the holy grail of beers. Pure malt deliciousness, but not overpowering - truly a gift.

Serving type: nitro-can

08-26-2012 22:51:37 | More by Thepumpkinpiper

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

Beer_HOPper

3.93/5  rDev +13.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

I was fortunate to have a few pints at the St. James Gate Brewery and Storehouse in Dublin that I will never forget. I must say the pints in Ireland are much better than any where else.

I learned how to pour a Guinness from tap while at the brewery. You have to let Guinness settle for at least a few minutes before drinking. Otherwise, the nitrogen is going to affect your enjoyment. There are a few other tricks that most bartenders are unaware of that will affect your pour. Authentic Irish bars should know how to pour a Guinness correctly, beware of others.

Myth has it, if you tap the side of your pint of Guinness with a coin and hear a metallic sound, then, this pint is NOT ready. If you hear a thud, like tapping on wood, then, this pint IS ready to enjoy.

Appearance: 2 fingers of creamy head and very dark brown to black body. IMHO, Guinness set the standard of what a beer should look like right after a pour. 4.6

Smell: Oats, biscuit cookie, with some milk chocolate, 3.7

Taste: creamy coffee, chocolate, butter biscuit cookie and oats, 4.2 Yum!

Feel: much thinner than it looks. A little sticky like milk chocolate, 3.8

Overall: this is my go to (can) beer and standard dry stout, 4.07.

Note: the Guinness recipe outside of Ireland is different for each region of the world. The Foreign Extra for Africa is another favorite.

Serving type: nitro-tap

08-19-2012 06:25:01 | More by Beer_HOPper

scratch69

Missouri

4.58/5  rDev +32%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

I had this in a pint glass.

Appearance- Very dark brown, almost black. Two fingers worth of tan colored head that leaves rings of lace behind with each swallow.

Smell- Dark roasted malt, smoke, coffee, and a bit of caramel.

Taste- Very similar to the nose with a hint of hops for balance.

Mouthfeel- Full bodied, creamy and very smooth. Very nice amount of carbonation.

Overall- This is the standard that all stouts should aspire to. I have had this in a bottle and a can, but on nitro-tap is the best.

Serving type: nitro-tap

08-18-2012 16:37:29 | More by scratch69

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

CraftBeerTastic

Pennsylvania

3.03/5  rDev -12.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Ba Review #212
Served On: 08/17/2012
Glassware: Pint Glass
Labeled ABV: -
Date/ Code: -

Picked this 6-pack up at Evergreen Liquors in Frederick, MD.

Look: Poured a deep mahogany color, boarding on black but did let some light through along the edges. Head was a thick 1-finger of lighter tan foam, your typical Guinness head. There were some carbonation bubbles floating around.

Smell: Roasted coffee and some dark winter fruits. Some spicy biscuit.

Taste: First was a bitter coffee note followed by a light plum or raison. Then a roasted malt set in and carried into the finish. Overall a very light palate with high drinkability.

I can’t quite see how this beer falls within the Stout classification. It seemed more like a Schwarzbier to me. It’s a nice beer for the summer when you’re tired of lighter styles like Pilsners or Pale Ales.

Serving type: bottle

08-17-2012 16:37:55 | More by CraftBeerTastic

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