Guinness 200th Anniversary Export Stout
Guinness Ltd.
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- From:
- Guinness Ltd.
- Ireland
- Style:
- Stout - Foreign / Export
Ranked #17 - ABV:
- 6%
- Score:
- 90
Ranked #9,846 - Avg:
- 4.02 | pDev: 8.46%
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- Active
- Rated:
- Mar 10, 2022
- Added:
- Sep 02, 2017
- Wants:
- 10
- Gots:
- 112
SCORE
90
Outstanding
90
Outstanding
Notes:
Guinness history changed forever in 1817. In that year Benjamin Guinness—Arthur’s son—brewed our first beer with a new roasted grain called black patent malt. His stout recipe laid the foundation for how we would brew for the next 200 years.
The same year Benjamin brewed his lovely dark beer, we shipped the first barrels of Guinness to America. To this day, America’s favorite stouts are still brewed at St. James’s Gate. Based on the Guinness brewing logs of 1817, Guinness 200th Anniversary Export Stout seeks to bring to life the same dark ruby red color and complex flavor of Benjamin’s beer from 200 years ago. Rich and full-bodied with notes of caramel, toffee and sweet chocolate. Smooth-drinking with just the right amount of bitterness. Guinness 200th Anniversary Export Stout carries on the legacy of 1817 and looks forward to our next 200 years in America.
The same year Benjamin brewed his lovely dark beer, we shipped the first barrels of Guinness to America. To this day, America’s favorite stouts are still brewed at St. James’s Gate. Based on the Guinness brewing logs of 1817, Guinness 200th Anniversary Export Stout seeks to bring to life the same dark ruby red color and complex flavor of Benjamin’s beer from 200 years ago. Rich and full-bodied with notes of caramel, toffee and sweet chocolate. Smooth-drinking with just the right amount of bitterness. Guinness 200th Anniversary Export Stout carries on the legacy of 1817 and looks forward to our next 200 years in America.
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3.5 by Gemini6 from Michigan on Mar 10, 2022
4 by AndrewFord666 from Illinois on Dec 10, 2021
3.84 by TMoney2591 from Illinois on Dec 01, 2021
3.5 by NickMunford from Wyoming on Jul 18, 2021
4 by kjkinsey from Texas on Mar 11, 2021
5/5 rDev +24.4%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
by JWChamberland from Maine
Delicious
Nov 02, 2020
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
by JWChamberland from Maine
Delicious
Nov 02, 2020
3.47 by swid from Missouri on Oct 20, 2020
4.25 by Velivolus1 from Vermont on Aug 02, 2020
4.05 by TonyStarks2231 from New York on Jul 18, 2020
4.83/5 rDev +20.1%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
by benandemmiboo from Maryland
Is "black patent malt" something like brewer's licorice? I mentioned this beer in a recent review of Kalamazoo Stout (its closest comparison, in terms of taste) as I assumed each had brewer's licorice, and assumed that was what made me love each so.
At any rate, the only Guinness I absolutely love, and one that competes against any beer out there in terms of taste. It is more carbonated than normal Guinness, which I would normally consider a negative, but in this case, just adds to the unique character of this beer. Everytime I am in a liquor store, I pray they have some of this stocked.
Jul 05, 2020
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
by benandemmiboo from Maryland
Is "black patent malt" something like brewer's licorice? I mentioned this beer in a recent review of Kalamazoo Stout (its closest comparison, in terms of taste) as I assumed each had brewer's licorice, and assumed that was what made me love each so.
At any rate, the only Guinness I absolutely love, and one that competes against any beer out there in terms of taste. It is more carbonated than normal Guinness, which I would normally consider a negative, but in this case, just adds to the unique character of this beer. Everytime I am in a liquor store, I pray they have some of this stocked.
Jul 05, 2020
4.43/5 rDev +10.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
by TeachChefs from Pennsylvania
Well worth the try.
Maybe it was my pour, but out of the bottle it seemed to have a thin head.
Much more intense flavors as compared with the usual Guinness.
May 22, 2020
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
by TeachChefs from Pennsylvania
Well worth the try.
Maybe it was my pour, but out of the bottle it seemed to have a thin head.
Much more intense flavors as compared with the usual Guinness.
May 22, 2020
3.21/5 rDev -20.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3
by Specialmick from Connecticut
Look...ink black with a thin brown head
Smell...sour , bitter, choc, malt,
Taste...def don't like as much as the previous two export stouts from Guinness 200th 12 pack...bitter, roast, sour.
