Guinness Draught
Guinness Ltd.
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- Style:
- Stout - Irish Dry
Ranked #249 - ABV:
- 4.2%
- Score:
- 82
Ranked #45,521 - Avg:
- 3.6 | pDev: 19.44%
- Reviews:
- 2,449
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- Guinness Ltd.
- Ireland
- Avail:
- Year-round
- Wants
- 180
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- 2,835
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82
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ZeroHero
3.51/5 rDev -2.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75
Look: Dark, opaque black with a finger size foam head on the pour. Adequate lacing down the glass.
Smell: Slight roasted coffee with a hint of chocolate
Taste: Slight dark coffee and chocolate taste, roasted malt is the most prevalent with a slight bitter finish.
Feel: Smooth and creamy due to the nitrogen.
Overall: This is the beer that got me into stouts and porters. A sessionable, light stout that's smooth on the way in, presents a roasted malt taste, and leaves with a slight bitter finish. A go-to for me.
Sunday at 11:50 PM
3.51/5 rDev -2.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75
Look: Dark, opaque black with a finger size foam head on the pour. Adequate lacing down the glass.
Smell: Slight roasted coffee with a hint of chocolate
Taste: Slight dark coffee and chocolate taste, roasted malt is the most prevalent with a slight bitter finish.
Feel: Smooth and creamy due to the nitrogen.
Overall: This is the beer that got me into stouts and porters. A sessionable, light stout that's smooth on the way in, presents a roasted malt taste, and leaves with a slight bitter finish. A go-to for me.
Sunday at 11:50 PM
Lampro from Virginia
3.71/5 rDev +3.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.5
This has great mouthfeel- smooth, very fine bubbles and foam. This compliments the lighter flavor profile of this stout compared to some of the more intense ones out there.
Oct 03, 2021
3.71/5 rDev +3.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.5
This has great mouthfeel- smooth, very fine bubbles and foam. This compliments the lighter flavor profile of this stout compared to some of the more intense ones out there.
Oct 03, 2021
brentk56 from North Carolina
3.81/5 rDev +5.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Appearance: Has the patented Guiness look, with a nice bubble show creating two fingers of ecru foam laying atop the coffee colored liquid; good retention but not much lacing
Smell: Hints of charred wood and coffee but quite mild
Taste: Brown bread with some charred wood through the middle with some acrid coffee bitterness on the rear
Mouthfeel: Light to medium body with moderate carbonation
Overall: Nice to re-visit from time to time and something I would gladly order if nothing interesting is available - that doesn't happen very often these days
Sep 25, 2021
3.81/5 rDev +5.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Appearance: Has the patented Guiness look, with a nice bubble show creating two fingers of ecru foam laying atop the coffee colored liquid; good retention but not much lacing
Smell: Hints of charred wood and coffee but quite mild
Taste: Brown bread with some charred wood through the middle with some acrid coffee bitterness on the rear
Mouthfeel: Light to medium body with moderate carbonation
Overall: Nice to re-visit from time to time and something I would gladly order if nothing interesting is available - that doesn't happen very often these days
Sep 25, 2021
ANIMOUL from Vermont
4.25/5 rDev +18.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Poured from a 14.9 oz can; no known birth date. Brilliant dark black color with ample foamy head that slowly recedes. Dark, smoky notes - borderline burnt - makes for an enjoyable dry Irish stout. Excellent.
Sep 24, 2021
4.25/5 rDev +18.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Poured from a 14.9 oz can; no known birth date. Brilliant dark black color with ample foamy head that slowly recedes. Dark, smoky notes - borderline burnt - makes for an enjoyable dry Irish stout. Excellent.
Sep 24, 2021
WaterBoar from Pennsylvania
3.62/5 rDev +0.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
This was made by accident. They heated the malt to the point of 500L and 300L malts and blended them together to get this carbon charcoal red color and fermented it anyway and well... people liked it! I am not one of those people, but I only have a pint of Guinness with my dad for St Patrick's day. On that day I will have 4 pints of Harp, 4 Pints of Smithwick's and then move to Guinness. This is not a starter beer. This is a low calorie low alcohol beer that is good with perpetual stew, bread, and also bangers and mash for Irish Breakfast the day of marching in a parade to "piss on the queen".
