Why Guinness?

[janderson]

I enjoy a good pint og Guinness, but am not stuck on it. If I'm out and the bar has a good variety I will try something different or tend towards an imperial stout as well. I will say that the Yuengling Black and Tan is pretty good when I go visit my sister on the east coast.

One beer that I am partial too, and get all to infrequently, is the Tuckaleechee porter from the Smoky Mountain Brewery. Its not a heavy porter, fairly dark, with a crisp edge and a very slight chocolate finish. I believe it is only around 6% alcohol, but I'm pulling that memory from my last bottle that was some 4 months ago now.

[cdarwin]

This may be a bit high-tech for some, but if you have one them thar newfangled smart phones, you may be interested in UNTAPPD. It's a web application, which means it looks and works the same on all devices. You can use it to log and rate the beers you drink and leave comments about it in case you are prone to forgetting what you had the next day. It also has some silly stuff like earning badges for the different types of beer you drink. If you're into the badges, it encourages you to try new things. Anyway, here is my profile on there in case anyone here is interested.

[azwildcat96]

I find myself asking this question too. I've never had a chance to try a pint myself. I'm a big fan of malt liquors though (Smirnoff and Mikes). Part of me just doesn't like Coors or Miller or anything like those. Does Guinness sound like a drink for me?

I can't tell if you'll like it or not. I think the only way for you to know is to order one.

What I can tell you is that I was always a bit scared of Guinness. Everyone around me always used to make comments like "it's a meal in a glass", or "it's so dark, it must be really strong", or "look how thick it is, it'll fill you up", or "that must be really bitter, you better like heavy, strong tasting beers".

Well, a bunch of years ago, on a trip to Las Vegas on St. Paddys Day, we walked up to a bartender, and he asked, no, more instructed or directed even, in a very persuasive way, "Having a Guinness?!" I did have one, and then another, and another, and another...and so began my love affair with this beverage.

So, TaxCollector, "Having a Guinness?!"

Let us know what you think.

[Joshua]

. I'm biassed,

Two cracks, four cheeks?

[TaxCollector]

So, TaxCollector, "Having a Guinness?!"

Let us know what you think.

I will definitely have to do that

[biblemonkey]

I see many mentions of Guinness on this forum. There seems to be some preference towards it by the members. Dust thou consider Guinness to be the epitome of malted beverages? I once considered it among my favourites until I started branching out. I generally prefer a stout over most other options, though I am also quite fond of some Belgian ales. Among stouts, however, I now consider Guinness a last resort. There are so many interesting and different stouts out there.

I don't mean to offend anyone, as I still consider Guinness a decent beer and would never turn my nose up to it. It's just that, with so many options out there, why does this forum seem to gravitate towards Guinness in particular.

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Cheers!
-J

I enjoy a great many stouts myself including guinness but have always found guiness to have a watery mouth feel. The new guinness foreign extra is much better. I tried it and then had a regular guiness right after and the regular guiness tasted like water by comparison.

[Cynthia]

It's usually available, tastes good, fond memories, etc. Sometimes I'm more in the mood for a cozy, familiar taste than branching out and trying something new. Tastes can change -- there are things I used to like that I haven't had in a while, and when I try them later it's nothing like I remember. I just like keeping Guinness on my drink list.

[GoodGirlGonePlaid]

I do love the taste and have very fond memories of drinking it in Ireland.
BUT the nice thing with Guinness: quick meal replacement.
2 of those after work and I'm full, a little buzzed, and have forgotten that I skipped dinner.

Better than a power bar!

[Beertigger]

Because it's good for you ; )

[bdkilted]

I will echo everyone else with the availability of Guiness, but the other reason is that it two of our favorite beverage taste in one convenient glass. I get coffee and beer tastes together!
But when there is a choice, I will usually go for a porter.