Feel....Thin but the usual Guinness thin. Small amount of lacing
Overall... good but nothing spectacular. Not outstanding in my book
May 14, 2020
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3
by Specialmick from Connecticut
Look...ink black with a thin brown head
Smell...sour , bitter, choc, malt,
Taste...def don't like as much as the previous two export stouts from Guinness 200th 12 pack...bitter, roast, sour.
Feel....Thin but the usual Guinness thin. Small amount of lacing
Overall... good but nothing spectacular. Not outstanding in my book
May 14, 2020
4.25/5 rDev +5.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
by GoBearsWalter34 from Illinois
Pours jet black with a thin, mocha head.
Sweet chocolate malt, toffee, vanilla, roasted almond, marshmallows in the nose, I hope it tastes as good as it smells!
Wonderful taste! English malts abound. Bakers chocolate, slight coffee, bitter hop, Carmel and toffee.
Smooth, thin mouthfeel.
Apr 24, 2020
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
by GoBearsWalter34 from Illinois
Pours jet black with a thin, mocha head.
Sweet chocolate malt, toffee, vanilla, roasted almond, marshmallows in the nose, I hope it tastes as good as it smells!
Wonderful taste! English malts abound. Bakers chocolate, slight coffee, bitter hop, Carmel and toffee.
Smooth, thin mouthfeel.
Apr 24, 2020
3.87 by Magery from Kentucky on Apr 01, 2020
4.05/5 rDev +0.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25
by SierraNevallagash from Maine
11.2oz bottle - poured into a nonic pint at 45°F.
Pours a thin black hue, with the faintest highlight of cola brown if you really make an effort to see it. A fairly vigorous pour yields two fingets of creamy dark tan head that recedes fairly quickly, leaving a few long wisps of lacing. Some slow, visible effervescence.
Nose: Right off the bat, this is clearly much fuller and more potent than Guinness Draught or Extra. A ton of signature Black Patent malt semi-sweet chocolate notes and a little bit of roast, but even more prominent is the rich, sweet caramel note. There's a noticeable English yeast dark fruit note that reminds me a bit of barleywine. A kiss of brown sugar, treacle, and a whisper of earthy English hops, and you have a simple, straightforward, pleasant dry Irish stout aroma. Much more character than your everyday Guinness.
Palate: Immediately milk chocolate and caramel lend a percieved sweetness which is then completely obliterated by the gentle roast of the malt, which lends a massively nutty, malty...maltiness. This is chocolate malted milk balls. There's a hint of that classic tinny dry Irish stout thing, and a perceptible hop presence that lends some earthiness, some spiciness, but hardly any bitterness. The finish is clean, minimally roasty with just a slight bitter kiss, malty, nutty, and lingers with chocolate, melted milk, and a hint of English hops.
Mouthfeel/Body: At 6% ABV, the beer isn't heavy, but it has a surprising malty fullness to it when compared to other Guinness offerings. Medium-light in body, moderately effervescence, incredibly crisp, clean, and very minimal sticky sweetness. Fairly dry finish.
Overall: This is really an incredible dry Irish stout, and it's a shame that the everyday Guinness offerings aren't thos fantastic. I find Guinness Draught to be malt flavoured water, and Extra to be malt flavoured water with some more malt. This is entirely different, and even manages to blow the true craft iterations of dry stouts out of the water. This is everything you would expect out of the style, with a fullness of flavour and incredible drinkability. I could keep this stocked full time. Really great.
Mar 26, 2020
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25
by SierraNevallagash from Maine
11.2oz bottle - poured into a nonic pint at 45°F.
Pours a thin black hue, with the faintest highlight of cola brown if you really make an effort to see it. A fairly vigorous pour yields two fingets of creamy dark tan head that recedes fairly quickly, leaving a few long wisps of lacing. Some slow, visible effervescence.
Nose: Right off the bat, this is clearly much fuller and more potent than Guinness Draught or Extra. A ton of signature Black Patent malt semi-sweet chocolate notes and a little bit of roast, but even more prominent is the rich, sweet caramel note. There's a noticeable English yeast dark fruit note that reminds me a bit of barleywine. A kiss of brown sugar, treacle, and a whisper of earthy English hops, and you have a simple, straightforward, pleasant dry Irish stout aroma. Much more character than your everyday Guinness.