Sep 18, 2021
3.62/5 rDev +0.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
This was made by accident. They heated the malt to the point of 500L and 300L malts and blended them together to get this carbon charcoal red color and fermented it anyway and well... people liked it! I am not one of those people, but I only have a pint of Guinness with my dad for St Patrick's day. On that day I will have 4 pints of Harp, 4 Pints of Smithwick's and then move to Guinness. This is not a starter beer. This is a low calorie low alcohol beer that is good with perpetual stew, bread, and also bangers and mash for Irish Breakfast the day of marching in a parade to "piss on the queen".
Sep 18, 2021
hankp59 from New York
2.35/5 rDev -34.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 2.25 | overall: 2.5
It looks like Guinness stout and that’s about it. This has little smell and tastes more like a watery porter than a stout. It’s like drinking a stout light because everything is muted. Pass on this one.
Sep 10, 2021
2.35/5 rDev -34.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 2.25 | overall: 2.5
It looks like Guinness stout and that’s about it. This has little smell and tastes more like a watery porter than a stout. It’s like drinking a stout light because everything is muted. Pass on this one.
Sep 10, 2021
boblimbo13
3.08/5 rDev -14.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2 | overall: 3.5
Drank this beer all summer, having done so I'm not sure if I'll drink Guinness anytime soon. It's very 'Guinessy'. It's what you expect when looking at it: thick, creamy, coffee tasting, smooth. If beer had a desert, this would be it. But because it's so distinctive and after you have become accustomed with the taste, it's hard to envision you drinking the beer in any common setting you would normally drink beer. The plastic ball in the can is also not very flattering.
Aug 31, 2021
3.08/5 rDev -14.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 2 | overall: 3.5
Drank this beer all summer, having done so I'm not sure if I'll drink Guinness anytime soon. It's very 'Guinessy'. It's what you expect when looking at it: thick, creamy, coffee tasting, smooth. If beer had a desert, this would be it. But because it's so distinctive and after you have become accustomed with the taste, it's hard to envision you drinking the beer in any common setting you would normally drink beer. The plastic ball in the can is also not very flattering.
Aug 31, 2021
IanRT1 from Mexico
3.53/5 rDev -1.9%
look: 5 | smell: 2 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4.25
L- It is a very dark brown almost black stout that slowly forms a really nice looking light brown almost latte-like head made up of really small bubbles that gives the beer a creamy texture. Probably my favorite looking commercial beer.
S- Really faint toasted malt aromas, I expected it to be a bit more aromatic but it is very insipid in this aspect.
T- The smell of toasted malts are more present when you taste it but not as much as I would like, I also detect some notes of nuts such as almonds or cashews and with a hint of yeasts from the brewing process. There are not much hops present in the taste but I detect a very faint hoppy bitter aftertaste.
F- The beer itself is a bit watery but the head gives the beer a really nice creamy texture that I really enjoy so make sure you put a really nice thick head.
O- Really good beer for being a commercial one. I would prefer the taste to be a little stronger, more malty like the bottled one but I really enjoy the texture and the casual taste it gives. I could drink 2 of these or more no problem by itself or with some food. I will definitely try this again when I can.
Aug 21, 2021
3.53/5 rDev -1.9%
look: 5 | smell: 2 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4.25
L- It is a very dark brown almost black stout that slowly forms a really nice looking light brown almost latte-like head made up of really small bubbles that gives the beer a creamy texture. Probably my favorite looking commercial beer.
S- Really faint toasted malt aromas, I expected it to be a bit more aromatic but it is very insipid in this aspect.
T- The smell of toasted malts are more present when you taste it but not as much as I would like, I also detect some notes of nuts such as almonds or cashews and with a hint of yeasts from the brewing process. There are not much hops present in the taste but I detect a very faint hoppy bitter aftertaste.
F- The beer itself is a bit watery but the head gives the beer a really nice creamy texture that I really enjoy so make sure you put a really nice thick head.
O- Really good beer for being a commercial one. I would prefer the taste to be a little stronger, more malty like the bottled one but I really enjoy the texture and the casual taste it gives. I could drink 2 of these or more no problem by itself or with some food. I will definitely try this again when I can.
