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Guinness Extra Stout (Original)
Guinness Ltd.
- From:
- Guinness Ltd.
- Ireland
- Style:
- Irish Dry Stout
Ranked #69 - ABV:
- 5.6%
- Score:
- 85
Ranked #21,852 - Avg:
- 3.75 | pDev: 14.93%
- Reviews:
- 1,561
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Wednesday at 08:32 AM
- Added:
- Nov 12, 2000
- Wants:
- 140
- Gots:
- 1,412
Aroma: Medium and balanced. A roast character with subtle fermentation fruitiness
Flavor: A perfect rounded flavor of bitter and sweet
Palate: Smooth with a slight bite leading to a dry finish
Appearance: Distinctively black full bodied liquid with a rich creamy head
This is the USA/Canada version of Guinness Original Extra Stout
Flavor: A perfect rounded flavor of bitter and sweet
Palate: Smooth with a slight bite leading to a dry finish
Appearance: Distinctively black full bodied liquid with a rich creamy head
This is the USA/Canada version of Guinness Original Extra Stout
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Ratings by doktorhops:
Reviewed by doktorhops from Australia
3.34/5 rDev -10.9%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 3
3.34/5 rDev -10.9%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 3
Had this once many moons ago... I remember the ABV being 6.9% and now it's 6 even, and brewed by the boys at Fosters (boo/hiss) under licence... here's hoping it doesn't taste like anything else they brew! Also wasn't sure which version to review this under (Australia or Original), as it's technically brewed in Australia (under licence) however many of my countrymen have reviewed it under the "Original" entry. I did both.
Poured from a 750ml "tallie" into a tulip Guinness pint (obviously not the whole tallie).
A: Appearance? Who doesn't know what a pint of Guinness looks like - jet black (technically deep ruby) body with a bone white head that sits thickly atop... actually, the head is different to the classic "draught" pint in that it sinks back down to a thin lacing like a standard (non-nitrous) brew.
S: It smells like the draught except a bit more pronounced; roasted chicory, malt grains and hint of caramel.
T: The chicory is quite up front and personal with this brew. There's a bitter note like burnt coffee and the caramel malts line the rest of the palate. Another thing that stands out is a smokiness that you would normally expect from a smoke beer. This is Guinness, but it misses the more refined flavours of it's draught cousin.
M: A flavour-heavy stout that is also quite watery. The carbonation reminds me why the nitrous primed draught is so much better; there's no smoothness here.
D: Overall an interesting in some ways (flavour, aroma) but lackluster in others (mouthfeel, lack of balance) vacation from Guinness draught that once again proves to me that they don't make it like they do in Ireland. It's worth a try and is still not bad, but the watery body is a major disappointment for me - with these flavours I would expect the viscosity of an engine oil.
Food match: For compatriots; Vegemite on toast. Everyone else; spit roasted pork or beef casserole with potatoes and gravy.
Jun 20, 2011Poured from a 750ml "tallie" into a tulip Guinness pint (obviously not the whole tallie).
A: Appearance? Who doesn't know what a pint of Guinness looks like - jet black (technically deep ruby) body with a bone white head that sits thickly atop... actually, the head is different to the classic "draught" pint in that it sinks back down to a thin lacing like a standard (non-nitrous) brew.
S: It smells like the draught except a bit more pronounced; roasted chicory, malt grains and hint of caramel.
T: The chicory is quite up front and personal with this brew. There's a bitter note like burnt coffee and the caramel malts line the rest of the palate. Another thing that stands out is a smokiness that you would normally expect from a smoke beer. This is Guinness, but it misses the more refined flavours of it's draught cousin.
M: A flavour-heavy stout that is also quite watery. The carbonation reminds me why the nitrous primed draught is so much better; there's no smoothness here.
D: Overall an interesting in some ways (flavour, aroma) but lackluster in others (mouthfeel, lack of balance) vacation from Guinness draught that once again proves to me that they don't make it like they do in Ireland. It's worth a try and is still not bad, but the watery body is a major disappointment for me - with these flavours I would expect the viscosity of an engine oil.
Food match: For compatriots; Vegemite on toast. Everyone else; spit roasted pork or beef casserole with potatoes and gravy.
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by Orca from Washington
3.97/5 rDev +5.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
3.97/5 rDev +5.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
19.2oz can (code L3345GE005 23:39 on bottom, code W3EK25A on side, brewed in Ireland) into an English pint glass. Pours a uniform brownish black with a big, loose, sudsy tannish-white head that settles to a nice seafoam cap on the beer, some patchy lace around the sides of the glass.
Aroma is roasty and a bit minerally, subtle, delicate, clean. Not picking up notes of much anything, but what’s there suggests dark roasted malt and water.
Taste is likewise clean and malty, a blend of bitter and sweet. The quality of the water is on full display here—beers often mask or hide the taste of the water behind massive malt and hops, but here it’s used as an ingredient just as important as the others.
Mouthfeel is also not watery but also not thick, heavy, or chewy. In a word, this beer is drinkable. One could easily put away several pints without thinking much about it or even necessarily tasting the beer all that much. Nice dry finish leaves you constantly craving another sip.
