NachlamSie (1630), Tennessee, USA Oct 13, 2006 Bottle. Semi-oily pour reveals a rich black beer with dark ruby tints and a tall, tall firm, dense tan head. After a few minutes, the head forms gorges and rocky terrain but never goes away. The aroma is really awesome. It has hints of dense chocolate, raisins, juicy caramel sauce, molasses. This is much more aggressive in the mouth than any Guinness I’ve had. Biting, crisp hops nip the tongue along with stale coffee, then caramel and Raisinet-flavor balance everything out. A bit of mild sourness drifts in and out. The initial sting lingers between sips. This makes the draught version tuck its tail between its legs and cry home to mommy. lovemyipas (420), sw burbs, Illinois, USA Oct 12, 2006 Updated: Jan 3, 2007definetly more over powering flavor wise than the draught, it was an ok experience though. poured black with a small thickness to it and a descent size dark smokey colored head. has a deep alcohol taste that i dont really enjoy much.stick with the draught! Cletus (5001), Connecticut, USA Sep 15, 2006 Updated: Sep 30, 2007When my brother-in law-brought this to my house earlier tonight, which was purchased at the brewery in Ireland’s museum shop, I was wary, but this version of Guinness is one of the best tasting stouts I’ve ever had. The malt profile is that of mild wheat accompanied by complex spices and subdued hops. The aroma is slightly tarte with some nice hoppy elements. The mouthfeel is thick and oily but leaves you wanting more. The head retention on this beer is amazing and CO2 influenced rather than the annoying widget nitro thing most Guinness utilize these days. I need to track this one down locally as it is the type of beer I’d drink every day. jojojo111 (1), France does not count Sep 5, 2006 This is the usual Guinnes stout beer I find here in the Paris suburbs in Indian or African shops open at night. Not very expensive, only about 2.50$ the bottle. Brewed in Cameroon, imported by a company from Montpellier, France.
I really prefer the original one in Ireland or also the canned versions. This one is more bitter, mlty, strong taste of burnt sugar indeed, and strong alcohol. Quite an experience. Strong foam but not as creamy as the real Guinnes. Very black. The original Guinnes looks and tastes thinner. BuckNaked (1204), Tempe, Arizona, USA Sep 1, 2006 RBSG DC 2006: Deep brown body with a medium tan head. The aroma is chocolate, prunes, plums, and light cinnamon. The taste is mild cloves, chocolate, burnt coffee, mocha. Medium bodied, moderately carbonated, finishes with sweet prunes and plums. beerguy101 (3861), Newark, California, USA Aug 24, 2006 This foreign stout pours an eclipse black color from a 12oz bottle. Medium sized tan foamy head. Aroma is roasted malts, coffee and chocolate. A medium bodied Foreign Stout. Malts are roasty malts, chocolate and coffee. Lots of burnt malts, a touch of smoke and some vanilla. Smooth taste. Nice beer. Hides the 7.5% alcohol well. Mouthfeel is full. Finish is clean and smooth. Aftertaste is slightly bitter. labologist (55), Bramhall, England Aug 14, 2006 A strong dry malty stout, with a pale beige head. Tasted in Kenya on a cool evening. M0RHI (1067), Luxembourg, Luxembourg Aug 13, 2006 Bottle (Ireland). Dark brown, almost black, large rocky tan head. Big chocolate and roasted malts, bit of alcohol too. Flavour is very bitter malt, alcohol. Harsh on the palate, little thin and bitter.
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