Why Guinness?

[cdarwin]

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But when there is a choice, I will usually go for a porter.
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Speaking of porters, I had an exceptional Stone Smoked Porter with Chipotle on draft last night. Is it 5 yet?

[CDNSushi]

My Guiness yesterday had a shamrock (or at least a clover leaf) imprinted in the foam. Do they always come that way and I never noticed?

Mine usually comes with a heart imprinted in the foam, courtesy of the smokin' hot Japanese waitress... (Some days I love this country)...

[Teufel Hunden]

For mass produced, readily available beers, Guinness is my favorite. But favorite malted beverage? Guinness doesn't hold a candle to some of the micro breweries out here. I love being in Colorado.... alcohol a plenty.

[robthehiker]

Beer is good, Guinness is better, but I'm stuck on hard cider. I don't know why - probably my sweet tooth.

While in London on business many years ago I was taken to a pub by my new boss - the managing director of our UK office. It was early in the day following a late night of drinking with him and I couldn't face the prospect of another beer. As he ordered I saw the Strongbow tap and said "oh, I'll have a Strongbow - I've never had it before". Drinks arrived, we clinked glasses, I took a sip and said "hey, this is pretty good". He replied "yes, it is and it's also a f*#@ing woman's drink". The next time the bartender looked my way I waved him over, looked my boss in the eye then said to the bartender "same again please".

I still like Strongbow.

[beloitpiper]

While in London on business many years ago I was taken to a pub by my new boss - the managing director of our UK office. It was early in the day following a late night of drinking with him and I couldn't face the prospect of another beer. As he ordered I saw the Strongbow tap and said "oh, I'll have a Strongbow - I've never had it before". Drinks arrived, we clinked glasses, I took a sip and said "hey, this is pretty good". He replied "yes, it is and it's also a f*#@ing woman's drink". The next time the bartender looked my way I waved him over, looked my boss in the eye then said to the bartender "same again please".

I still like Strongbow.

EXCELLENT response. There is no such thing as a woman's drink. Only bad drinks, and they tend to be pink.

[Ozark Ridge Rider]

A couple of years ago I got some Firth of Fourth ale from Harpoon Brewery in Boston which was excellent. It was one of their 100 barrel series and alas, there is no more.

Last fall I drank St Giles dark ale from Stewart brewing in Edinburgh and it was wonderful. Now I find out that Steve Stewart was in Boston and crafted the Firth of Fourth. Bring it back, Harpoon!

I like either much better than Guiness.

[Tobus]

Most recently, I've been enjoying Samuel Smiths' Oatmeal Stout and Taddy Porter, Breckinridge Brewerys' Vanilla Porter, Four Peaks Kiltlifter Scottish Ale, and Youngs' Double Chocolate Stout.

My normal evening drink is either a Belhaven Scottish Ale or a Guinness. But I've been experimenting lately (the selection is very limited where I live), and I tried the Young's Double Chocolate Stout the other night.

It was... umm... interesting. A little too far on the sweet side for my tastes, but I still liked it.

A few months ago I had bought a really cool jug-shaped bottle of Mississippi Mud Black and Tan (I think that was the name). It was pretty darn good! But I can't find it in my local store any more.

[Jack Daw]

Like you, cdarwin, my taste has evolved. Guinness is nice, but certainly not the best stout I have enjoyed. Belhaven's Scottish Stout and Conroe, Texas' own Southern Star Buried Hatchet versions are much more flavorful, IMHO.

Here's the webby for Southern Star:

http://www.southernstarbrewery.com/SSBBeers.asp

[beloitpiper]

Like you, cdarwin, my taste has evolved. Guinness is nice, but certainly not the best stout I have enjoyed. Belhaven's Scottish Stout and Conroe, Texas' own Southern Star Buried Hatchet versions are much more flavorful, IMHO.

Have you had any Samuel Smith stouts? Their oatmeal stout is killer! But I tend to be a local guy--wherever I go, I'm always sure to drink the local beer.

[Jack Daw]

Have you had any Samuel Smith stouts? Their oatmeal stout is killer! But I tend to be a local guy--wherever I go, I'm always sure to drink the local beer.

No, I haven't, BP; so, I will have to put that one on my to-do list. I like to try new beers all the time; and, I must try the local brews as I am a frequent business traveler. Thanks for the heads-up on the Samuel Smith stouts.