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Guinness and Co Guinness

Irish Dry Stout brewed by
Guinness and Co

Brewed in:
Dublin, , Ireland

Alcohol %:
4.20%

Serve in:
Unknown

Availability:
Bottled: Yes (Unknown ml)
Draught (On Tap): Yes
Canned: No
Availability: All Year

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Reviews	Weighted Score	Avg Score	High Score	Low Score
5	8.35	8.64	10.00	7.00

Overall Score: 7.60
	Reviewer:	Nathan	Reviewed:	11/02/08
	Serving Type: Bottle
	Rattle, rattle, rattle - you have got to love the widget in the canned version of this very famous beer. This is definately a love it or hate it beer, I am yet to meet someone sitting on the fence with Guinness. Me - I'm a lover from the rich thick creamy head to the pitch black appearance of it. When you pour Guinness, which you must do very slowly you'll see the spoils of the widget resulting in a very rich foamy looking beer. As it settles out it forms an incredibly thick head which laces right down to the last drop. You can't see a thing through the beer due to its intense darkness and is very appealing to the eye if you enjoy a dark beer. The aroma isn't all that strong and the canned version has a slight tinny/copper kick to it. This must be due to the storage in the can, as I've never detected it in the kegged/tapped version. Other than this tinny smell there are some slight burnt woody smells escaping also. Flavour wise is a very unique flavour and can be difficult to describe. Initially your presented with a thick creamy head which reminds you of a well mixed thickshake/milkshake after which the burnt dry black malt flavours hit your mouth. This is definately a bitter flavour and Guiness leaves a dry bitter aftertaste - so be warned. I have noticed recently that Guinness tastes more watery than usual - I'm not sure if this as a result of a change in recipe or not. But it definately doesn't taste the same as what I remember it tasting last time I drank it. Overall a great performer, and a beer I'll drink again and again. Keep your eye out for Kilkenny which isn't quite as bitter and also an excellent beer. Guinness is best drunk with a traditional (or Australian adapted) Irish Meal - for example this stew: http://www.lifestylefood.com.au/recipes/recipe.asp?id=1744
Scores:
	Aroma:		3 out of 5
	Appearance & Appeal:		4.5 out of 5
	Flavour & Taste:		7.5 out of 10
	Experience & Drinkability:		4 out of 5

Overall Score: 8.60
	Reviewer:	Mick777	Reviewed:	02/01/08
	Serving Type: Draught (On Tap)
	What can you say about Guiness, it's an institution. When poured right, this is one of the most appetising-looking beers around. Gorgeous thick creamy head, lovely coffeeish aroma, beautiful near-black body. Haven't yet had the privelege of visiting the motherland and experiencing 'the real deal' unfortunately, but it's very high on the 'to do' list.
Scores:
	Aroma:		4.5 out of 5
	Appearance & Appeal:		5 out of 5
	Flavour & Taste:		8 out of 10
	Experience & Drinkability:		4 out of 5

Overall Score: 10.00
	Reviewer:	feathers	Reviewed:	16/10/07
	Serving Type: Bottle
	This is the absolute king of all beers. Serve very chilled it has a flavour and feel that can make all the days troubles slip away. It does vary in quality from country to country ,probably due to the local water but if you ever have the opportunity to enjoy this fine beer in Ireland as I have then you would know what I mean. P S The canned version with the widget servec very cold and smoothly poured comes close to the Ireland experience.
Scores:
	Aroma:		5 out of 5
	Appearance & Appeal:		5 out of 5
	Flavour & Taste:		10 out of 10
	Experience & Drinkability:		5 out of 5

Overall Score: 7.00
	Reviewer:	ssar	Reviewed:	18/03/07
	Serving Type: Bottle
	The classic Guiness is pretty much a solid world-renowned beer that is always an option for the odd special occasion or St. Patrick’s day of course. A bit over-rated for mine, as it is a little bland in some aspects. Good when very cold, though I heard a rumour years ago that in some part(s) of Ireland they stick a hot fire poker into the centre of a fresh pint of Guiness for a second to sear it – we tried this ourselves and I must say it did add a weird nice effect! Marketed well in a large can with widget. Will drink some every now and then.
Scores:
	Aroma:		3 out of 5
	Appearance & Appeal:		4 out of 5
	Flavour & Taste:		6 out of 10
	Experience & Drinkability:		4 out of 5