Aug 21, 2021
MartinWachsmann
3.78/5 rDev +5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.75
Kind of overrated beer for me. Was really looking forward for a pint of this legendary beer in Ireland. Turns out it tastes a bit weaker than I would expect. Not great not terrible. I personally don’t like dark beers that much but i gave this a chance. I wasn’t surprised, nor disappointed. Would say 3,6 - not great, not terrible.
Aug 09, 2021
3.78/5 rDev +5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.75
Kind of overrated beer for me. Was really looking forward for a pint of this legendary beer in Ireland. Turns out it tastes a bit weaker than I would expect. Not great not terrible. I personally don’t like dark beers that much but i gave this a chance. I wasn’t surprised, nor disappointed. Would say 3,6 - not great, not terrible.
Aug 09, 2021
RadMan18 from Illinois
3.88/5 rDev +7.8%
look: 4.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
Ah, Guinness. The go-to Irish Dry that can be found anywhere, and luckily its a pretty good stout!
This stout was from a 4 pack of nitro cans. Pours deep black into my traditional pint glass. At first pour, the beer is full of foams that coalesces upward into a 3/4in creamy head with bubbles so fine they are impossible to make out with the naked eye. The tan cream head floating on top of a black liquid can only be found elsewhere in a root beer float. As with a root beer float, this is certainly a treat.
While having an impactful look, the smell is more subtle of malt, roasted grain, and a slight bitterness. I really don’t pick up the coffee or more nuanced smells that other reviewers get.
The taste of Guinness isn’t something novel or noteworthy. It has a simple palate of malt, roast, earthy minerals and maybe if you really look for it the bite of coffee without the traditional flavor of coffee. It is balanced, smooth and nonoffensive.
The feel is where the Irish Dry Stouts are absolutely loved by beer drinkers like me. To be such a dark color with a creamy head you’d think it would be thick and strong. However, an Irish Dry is remarkably cool, refreshing and disappears before going down making it a light feeling beer. Guinness has perfected this feeling with its heavy entry and light exit as if half the beer transported away somewhere between the tip of my tongue and the back of my mouth. It is a unique and refreshing feeling.
Overall, a Guinness stout is the staple example of an Irish Dry Stout and is remarkable in its consistency, world-wide delivery quality, and provenance. While the flavors aren’t something to write home about, the holistic experience of the feel, look, smell, and taste make it a national treasure to Ireland and I can definitely see why. Guinness is my go-to Irish Dry. Although in Ireland, I did enjoy Beamish slightly more from the tap. However, here in the states, long live Guinness!
Aug 01, 2021
3.88/5 rDev +7.8%
look: 4.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
Ah, Guinness. The go-to Irish Dry that can be found anywhere, and luckily its a pretty good stout!
This stout was from a 4 pack of nitro cans. Pours deep black into my traditional pint glass. At first pour, the beer is full of foams that coalesces upward into a 3/4in creamy head with bubbles so fine they are impossible to make out with the naked eye. The tan cream head floating on top of a black liquid can only be found elsewhere in a root beer float. As with a root beer float, this is certainly a treat.
While having an impactful look, the smell is more subtle of malt, roasted grain, and a slight bitterness. I really don’t pick up the coffee or more nuanced smells that other reviewers get.
The taste of Guinness isn’t something novel or noteworthy. It has a simple palate of malt, roast, earthy minerals and maybe if you really look for it the bite of coffee without the traditional flavor of coffee. It is balanced, smooth and nonoffensive.
The feel is where the Irish Dry Stouts are absolutely loved by beer drinkers like me. To be such a dark color with a creamy head you’d think it would be thick and strong. However, an Irish Dry is remarkably cool, refreshing and disappears before going down making it a light feeling beer. Guinness has perfected this feeling with its heavy entry and light exit as if half the beer transported away somewhere between the tip of my tongue and the back of my mouth. It is a unique and refreshing feeling.
Overall, a Guinness stout is the staple example of an Irish Dry Stout and is remarkable in its consistency, world-wide delivery quality, and provenance. While the flavors aren’t something to write home about, the holistic experience of the feel, look, smell, and taste make it a national treasure to Ireland and I can definitely see why. Guinness is my go-to Irish Dry. Although in Ireland, I did enjoy Beamish slightly more from the tap. However, here in the states, long live Guinness!
