Guinness Mid-Strength

Brewed by St. James’s Gate (Diageo)
Style: Dry Stout
Dublin, Ireland

Serve in English pint

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UPDATED: JUN 13, 2007 At 2.8 per cent proof, the mid-strength product is lower in alcohol than Guinness Light was (3.6 per cent). The crucial difference is that mid-strength Guinness is designed to look and taste as close as possible to the regular 4.2 per cent brew. Pours identical to regular Guinness, aroma a little lighter. Has a lighter taste than regular Guinness however is certainly very good. I would not choose it over regular Guinness however it may appeal to people who are driving or cutting back on alcohol but still want to enjoy a pint of Guinness. Nice enough.

[2194-20090523] Tap. Mild roast grains aroma. Black body with a thick very long-lasting creamy mocha head and some lacing. More coffee up front in the flavour with bitter roasted grains and nice toast notes. Medium-full body is a tad watery. Nice, a little more bitter than the regular.
(@ St. James’ Gate; Dublin, Ireland)

In can, thanks Craig. A black beer with a thick and creamy light tan head. An aroma of chocolate and roasty malt. Similar flavours of chocolate and roasted barley with lingering caramel also. Very easy to drink. Thin compared to the regular version with a creamy mouth-feel.

2009-05-23. Ruby tinged black body, creamy tan head and lace. (4+) Dry roasty aroma like a bowl of roast barley and coffee beans. Muted touches of mocha. (6+) Flavour is similar to Guinness, seems a touch more dilute overall, but almost a touch more dry roast to it at times. Less mocha than the regular? (6+) Smooth average palate. About what you would expect a light version of Guinness to taste like. Okay. On tap at Guinness Storehouse, Dublin

Can at home ... deep red black ... thick cream light tan head ... metalic roast malt nose ... creamy body ... soft mellow malts ... light roast ... low bitterness .. light fruityness ... little thin but not as much as i expected ... soft toffee roast ... hint of chocolate ... again think metalic hint ... its ok.

UPDATED: JUN 25, 2010 Black body with big, lasting white head. Smooth but not as full-bodied as regular Guinness. Was actually comparatively watery and thin. Aroma of roasted malts. Tasted very bitter. There was also a heavy coffee taste with caramel and chocolate notes. Finish was bitter. Average.

Can at home, thanks cgarvieuk! Deep brown/black pour, thick creamy nitro head. Nice nose of dark chocolate, hint of vanilla, big roast. Thin front, hints of dark chocolate, some coffee, some roast. Nice mouthfeel, nice roast dark chocolate linger, it’s just a bit thin at this ABV.

Draught at Guinness Storehouse. Dark almost black coloured beer with a medium creamy head. Roasted malty sweet aroma. Medium roasted palate. Finish is malty roasted, begins light but ends very bitter, with strong roasted bitter touches. Some stronger touches and at the same time less strong than the regular Guinness.

On nitro at the Guiness Store House. Opaque black with creamy nitro head. Aroma is sweeter roast, fruit nuttiness, a little milky. Flavor is sweet roast, a little bit more watery, coffee, tobacco and ashy Guiness flavor. Watery, light body. Not as good as actual guiness, but fresh and nice.

Nice sub for the real thing on a day with a long drive where I was not ready for much beer. A bit thinner and lighter but very good for 2.85% ---Rated via Beer Buddy for iPhone