White Russians

[renfield]

Supposedly the Guinness that's sold to us poor dumb Americans is a far cry from the real thing. Not sure just how true that is though.

There are 5 or 6 different versions of Guinness produced for different markets. They’re not very different from one another.

The big thing is finding a bar that keeps their lines clean and pours it properly and at the right temperature (50-55F, cellar temperature). I used to know the local Guinness rep and he would drop in on bars here and make sure they were doing things right. It makes a real difference.

 

[warren]

Guiness has, for hundreds of years, shipped the basic ingredients all over the world for hundreds of years. The ingredients varied as necessary so that the product was agreeable to the local waters added before bottling. Ergo, there are some taste differences around the world.

The idea that Guiness would sell Americans, particularly Irish-Americans, anything other than the best they can produce is ludicrous. Absolutely and totally ludicrous. Why repeat such a statement? If it were true would Guiness have the market share they do in the US, nearly two percent of a vast market inundated with beer brands.

Sorry about the screed. But, Guiness is a brand near and dear to my heart. This is true even though an English gentleman, few as they are, invented the stuff.

 

[brian64]

There are 5 or 6 different versions of Guinness produced for different markets. They’re not very different from one another.

The big thing is finding a bar that keeps their lines clean and pours it properly and at the right temperature (50-55F, cellar temperature). I used to know the local Guinness rep and he would drop in on bars here and make sure they were doing things right. It makes a real difference.

What about the bottled version sold in stores? Would you say it's essentially the same as what you'd get in an Irish pub?

 

[brian64]

If it were true would Guiness have the market share they do in the US, nearly two percent of a vast market inundated with beer brands.

What are you kidding? The big selling American beer brands are crap. Most Americans will drink anything and like it.

 

[dcrguns]

I had a Caucasian tonight just because I could. Also had some McConnell Scottish Flake in a H Pipes Billiard, because I could. Dudish enough!

 

[warren]

Most Americans will drink anything and like it.

I'm not sure that's true. Most all the beer drinkers I know have their favorite swill and stick to it as it pleases them Just like most pipe smokers finally settle on a few blends they enjoy. But, there are the beer snobs and blend snobs who happily denigrate anyone who opts for something they, the snob, thinks little of. I won't belittle other people's choices in food, drink or blend. It's simply a matter of choice, personal choice and, really, none of my concern.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Most Americans will drink anything and like it.

The only beer I'll drink.

 

[telescopes]

Beer of choice - Low Brow all the way…

Dos Equis, Lager

Coors Light

Guinness, with a shot of Irish Whiskey and Irish Cream

 

[karam]

Ah beers. Have drunk boatloads of Guinness over the years. Other favourites are Tetley's, any strong London Porter, Belgian Framboise beers, Kwak, and sweet German wheat beers.

 

[PA Piper Mike]

The only beer I'll drink.

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America's Oldest Brewery....I love me some Lager. Those of you not on the East coast...walk into pretty much any bar around here and order a "lager" and this is what they pour you.

Also love Guinness, but I can only drink 1-2 of them before I start feeling full.

 

[canucklehead]

I think you're supposed to call them Belarusians now.

 

[CoffeeAndBourbon]

What's your tonic of choice?

Mine is Schweppes.

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[simong]

Guiness

Guiness Guiness
, Guiness

It’s spelt Guinness old boy!

 

[Laurent]

Mmmm that does sound good