Aug 01, 2021
Barnettaidan81
3.47/5 rDev -3.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Actually, my first Guinness ever. I’ve used it for cooking brats before (doing that now), but I’ve actually never tried one until now. I knew I liked it for cooking but have always heard very mixed reviews on it, so I’ve just stuck with styles and beers I know I like. Overall, I really dont see what all the fuss is about, positive or negative. It’s just not anything very special. It pours smooth, the color of cola, but a bit clearer. Not so clear you can see through the glass, but you can definitely tell it’s truly a dark brown, with a bit of a burgundy hue, not a black like I expected from it. Head is pretty small, only about one finger, if that, with a few rocky bubbles but mostly fine bubbles nestled in compactly with each other. Also not entirely what I’d expected. The smell is a bit faint. I can certainly smell some dark chocolate notes, and heavy malt, but nothing that really punches you in the face. I expected a smell that would immediately say “I’m a f***in Guinness!”. Just wasn’t there. Feels smooth going down, a little more roughly carbonated than I like in a stout, but still quite smooth. It tastes a bit earthy, with lots of coffee notes, and certainly a bit of chocolate on the finish, but overall, just not really “wowed” by it. It’s alright. I finish the extra one I bought and probably not have another one unless someone has it on hand at a dinner or bbq. It’s not a bad beer, but it’s not awesome either. Just somewhere in the middle. I’d say it’s mostly on point for a stout as far as texture and WHAT flavors you get off of it, but I vastly prefer a very strong stout to this. Again, really not sure why this beer seems to be so polarizing. Some LOVE it. Some HATE it. Not really seeing where either of those fit in.
Jul 27, 2021
3.47/5 rDev -3.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Actually, my first Guinness ever. I’ve used it for cooking brats before (doing that now), but I’ve actually never tried one until now. I knew I liked it for cooking but have always heard very mixed reviews on it, so I’ve just stuck with styles and beers I know I like. Overall, I really dont see what all the fuss is about, positive or negative. It’s just not anything very special. It pours smooth, the color of cola, but a bit clearer. Not so clear you can see through the glass, but you can definitely tell it’s truly a dark brown, with a bit of a burgundy hue, not a black like I expected from it. Head is pretty small, only about one finger, if that, with a few rocky bubbles but mostly fine bubbles nestled in compactly with each other. Also not entirely what I’d expected. The smell is a bit faint. I can certainly smell some dark chocolate notes, and heavy malt, but nothing that really punches you in the face. I expected a smell that would immediately say “I’m a f***in Guinness!”. Just wasn’t there. Feels smooth going down, a little more roughly carbonated than I like in a stout, but still quite smooth. It tastes a bit earthy, with lots of coffee notes, and certainly a bit of chocolate on the finish, but overall, just not really “wowed” by it. It’s alright. I finish the extra one I bought and probably not have another one unless someone has it on hand at a dinner or bbq. It’s not a bad beer, but it’s not awesome either. Just somewhere in the middle. I’d say it’s mostly on point for a stout as far as texture and WHAT flavors you get off of it, but I vastly prefer a very strong stout to this. Again, really not sure why this beer seems to be so polarizing. Some LOVE it. Some HATE it. Not really seeing where either of those fit in.
Jul 27, 2021
Tony787 from Canada (ON)
3.92/5 rDev +8.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
i bought a can at the lcbo in ontario .
i know they put a ball widget into the can with beer
because of the nitrogen anyways there is a special way to pour this beer
into your glass and i made sure i did this correctly .
the pour was hard and 2 mins later it settled into my glass with a 2finger head.
rich and tasty malts with a hint of coffee .
almost like a milkshake cold coffee the beer left a 1finger head all the way to the end.
i enjoyed this stout beer at 4.2% but it feels like 5% .
never drink this beer out of the can always pour in glass hard .
cheers
Jul 20, 2021
3.92/5 rDev +8.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
i bought a can at the lcbo in ontario .
i know they put a ball widget into the can with beer
because of the nitrogen anyways there is a special way to pour this beer
into your glass and i made sure i did this correctly .
the pour was hard and 2 mins later it settled into my glass with a 2finger head.
rich and tasty malts with a hint of coffee .
almost like a milkshake cold coffee the beer left a 1finger head all the way to the end.
i enjoyed this stout beer at 4.2% but it feels like 5% .
never drink this beer out of the can always pour in glass hard .
cheers
Jul 20, 2021
BerkeleyBeerSleuth from California
4.14/5 rDev +15%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.25
Dark brown with a creamy tan head. Smell of grain malt, slight chalky smell. Hints of nut and coffee. Taste is dry with a hint of chocolate sweetness and milk. Mouthfeel is very rich and feeling. Not a lot of character, but is still an easy drinking classic.
