That’s why I can drink it. The carbonation in beer fucks with my sinuses. Probably blew them out with a beer bong or something.
Guinness Draft
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Question where is Guinness brewed in the southern Hemisphere?
Years ago Guinness was brewed at Park Royal in London for the UK market IMHO not as good as Dublin Guinness. Dublin Guinness could be had at proper Irish pubs across London. Now all Guinness drunk on tap and in cans in the UK is brewed at the James Gate brewery Dublin after Park Royal shut.
All Guinness in Europe is also brewed there. In the North of Tenerife fifty miles off the coast of Africa I frequent an Irish folk club the Guinness barrels have Dublin James Gate brewery stamped on them.So they ship it direct from Dublin to Santa Cruz so it must also be shipped to Africa and South America. Although there is a large Guinness brewery in Nigeria.I believe all Guinness in North America is brewed in Canada. But Iam sure in New York, and Boston, Dublin brewed Guinness can be found.
The canned version (with widget) comes from Ireland. We can still get the bottled stuff, which is sent as a powder and brewed here in NZ. I’m pretty sure the draught you get on tap is brewed here to. In fact a lot of foreign beers are brewed domestically, and it is sometimes possible to purchase both the imported (well exported I guess) version and the nz finished one to compare. The results vary.
When there was a big earthquake in NZ a decade back it interrupted the local brewing of Guinness and a few other European beers.
When there was a big earthquake in NZ a decade back it interrupted the local brewing of Guinness and a few other European beers.
That does look like a good pint. Cannot wait to get one at a pub again. It’s the 26th April up here before we can.
There are a lot of very good stouts across the UK. I suppose Guinness is just the more recognised brand. Partial to a Porter as well.
UK has wonderful ales. And the pubs with beer engine. I could die there. Was in London couple of decades ago. Went to a pub and another one and another. Just amazing experience.
Definitely been a big resurgence of smaller craft breweries, but also craft brewing pubs.
We have a great wee place nearby where you can watch them brew in tiny vats whilst you have a pint of their beer.
The proper British (with each country within its variations) are a cracking thing. A lot of horrible chain ones but they can be easily avoided.
The reason Guinness is so good with tobacco is because it’s a gutless, flavorless beer. True, it has a substantial malt backbone, but it’s missing a tremendous amount of hops needed for balance. Fair play as that fits the guidelines of the style, a BJCP acknowledgement about which they had zero concern at the outset. However, I truly think the reason it pairs well with so many tobaccos is because it embodies a profound nothingness.
Let me take a guess. You are a hophead and love American microbrew, specially IPA.
I hadn't heard the label "hophead" before.
I like a variety of beer types just like some of the members here have several varieties of tobaccos.
When I was in my late 20's and had just been hired for a new job, I was introduced to the CEO at a bar in New Jersey. He had just ordered a beer. It looked like used diesel motor oil. I asked him what kind of beer it was and he said Guinness Stout. I had only drank American brands before. He offered to order one for me and I curiously accepted the offer. My beer preference suddenly changed. Thank you Mr. McMurtry.
I like a variety of beer types just like some of the members here have several varieties of tobaccos.
When I was in my late 20's and had just been hired for a new job, I was introduced to the CEO at a bar in New Jersey. He had just ordered a beer. It looked like used diesel motor oil. I asked him what kind of beer it was and he said Guinness Stout. I had only drank American brands before. He offered to order one for me and I curiously accepted the offer. My beer preference suddenly changed. Thank you Mr. McMurtry.
I have been to a Rum trade festival inside Earls court in January they turn the heating up to create the caribbean vibe. One price entry and the Rum is free. Its only when you step outside into -4 that you realise that you are fucked.
Have you ever tried the Extra Stout? It's very different than the draft, more alcohol, more hops and is the original recipe that's been brewed since the mid 1800's.
Guinness (draft or Extra Stout) is one of a couple of OG beers (the other being Pilsner Urquell) that just don’t need justification, so no need for me to make the case that so many millions have since 1759. Sure, it may not appeal to everyone, but to suggest there’s something so profoundly amiss with Guinness as to be “gutless” is just fucking absurd.
I’m not saying it needs justification, I’m just saying it doesn’t offer a lot except a malt note and, therefore, pairs well with almost anything. Nothing is amiss, like I said, it nails what it’s supposed to be. It’s just that what it is isn’t much more than simplicity. I’m not even saying I don’t like it. I’m sure I’ve had untold gallons of it throughout the years, and it does what it does well, it’s just gutless.
Nope. I love all beer. Only a handful I don’t particularly care for. I thoroughly enjoy stouts, particularly imperials and Russian imperials. Porters, barley wines, ESB’s, lagers, ambers, IPA’s, etc. I like them all. Just don’t think Guinness has a lot going for it. It’s not a bad beer, I just think it’s relatively plain.
On forums and conversations it helps to write or say "to me it's.....". Otherwise it's like saying chocolate ice cream doesn't take good so eat only vanilla.
Guinness has different tastes in different places in the world. This is intentional on the part of Guinness speaking to the good stuff. The black stuff on tap.
I can't really speak to the canned and bottled stuff. I'm guessing some might consider it bland as it's pretty much "one size fits all" stuff. But, I drink it almost exclusively when wanting a beer no matter what part of the globe i'm on.
I can't really speak to the canned and bottled stuff. I'm guessing some might consider it bland as it's pretty much "one size fits all" stuff. But, I drink it almost exclusively when wanting a beer no matter what part of the globe i'm on.