Palate: Immediately milk chocolate and caramel lend a percieved sweetness which is then completely obliterated by the gentle roast of the malt, which lends a massively nutty, malty...maltiness. This is chocolate malted milk balls. There's a hint of that classic tinny dry Irish stout thing, and a perceptible hop presence that lends some earthiness, some spiciness, but hardly any bitterness. The finish is clean, minimally roasty with just a slight bitter kiss, malty, nutty, and lingers with chocolate, melted milk, and a hint of English hops.
Mouthfeel/Body: At 6% ABV, the beer isn't heavy, but it has a surprising malty fullness to it when compared to other Guinness offerings. Medium-light in body, moderately effervescence, incredibly crisp, clean, and very minimal sticky sweetness. Fairly dry finish.
Overall: This is really an incredible dry Irish stout, and it's a shame that the everyday Guinness offerings aren't thos fantastic. I find Guinness Draught to be malt flavoured water, and Extra to be malt flavoured water with some more malt. This is entirely different, and even manages to blow the true craft iterations of dry stouts out of the water. This is everything you would expect out of the style, with a fullness of flavour and incredible drinkability. I could keep this stocked full time. Really great.
Mar 26, 2020
4.15 by wisrarebeer from Wisconsin on Mar 24, 2020
4.11/5 rDev +2.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25
by Kenny_Gage2 from Missouri
Poured from an 11.2oz bottle: Pours an Extra Dark Chocolate color, not quite black, but dark. A creamy tan colored 2 finger head that faded away, and left a decent amount of lacing. A first smell and taste detect a hint of coffee, malt a smoky/roasted/ sweet chocolate profile followed by a hint of fruit. The taste is well balanced; Not too alcohol forward; Malty, chocolaty and roasted to create the perfect amount of bitterness. Given it's medium to light mouth feel, Full body flavor, easy drinkability, low abv (compared to other similar offerings) and balanced flavor, it's not a surprise that this brew from Guinness has lasted 200 years. Some things are just timeless and best enjoyed in original form, and this beer is one of them. If you aren't a big fan of Guinness, and Stouts or if you just haven't had the opportunity to give this one a try, I highly recommend you do, you won't regret it.
Mar 22, 2020
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25
by Kenny_Gage2 from Missouri
Poured from an 11.2oz bottle: Pours an Extra Dark Chocolate color, not quite black, but dark. A creamy tan colored 2 finger head that faded away, and left a decent amount of lacing. A first smell and taste detect a hint of coffee, malt a smoky/roasted/ sweet chocolate profile followed by a hint of fruit. The taste is well balanced; Not too alcohol forward; Malty, chocolaty and roasted to create the perfect amount of bitterness. Given it's medium to light mouth feel, Full body flavor, easy drinkability, low abv (compared to other similar offerings) and balanced flavor, it's not a surprise that this brew from Guinness has lasted 200 years. Some things are just timeless and best enjoyed in original form, and this beer is one of them. If you aren't a big fan of Guinness, and Stouts or if you just haven't had the opportunity to give this one a try, I highly recommend you do, you won't regret it.
Mar 22, 2020
3.84/5 rDev -4.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
by MNAle from Minnesota
Solid aroma of dark fruits, molasses, a bit of sweet caramel. The roastedness of the malts is subdued.
Gorgeous Guinness look: deep black body below a tall, thick and creamy head that lasts, leaving behind ample strings of lacing and a rocky, bubbly surface.
Good flavor, and as with the aroma, the dark fruits and sweet molasses is first in line, but the roasted malts are not too far behind. The initial taste is smooth, giving way to mild bitterness in the middle, finish, and aftertaste. Despite starting out a bit sweet, it has dried out a bit by the finish, but even so, the finish is on the sweet side. The fruit, molasses, and moderate sweetness is a good change from the traditional Guinness dryness.
Mouth feel is smooth with a moderate-to-thin body.
Overall, a very good variation on the classic Guinness stouts.
Mar 20, 2020
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
by MNAle from Minnesota
Solid aroma of dark fruits, molasses, a bit of sweet caramel. The roastedness of the malts is subdued.
Gorgeous Guinness look: deep black body below a tall, thick and creamy head that lasts, leaving behind ample strings of lacing and a rocky, bubbly surface.
