Guinness Draught

From the cask (at an Irish Pub in Germany). Creamy white head, very dark brown color. No carbonation to speak of. Roasted malt aroma, same taste, but with a nasty, coal-like note and aftertaste. Come to think of it, drinking it feels a bit like licking off the walls of the inside of a chimney. Tried this several times, from different sources (on tap in England, from the can) - same horrible experience every time. Yuck!

On tap in Brooklyn. Pours smooth black with a thick cream-colored head. Aroma is of chocolate and some roasted malts and coffee. Flavor is malty with characters of chocolate and coffee. Smooth finish -- slightly bitter. A medium body with a creamy feel. For a stout, felt very thin and watery. Flavor could have been stronger. There are definitely better stouts available. Overrated, but respectable, I guess.

’Tis my favorite. Not a lot to say that hasn’t been said before. IMO the best mass marketed beer out there.

On tap at the Flying Saucer in KC. Don’t know why I’ve never rated this. Pours a black body with a thick and creamy, two-finger width, tan head that dissipates slowly and leaves a boat load of lacing. Aroma is mild malts, some chocolate, and some roasts. Flavor is malty and somewhat nutty with a light roastiness, some chocolate, and some citrus fruit. Finishes with a mild bitterness, some roast, and some citrusy chocolate. Dry and very creamy with a medium body. Overall, one of my "gateway" beers. Clearly not the best stout out there, but reliable and trustworthy. When people ask me what my favorite light beer is, I always reply with "Guinness."

Guinness is a very well-liked and popular brew, but I do not find it to be that great. It is very strong and bitter. This beer will fill you right up, so it is hard to have more than 2 in a drinking session. This could actually be a good thing for casual drinkers.

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[draught bottle (apparently you are not supposed to pour it into a glass)]. I will probably be one of the few that do not like this beer, and I will admit it has its merits, but I really cannot get into this beer. The color is gorgeous, and the nitrogen capsule in the bottle is a good idea. Mouthfeel is a little oily, and finish is bitter. Aroma is of slightly burned coffee. I really cannot get over the alcoholic smell and aftertaste. I can understand the fan following, i just can’t join it.