Jul 19, 2021
4.14/5 rDev +15%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.25
Dark brown with a creamy tan head. Smell of grain malt, slight chalky smell. Hints of nut and coffee. Taste is dry with a hint of chocolate sweetness and milk. Mouthfeel is very rich and feeling. Not a lot of character, but is still an easy drinking classic.
Jul 19, 2021
Yaroslav from New York
2.42/5 rDev -32.8%
look: 4.75 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 1.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 2.25
Despite my Slavic screen name, I am Irish Being such, l always felt obliged to like and defend Guinness. Then v Now. Best I can say is that if you enjoy the tradition of this stout and feel like you're doing your Irish or wanna be Irish duty by imbibing. Go Ireland! Me, there are a hundred different brews I'd rather be drinking.
Maybe Harp? (sour} Smithwick? Nah. Ireland needs more craft breweries These macro brews are worse than American!
Jun 11, 2021
2.42/5 rDev -32.8%
look: 4.75 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 1.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 2.25
Despite my Slavic screen name, I am Irish Being such, l always felt obliged to like and defend Guinness. Then v Now. Best I can say is that if you enjoy the tradition of this stout and feel like you're doing your Irish or wanna be Irish duty by imbibing. Go Ireland! Me, there are a hundred different brews I'd rather be drinking.
Maybe Harp? (sour} Smithwick? Nah. Ireland needs more craft breweries These macro brews are worse than American!
Jun 11, 2021
GrandpaMiltysMalts from Virginia
3.29/5 rDev -8.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.25
Was really looking forward to this, and have to say I was a bit disappointed. Clearly the initial look was fabulous given the nitro widget. Thick, creamy tan head and the first couple sips were silky smooth given the nitro. And the dark malt bitters (not really hops) were a nice complement to the initial creamy feel. Unfortunately it falls apart after a good opening. There was little lacing and the head collapses to a thin white veneer. While there was no tinny aftertaste (I'm pointing at you Boddingtons), the flavor profile descended to something like slightly bitter dark water ... not unpleasant but not a lot there. Maybe the solution is to knock one back in 5 mins and move on to the next beer?
Jun 02, 2021
3.29/5 rDev -8.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.25
Was really looking forward to this, and have to say I was a bit disappointed. Clearly the initial look was fabulous given the nitro widget. Thick, creamy tan head and the first couple sips were silky smooth given the nitro. And the dark malt bitters (not really hops) were a nice complement to the initial creamy feel. Unfortunately it falls apart after a good opening. There was little lacing and the head collapses to a thin white veneer. While there was no tinny aftertaste (I'm pointing at you Boddingtons), the flavor profile descended to something like slightly bitter dark water ... not unpleasant but not a lot there. Maybe the solution is to knock one back in 5 mins and move on to the next beer?
Jun 02, 2021
BPVandenbroek from Canada (AB)
3.8/5 rDev +5.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Guinness Draught pours into my glass deep, sullen, ruby red in color, just verging on pitch black. The head is dense, mousse like, and coffee cream in color. The head is lasting.
Up front aromas give me something minerally in nature. It's somewhere in between naturally occurring chalk formations and smelling the ocean itself. Hints of roasted coffee lend immediate support before moving into what smells like a combination of caramel and nuttiness. Everything combines to give Guinness' nose a slightly leathered quality before moving on to a short, cropped finish.
On the tongue, Guinness is full, smooth, and luscious. Mineral flavors up front remind me somehow of the sea before moving into very subtle hints of roasted dark grain. Hints of caramel provide a pleasant, but not overpowering sweetness. There's also that little bit of nuttiness helping Guinness keep its overall structure. Flavors finish off with a nice little hit of roasted coffee before fading into the night.
Guinness is full, rich, and smooth. It's pleasant and balanced in its own right. For such a dark, full bodied beer however, it lacks a certain level of assertiveness or robustness in its flavor and aroma. Which is all the more disappointing when you consider that Guinness is THE original Irish stout.