Good flavor, and as with the aroma, the dark fruits and sweet molasses is first in line, but the roasted malts are not too far behind. The initial taste is smooth, giving way to mild bitterness in the middle, finish, and aftertaste. Despite starting out a bit sweet, it has dried out a bit by the finish, but even so, the finish is on the sweet side. The fruit, molasses, and moderate sweetness is a good change from the traditional Guinness dryness.
Mouth feel is smooth with a moderate-to-thin body.
Overall, a very good variation on the classic Guinness stouts.
Mar 20, 2020
4/5 rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
by Singlefinpin from North Carolina
Drinking this at home out of a bottle poured into a pint glass.
Appears dark brown, with a tan head that lasted throughout the beer.
Smells malty, chocolatey, caramel.
Taste follows the nose.
Mouth feel is medium for the style.
Overall, thank you Guinness for 200 years of great beer.
Mar 19, 2020
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
by Singlefinpin from North Carolina
Drinking this at home out of a bottle poured into a pint glass.
Appears dark brown, with a tan head that lasted throughout the beer.
Smells malty, chocolatey, caramel.
Taste follows the nose.
Mouth feel is medium for the style.
Overall, thank you Guinness for 200 years of great beer.
Mar 19, 2020
4.09 by rsuarez1982 from Texas on Mar 17, 2020
3.87/5 rDev -3.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.75
by hman43 from North Carolina
Look: It pours dark brown with a brown head. Head retention is good.
Smell: There are aromas of roast, chocolate, and caramel. It is somewhat sweet in the nose as well.
Taste: It has flavors of roast, caramel, and chocolate. There is a bit of sweetness to it which gives it a bittersweet impression. There is a touch of vanilla as well.
Feel: It has a medium body and a creamy texture.
Overall, a smooth easy drinking stout with plenty of dark malt flavors.
Feb 22, 2020
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.75
by hman43 from North Carolina
Look: It pours dark brown with a brown head. Head retention is good.
Smell: There are aromas of roast, chocolate, and caramel. It is somewhat sweet in the nose as well.
Taste: It has flavors of roast, caramel, and chocolate. There is a bit of sweetness to it which gives it a bittersweet impression. There is a touch of vanilla as well.
Feel: It has a medium body and a creamy texture.
Overall, a smooth easy drinking stout with plenty of dark malt flavors.
Feb 22, 2020
3.88/5 rDev -3.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
by Trailboss76 from Virginia
Pours a fairly dark, cola-like color with a fabulous tan, frothy head. Gives off a little coffee, maybe a bit of chocolate, another somewhat sweet-ish facet sort of caramel-ish... kind of reminds me of a Rolo. Do you remember those?? While the flavor profile is pleasant enough, it's a decided drop off from the look and smell of the beer. I suppose it's stout-like enough, but I do find it a little tinny overall and it thins out at the finish. That said, it's a nice offering overall.
Feb 13, 2020
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
by Trailboss76 from Virginia
Pours a fairly dark, cola-like color with a fabulous tan, frothy head. Gives off a little coffee, maybe a bit of chocolate, another somewhat sweet-ish facet sort of caramel-ish... kind of reminds me of a Rolo. Do you remember those?? While the flavor profile is pleasant enough, it's a decided drop off from the look and smell of the beer. I suppose it's stout-like enough, but I do find it a little tinny overall and it thins out at the finish. That said, it's a nice offering overall.
Feb 13, 2020
3.63/5 rDev -9.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
by stevoj from Idaho
12 oz bottle from Total Wine Uptown. Pours out near black, foamy beige head subsides. Aroma is light, sweet roast. Taste adds chocolate, cola notes. Not as stunning as their regular foreign release, but a sweeter take on their normal brew.
Feb 04, 2020
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
by stevoj from Idaho
12 oz bottle from Total Wine Uptown. Pours out near black, foamy beige head subsides. Aroma is light, sweet roast. Taste adds chocolate, cola notes. Not as stunning as their regular foreign release, but a sweeter take on their normal brew.
