Guinness Extra Stout (Original)
Guinness Ltd.

Guinness Extra Stout (Original)Guinness Extra Stout (Original)
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From:
Guinness Ltd.
 
Ireland
Style:
Irish Dry Stout
Ranked #66
ABV:
5.6%
Score:
85
Ranked #21,884
Avg:
3.75 | pDev: 14.93%
Reviews:
1,561
Ratings:
4,837
Status:
Active
Rated:
Yesterday at 03:40 PM
Added:
Nov 12, 2000
Wants:
  140
Gots:
  1,411
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
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Ratings by ThePaintedGrey:
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Reviewed by ThePaintedGrey from Pennsylvania

3.6/5  rDev -4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
12oz. bottle poured into English pub glass.

A: Pours pitch black, and lets little-to-no traces of light shine through, even when I hold up my cellphone flashlight to the glass. Guinness' trademark tan head sits majestically—about three fingers thick—atop the blackness. The head eventually deflates a bit, leaving some nice splotches of sticky looking lace down the glass. The head quickly becomes a creamy 1/4 inch cap that has incredible retention. It's there until the last sip.

S: Roasted malts with some hints of dark, black coffee. A very tiny bit of chocolate sweetness manages to find its way into the nostrils. Not detecting any hop presence, but the coffee-like aroma is pleasing enough for me.

T: A gentle molasses up front that offers a bit of sweetness. The sweetness doesn't last long, however, as it's quickly dominated by a very prominent bitterness reminiscent to a moderately strong brewed dark roast coffee, served black. I'm not detecting any of the chocolate notes my nose picked up, nor does any of the malty sweetness return (not that a black coffee drinker like myself is complaining). A very slight and short-lived appearance of hop flavor can be noticed as the beer makes its way down.

M: This is where Guinness seems to let me down a bit... For a brew that looks so thick and delectable, and boasts some well-rounded flavors, the mouth presence is a tad bit weak. While not thin or watery, it's just not as thick as I'd like it to be. After the first half of the pint is through and the head is barely holding on, the body of this one is very... average. While I can't exactly talk bad about this, I can't really praise it either.

O: At the end of the day, Guinness Extra Stout is my "go-to". Six-packs of it are easy to find, they're cheap, and a beer this dark usually scares away the BMC drinkers and keeps them from snagging one of my bottles while I'm not looking. While I'm not out here praising Guinness as the best beer in the world (because it's not), I can honestly say that I spend more money on Guinness than I do any other beer in the world. Very solid, very affordable, very worth it. Every time.
Dec 27, 2013
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Rated: 3.78 by hopley from Massachusetts

Yesterday at 03:40 PM
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Reviewed by Whyteboar from Michigan

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.
Yesterday at 03:11 AM
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Reviewed by Orca from Washington

3.97/5  rDev +5.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
19.2oz can 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.
Sunday at 10:07 PM
 
Rated: 3.69 by funku2 from Colorado

Sunday at 07:17 PM
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Rated by Murph1028

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
Sunday at 06:36 PM
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Reviewed 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
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)
Sunday at 06:27 PM
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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
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!
Saturday at 11:13 PM
 
Rated: 3.96 by sbradley41 from Pennsylvania

Mar 07, 2024
 
Rated: 4.44 by hankboris from Texas

Mar 05, 2024
 
Rated: 4.2 by galeforce from Illinois

Mar 05, 2024
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Reviewed by turfy from Texas

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, 2024
 
Rated: 3.49 by mltobin from Connecticut

Mar 03, 2024
 
Rated: 4.02 by robotic_being from Illinois

Feb 06, 2024
 
Rated: 4.35 by TheilerW from Michigan

Feb 05, 2024
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Reviewed 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
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, 2024
 
Rated: 3.19 by arjanm from Netherlands

Jan 20, 2024
 
Rated: 4.25 by MEnoMoney

Jan 13, 2024
 
Rated: 2.75 by SeanP99 from North Carolina

Jan 11, 2024
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Reviewed by Mindcrime1000 from South Dakota

3.89/5  rDev +3.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
I haven't had this in years, and can't believe I've never reviewed.

Pours very dark but not opaque. Brown-black. Excellent lingering tan head. Lacing is limited but persists fairly well.

Herbal and dark fruit notes on the nose along with ashy roasted notes.

Deceptive caramel sweetness on the very tip of the tongue. Licorice and dark fruit on the finish. Coffee and roasted notes in the middle. Well balanced.

Medium bodied, mildly but pleasantly carbonated, and very drinkable.

Somehow better than the original in nearly every way. The flavor and aroma are more distinguished.
Jan 06, 2024
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