May 24, 2021
3.8/5 rDev +5.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Guinness Draught pours into my glass deep, sullen, ruby red in color, just verging on pitch black. The head is dense, mousse like, and coffee cream in color. The head is lasting.
Up front aromas give me something minerally in nature. It's somewhere in between naturally occurring chalk formations and smelling the ocean itself. Hints of roasted coffee lend immediate support before moving into what smells like a combination of caramel and nuttiness. Everything combines to give Guinness' nose a slightly leathered quality before moving on to a short, cropped finish.
On the tongue, Guinness is full, smooth, and luscious. Mineral flavors up front remind me somehow of the sea before moving into very subtle hints of roasted dark grain. Hints of caramel provide a pleasant, but not overpowering sweetness. There's also that little bit of nuttiness helping Guinness keep its overall structure. Flavors finish off with a nice little hit of roasted coffee before fading into the night.
Guinness is full, rich, and smooth. It's pleasant and balanced in its own right. For such a dark, full bodied beer however, it lacks a certain level of assertiveness or robustness in its flavor and aroma. Which is all the more disappointing when you consider that Guinness is THE original Irish stout.
May 24, 2021
pmfox155 from Montana
4.25/5 rDev +18.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
An iconic St. Patty's Day special that is great all year round. Bought a four-pack of the cans and enjoyed a can pour into a pint glass. The beer itself was great as always with strong flavor and dark color. I truly recommend this beer year round.
May 17, 2021
4.25/5 rDev +18.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
An iconic St. Patty's Day special that is great all year round. Bought a four-pack of the cans and enjoyed a can pour into a pint glass. The beer itself was great as always with strong flavor and dark color. I truly recommend this beer year round.
May 17, 2021
Tacoma223 from New York
3.8/5 rDev +5.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 5 | overall: 4
The lacing and head is absolutely beautiful , extremely foamy. The taste is of chocolate/coffee . It’s a different taste compared to a lot of beers. Wasn’t bad/wasn’t great. I could order this with a heavy meal. Not my go to or ever will be but it’s really not a bad beer with a cult following .
Apr 22, 2021
3.8/5 rDev +5.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 5 | overall: 4
The lacing and head is absolutely beautiful , extremely foamy. The taste is of chocolate/coffee . It’s a different taste compared to a lot of beers. Wasn’t bad/wasn’t great. I could order this with a heavy meal. Not my go to or ever will be but it’s really not a bad beer with a cult following .
Apr 22, 2021
RedBalloon from Washington
4.22/5 rDev +17.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
14.9oz can, date unknown, poured into a nonic pint on 3/12/21.
Pours 1" of tan, creamy head. Black with reddish hues along the edges. Nice lacing.
Aromas are chocolate and hazelnut. A little raisin and bitter alcohol.
Taste follows the nose with an emphasis on chocolate and nutty flavors. Some bittering in the finish.
Creamy and a tad flat in the mouthfeel. Suits the flavors well.
Delicious stout with some nice dried fruit and chocolate notes. Very smooth thanks to the nitrogen.
Apr 04, 2021
4.22/5 rDev +17.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
14.9oz can, date unknown, poured into a nonic pint on 3/12/21.
Pours 1" of tan, creamy head. Black with reddish hues along the edges. Nice lacing.
Aromas are chocolate and hazelnut. A little raisin and bitter alcohol.
Taste follows the nose with an emphasis on chocolate and nutty flavors. Some bittering in the finish.
Creamy and a tad flat in the mouthfeel. Suits the flavors well.
Delicious stout with some nice dried fruit and chocolate notes. Very smooth thanks to the nitrogen.
Apr 04, 2021
MonDak_Joe1953 from Minnesota
3.7/5 rDev +2.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.75
11.2oz bottle. No dating information found.
Deep brown colored body, with ruby highlights. Consistent one finger beige head/cap.
Aroma of roasted malt, with some toffee.
Taste is roasted malts, with some cocoa and molasses.
Very thin mouth feel. Good carbonation.
Tasty, but beer on tap, and better yet in Ireland on tap.
Mar 25, 2021
3.7/5 rDev +2.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.75
11.2oz bottle. No dating information found.
Deep brown colored body, with ruby highlights. Consistent one finger beige head/cap.
Aroma of roasted malt, with some toffee.