Feb 04, 2020
4.07 by mountaincoffee from Kansas on Jan 30, 2020
3.86/5 rDev -4%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4
by defunksta from North Dakota
Appearance: Pours a dark, nearly jet black color with nearly no head, but it appears light tan. SRM of 23-24. (3.25)
Aroma: Strong aromas. Dark patent malt, cream, and smoke.. Some oatmeal and lactose cream reminds me of an Oatmeal Stout (Stockyard). But there's a strong smokey note. Some bitter cream on the end. As the beer warms some dark toffee with traces of cocoa/caramel can be extracted. (3.75)
Flavor: Flavor follows the nose with dark patent malt mostly. Then some smokiness, tar, rubber, and smokey tobacco rolling paper. Some smokey and lactose bitterness finishes it off. (3.50)
Feel: Medium-bodied. Low-carbonation. Flat and watery. Like skim milk. Some lactose/smokey astringency on the palate. (3.00)
Compared to Guinness Extra Stout 4/17/20: Pours a similar color, but with a darker tan head. Stronger aromas. More patent malt, tobacco, tobacco, and roast. Less smooth chocolate. A more bitter finish, but a similar body.
Overall: Maybe I should give this beer a higher rating. The dark patent malt is generic and in the right setting can be quite nice. I think if you go into this beer expecting chocolate and coffee sweet stout flavors, you will be dissapointed. However, the subtle patent malts and smokiness can be quite pleasant. It could work on the body though, b/c it is completely flat and for Guinness that is unusual. It reminds me of Trader Joe's Black Toad, but more astringent and dry. (Final Rating: 3.60, but I don't know if it describes this accurately.)
Jan 18, 2020
look: 3.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4
by defunksta from North Dakota
Appearance: Pours a dark, nearly jet black color with nearly no head, but it appears light tan. SRM of 23-24. (3.25)
Aroma: Strong aromas. Dark patent malt, cream, and smoke.. Some oatmeal and lactose cream reminds me of an Oatmeal Stout (Stockyard). But there's a strong smokey note. Some bitter cream on the end. As the beer warms some dark toffee with traces of cocoa/caramel can be extracted. (3.75)
Flavor: Flavor follows the nose with dark patent malt mostly. Then some smokiness, tar, rubber, and smokey tobacco rolling paper. Some smokey and lactose bitterness finishes it off. (3.50)
Feel: Medium-bodied. Low-carbonation. Flat and watery. Like skim milk. Some lactose/smokey astringency on the palate. (3.00)
Compared to Guinness Extra Stout 4/17/20: Pours a similar color, but with a darker tan head. Stronger aromas. More patent malt, tobacco, tobacco, and roast. Less smooth chocolate. A more bitter finish, but a similar body.
Overall: Maybe I should give this beer a higher rating. The dark patent malt is generic and in the right setting can be quite nice. I think if you go into this beer expecting chocolate and coffee sweet stout flavors, you will be dissapointed. However, the subtle patent malts and smokiness can be quite pleasant. It could work on the body though, b/c it is completely flat and for Guinness that is unusual. It reminds me of Trader Joe's Black Toad, but more astringent and dry. (Final Rating: 3.60, but I don't know if it describes this accurately.)
Jan 18, 2020
4.75/5 rDev +18.2%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
by Maltyhead from Massachusetts
All I can say is WOW. This is a great beer. It’s difficult to find anything wrong with it. Extremely smooth from start to finish. One of my favorite beers.
Dec 15, 2019
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
by Maltyhead from Massachusetts
All I can say is WOW. This is a great beer. It’s difficult to find anything wrong with it. Extremely smooth from start to finish. One of my favorite beers.
Dec 15, 2019
3.99 by craigbelly from Iowa on Dec 08, 2019
5/5 rDev +24.4%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
by Tantonys from Maine
A really, really good beer!
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Nov 28, 2019
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
by Tantonys from Maine
A really, really good beer!
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Nov 28, 2019
4.06 by Chuckdiesel24 from Illinois on Nov 27, 2019
3.73/5 rDev -7.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
by johnnnniee from New Hampshire
Bottle from tfontana, thanks for the opportunity!
Solid dark brown in color with a good sized long lasting beige head that persists and laces the glass all the way down. Earthy roast light caramel and faint cocoa with some light pitted fruit. Pretty nice beer, easy to quaff but flavorful.
Nov 23, 2019
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
by johnnnniee from New Hampshire
Bottle from tfontana, thanks for the opportunity!
Solid dark brown in color with a good sized long lasting beige head that persists and laces the glass all the way down. Earthy roast light caramel and faint cocoa with some light pitted fruit. Pretty nice beer, easy to quaff but flavorful.
Nov 23, 2019
3.84/5 rDev -4.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
by patre_tim from Thailand
Pitch black with an amber tinge and a finger of fluffy beige head.