Overall, it’s safe to say there’s a reason Guinness is as popular as it is. This is an enjoyable, unassuming, straightforward beer that is clearly made quite well. My socks are not knocked off, my head is not blown. I can simply enjoy this classic stout for what it is.
Mar 19, 2024Aroma is roasty and a bit minerally, subtle, delicate, clean. Not picking up notes of much anything, but what’s there suggests dark roasted malt and water.
Taste is likewise clean and malty, a blend of bitter and sweet. The quality of the water is on full display here—beers often mask or hide the taste of the water behind massive malt and hops, but here it’s used as an ingredient just as important as the others.
Mouthfeel is also not watery but also not thick, heavy, or chewy. In a word, this beer is drinkable. One could easily put away several pints without thinking much about it or even necessarily tasting the beer all that much. Nice dry finish leaves you constantly craving another sip.
Overall, it’s safe to say there’s a reason Guinness is as popular as it is. This is an enjoyable, unassuming, straightforward beer that is clearly made quite well. My socks are not knocked off, my head is not blown. I can simply enjoy this classic stout for what it is.
Reviewed by Whyteboar from Michigan
4.02/5 rDev +7.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.02/5 rDev +7.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Better than I expected, this is a good take on the style and considering the ABV, punching above its weight. The taste is solid, the feel is great and the appearance beautiful. Nice beer.
Mar 18, 2024Rated by Murph1028
5/5 rDev +33.3%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
5/5 rDev +33.3%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
It's my favorite. It's a perfect bitter stout
Mar 17, 2024Reviewed by LeinenkugelDrinker from Nevada
4.38/5 rDev +16.8%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
4.38/5 rDev +16.8%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5
Look: Pure black with a luscious light-brown head.
Smell: Excellent. Sweet and roasted.
Taste: A strong bitterness with coffee undertones subsides to a sweet, fruit-filled finish.
Feel: Superb. Light and medium-bodied.
Overall: Great beer, especially for today (St. Patrick's Day)
Mar 17, 2024Smell: Excellent. Sweet and roasted.
Taste: A strong bitterness with coffee undertones subsides to a sweet, fruit-filled finish.
Feel: Superb. Light and medium-bodied.
Overall: Great beer, especially for today (St. Patrick's Day)
Reviewed by BuxMontBeerLover from Pennsylvania
3.75/5 rDev 0%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.75/5 rDev 0%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Enjoyed on tap at T.J. Smith's in Warrington, PA. Served in a Guinness pint glass.
Came to the table with a downward cascading massive beige head. Deep, dark, almost black color. Totally opaque. The dense head subsided but still lasted until the very last sip.
Not much on the nose except some roasted malts.
A tasty stout. Slightly bitter, acidic taste with flavors of deep roasted malts and chocolate. The ABV isn't noticeable.
Thin consistancy, moderate carbonation.
I've had a Guinness stout many times but never rated. I'm a huge stout fan and Guinness isn't a beer I usually purchase just due to the fact I like a more full-bodied, creamier stout. However, I was pleasantly surprised that I really enjoyed this after a long absence. Very easy drinking, not too filling and a nice brew to celebrate St. Patty's Day eve with...cheers!
Mar 16, 2024Came to the table with a downward cascading massive beige head. Deep, dark, almost black color. Totally opaque. The dense head subsided but still lasted until the very last sip.
Not much on the nose except some roasted malts.
A tasty stout. Slightly bitter, acidic taste with flavors of deep roasted malts and chocolate. The ABV isn't noticeable.
Thin consistancy, moderate carbonation.
I've had a Guinness stout many times but never rated. I'm a huge stout fan and Guinness isn't a beer I usually purchase just due to the fact I like a more full-bodied, creamier stout. However, I was pleasantly surprised that I really enjoyed this after a long absence. Very easy drinking, not too filling and a nice brew to celebrate St. Patty's Day eve with...cheers!
Reviewed by turfy from Texas
3.9/5 rDev +4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.9/5 rDev +4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Black body with a healthy light tan, 1 finger head. My nose picks up roasted malt, bread, and some nuttiness. Taste is of roasted malt and hop bitterness. Very nice mouthfeel…smooth, creamy, deep body and fine carbonation. A perfect example of the style.
Mar 03, 2024Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois
4.46/5 rDev +18.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
4.46/5 rDev +18.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
Unknown date on the bottle (I don't know their code); drank 1/14/24 @ Roadrunner Lodge.
Dark brown appearance.
A rough pour yielded a huge tan head; frothy lacing remained.
Cream, oats & mild chocolate notes in the nose.
Creamy medium mouthfeel.
Cream, oats & mild chocolate flavors; mild dark fruit notes emerged as this warmed.
Easy to drink but quite flavorful. A classic for a reason.
Jan 22, 2024Dark brown appearance.
A rough pour yielded a huge tan head; frothy lacing remained.
Cream, oats & mild chocolate notes in the nose.
Creamy medium mouthfeel.
Cream, oats & mild chocolate flavors; mild dark fruit notes emerged as this warmed.
Easy to drink but quite flavorful. A classic for a reason.
Guinness Extra Stout (Original) from Guinness Ltd.
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