Taste is roasted malts, with some cocoa and molasses.
Very thin mouth feel. Good carbonation.
Tasty, but beer on tap, and better yet in Ireland on tap.
Mar 25, 2021
Sigmund from Norway
3.74/5 rDev +3.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Always a winner! - at least when the alternatives are average lagers. The bitter and coffee-like aftertaste may not be a favourite with everyone. Rerate: Well, I'll never turn down a Guinness - but still has to take off a few points. It's good, but not THAT good!
Mar 23, 2021
3.74/5 rDev +3.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Always a winner! - at least when the alternatives are average lagers. The bitter and coffee-like aftertaste may not be a favourite with everyone. Rerate: Well, I'll never turn down a Guinness - but still has to take off a few points. It's good, but not THAT good!
Mar 23, 2021
SearsGiftCard from California
3.8/5 rDev +5.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
The classic! When in doubt, this beer is always a good choice. Nice malty flavor with a noticeable hint of cacao. Smooth mouthfeel. Best when on tap, but still good even in a can. Pairs unusually great with curry.
Mar 21, 2021
3.8/5 rDev +5.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
The classic! When in doubt, this beer is always a good choice. Nice malty flavor with a noticeable hint of cacao. Smooth mouthfeel. Best when on tap, but still good even in a can. Pairs unusually great with curry.
Mar 21, 2021
backblast from Alaska
3.4/5 rDev -5.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Nice stout color and thick nitro head.
There are roasty malts in the taste with a slight malt bitterness and some chocolate, however, everything is subtle with this one and other than the creamy mouth feel it is lacking.
Mar 20, 2021
3.4/5 rDev -5.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5
Nice stout color and thick nitro head.
There are roasty malts in the taste with a slight malt bitterness and some chocolate, however, everything is subtle with this one and other than the creamy mouth feel it is lacking.
Mar 20, 2021
BNSlums from Washington
4.17/5 rDev +15.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
The head is phenomenal. Retained longer than any other, the bubbles are tiny and dense like a beige mat. The color is a deep dark brown, close to black. The nose is straightforward roasted malt and with hint of coffee. Not much hops. On the palate there is more roasted malt with a bit if chocolate sweetness. It is thick and heavy feeling, but not heavy drinking. The low ABV keeps it drinkable while being chewy, a huge plus. It is not sweet and sticky, but rich and smooth.
Overall, Guiness is the basic at its absolute best. Not gimmicks or tricks are pulled. Its it dark smooth malt I can always return to.
Mar 18, 2021
4.17/5 rDev +15.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
The head is phenomenal. Retained longer than any other, the bubbles are tiny and dense like a beige mat. The color is a deep dark brown, close to black. The nose is straightforward roasted malt and with hint of coffee. Not much hops. On the palate there is more roasted malt with a bit if chocolate sweetness. It is thick and heavy feeling, but not heavy drinking. The low ABV keeps it drinkable while being chewy, a huge plus. It is not sweet and sticky, but rich and smooth.
Overall, Guiness is the basic at its absolute best. Not gimmicks or tricks are pulled. Its it dark smooth malt I can always return to.
Mar 18, 2021
Specialmick from Connecticut
3.96/5 rDev +10%
look: 4.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Look...jet black with light tan cascading joyfully
Smell... almost non existent. Roasty faint sweet smell
Taste..,.bitter citrus grapefruit to a very powering dryness. Light finish
Feel...Greatest part of this beer. Pillow feel, light, inviting disappearing to a want and craving for another sip.
Overall...this is always exceptional. I have had this many times on tap too and better of course but, they do a good job with the nitrous fill. The first stout i ever had probably and definitely on of the most unique. Excellent
Mar 18, 2021
3.96/5 rDev +10%
look: 4.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Look...jet black with light tan cascading joyfully
Smell... almost non existent. Roasty faint sweet smell
Taste..,.bitter citrus grapefruit to a very powering dryness. Light finish
Feel...Greatest part of this beer. Pillow feel, light, inviting disappearing to a want and craving for another sip.
Overall...this is always exceptional. I have had this many times on tap too and better of course but, they do a good job with the nitrous fill. The first stout i ever had probably and definitely on of the most unique. Excellent
Mar 18, 2021
Guinness Draught from Guinness Ltd.
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