Smells of chocolate, malt, and black licorice.
Tastes follows the nose.
Medium, fluffy body with light and foamy carbonation.
I got this in Sacramento and am drinking it in Redding, Nov 15th, 2019.
Nov 16, 2019
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
by patre_tim from Thailand
Pitch black with an amber tinge and a finger of fluffy beige head.
Smells of chocolate, malt, and black licorice.
Tastes follows the nose.
Medium, fluffy body with light and foamy carbonation.
I got this in Sacramento and am drinking it in Redding, Nov 15th, 2019.
Nov 16, 2019
4.72 by Grunkle-Stan on Nov 12, 2019
4.29/5 rDev +6.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
by mngermanshepherd from Minnesota
I write this review with the disclaimer I normally don't like Guinness, but I needed some to make Irish stew.
Pulled this out of a sampler pack, and it poured nice and dark with a thick, frothy head that lasted! Reminds me of an oatmeal stout. Taste is light coffee, cocoa and hits the nail on the head for a stout. This is amazing.
Nov 06, 2019
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
by mngermanshepherd from Minnesota
I write this review with the disclaimer I normally don't like Guinness, but I needed some to make Irish stew.
Pulled this out of a sampler pack, and it poured nice and dark with a thick, frothy head that lasted! Reminds me of an oatmeal stout. Taste is light coffee, cocoa and hits the nail on the head for a stout. This is amazing.
Nov 06, 2019
3.5 by briandgilbert from Illinois on Nov 01, 2019
4.26 by Cashbail from New Hampshire on Oct 31, 2019
4/5 rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
by Tsar_Riga from Indiana
A - Opaque body, light tan short head, fades quickly to a wisp of a cap. Small bubble lacing, minimal but present.
S - Pungent toasted malts, heavy coffee and darkly toasted bread, and just a hint of alcohol trails off.
T - Dark brown bread, a touch of bittersweet chocolate, coffee, dark fruits, and a touch of char in the finish, balanced against a subtle caramel sweetness.
M - Moderate weight, and a clean close. Solid carbonation.
O - An exceptional example of what Guinness can be. Bright and drinkable, with all the flavors you look for in a stout.
Oct 20, 2019
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
by Tsar_Riga from Indiana
A - Opaque body, light tan short head, fades quickly to a wisp of a cap. Small bubble lacing, minimal but present.
S - Pungent toasted malts, heavy coffee and darkly toasted bread, and just a hint of alcohol trails off.
T - Dark brown bread, a touch of bittersweet chocolate, coffee, dark fruits, and a touch of char in the finish, balanced against a subtle caramel sweetness.
M - Moderate weight, and a clean close. Solid carbonation.
O - An exceptional example of what Guinness can be. Bright and drinkable, with all the flavors you look for in a stout.
Oct 20, 2019
4.13 by papaglide from New York on Oct 19, 2019
4.29 by antihero404 from California on Oct 19, 2019
5/5 rDev +24.4%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
by bohuggabee from Colorado
My personal favorite beer. Wish my liquor store had more.
Sep 21, 2019
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
by bohuggabee from Colorado
My personal favorite beer. Wish my liquor store had more.
Sep 21, 2019
3.77/5 rDev -6.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
by EMV from Pennsylvania
Poured from a 12 oz bottle into a Dogfish Head tulip
L: Dark, dark brown pour... nearly black with thick creamy white head. Great retention and lacing.
S: Rich and sweet. Milk chocolate, coffee, and molasses.
T.F: Just like it smells. Sweet and roasty up front. Dark cocoa, French roast, caramel, and candy. Roast bitterness and light hopping at the finish clean everything up. Medium bodied.
O: A very nice stout. Sweet/bitter mix and super easy drinking.
Sep 15, 2019
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
by EMV from Pennsylvania
Poured from a 12 oz bottle into a Dogfish Head tulip
L: Dark, dark brown pour... nearly black with thick creamy white head. Great retention and lacing.
S: Rich and sweet. Milk chocolate, coffee, and molasses.
T.F: Just like it smells. Sweet and roasty up front. Dark cocoa, French roast, caramel, and candy. Roast bitterness and light hopping at the finish clean everything up. Medium bodied.
O: A very nice stout. Sweet/bitter mix and super easy drinking.
Sep 15, 2019
Guinness 200th Anniversary Export Stout from Guinness Ltd.
Beer rating:
90 out of
100 with
496 ratings