1980 Guinness Christmas Brew

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  1. IvanS

    IvanS Initiate (0) Oct 28, 2014 England

    These special brews (9.5% ABV) are a little bit too strong for me, therefore I have not sampled one for many years, although I have many 70’s & 80’s samples in my archives. However, I do enjoy the standard British pint of Guinness (4.2% ABV) on a regular basis. In my book this and the Czech Pilsner Urquell brew are the only beers which do not lose their special taste when served cooled.
     
    #41 IvanS, Oct 28, 2014
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  2. Jaycase

    Jaycase Grand Pooh-Bah (3,858) Jan 13, 2007 Illinois
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    Great work! Love that label. Cheers!
     
    #42 Jaycase, Oct 28, 2014
  3. kevanb

    kevanb Pooh-Bah (2,705) Apr 4, 2011 Illinois
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    Merry Christmas BA! Curiosity got the better of me here and I had to try it, figured what better occasion than Christmas!
     
    #43 kevanb, Dec 25, 2015
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  4. MadeInTheMitten

    MadeInTheMitten Initiate (0) Mar 3, 2015 Michigan

    No way I could open something that old! Tho it would taunt me everyday, but isn't that the point? I can't picture not regretting opening something this old? At least you get two in the pack! Regardless, I still hope you enjoyed it.
     
    #44 MadeInTheMitten, Dec 26, 2015
  5. Josholson666

    Josholson666 Initiate (0) Mar 21, 2015 Minnesota


    Holy hell! How was it?!?!?!
     
    #45 Josholson666, Dec 26, 2015
  6. lockerlove

    lockerlove Initiate (0) Nov 27, 2015 Indiana

    From the looks of the pour, I am very curious on how it was!
     
    #46 lockerlove, Dec 26, 2015
  7. kevanb

    kevanb Pooh-Bah (2,705) Apr 4, 2011 Illinois
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    @Josholson666 @lockerlove it was interesting, more like a port wine than a beer at this point, lots of oxidized stone fruits but still had some interesting roast to it. It wasn't really drinkable past a few ounces but was an interesting one to try!
     
    #47 kevanb, Dec 26, 2015
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  8. red94tt

    red94tt Pundit (957) Nov 27, 2008 Michigan
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    Badass! Had to be a hard decision opening one of them up.
     
    #48 red94tt, Dec 26, 2015
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