I live in the states and have heard all the rage about Guinness and how good it is. The other day I picked up a sixer at the grocery store and tried that night at home. It tasted like a dark sweet beer that had been left out all night. It was flat, is this how it is supposed to taste? I have heard that it is better on tap than in a bottle.
2007-12-19 12:14:21 · 9 answers · asked by the Jam 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Next time, try the draft cans. They taste more like Guinness tastes from the tap. The regular bottles aren't as good, IMO.
I personally like draft Guinness, I'm not as fond of the bottles.
2007-12-19 12:27:21 · answer #1 · answered by damnyankeega 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you must take into consideration that there is a technique to pouring guinness, as there is with all other stouts, in Ireland anyway. its called the two part pour, the first part you only fill the glass just over 3/4 of the way full and wait for it to settle then finish it off. also, never use a slim jim or any straight glass for a guinness, it insults it haha always use a glass with a widget. as for bottles guinness i wouldn't try it. its not too bad out of a can but the draught guinness here in Ireland is what we call mothers milk haha, i personally think Murphys Stout is nicer but i'd say its nearly impossible to get it in the states. anyways try again, its MOTHERS MILK I TELL YA
2007-12-20 16:16:21 · answer #2 · answered by splodged1986 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ha! Seven years after the last comment was posted Guinness is just as flat, poured out of a can, as it was before. But that's okay, I didn't buy it to drink, I bought it for an Irish stew recipe... hopefully it will taste better diluted with chuck steak. It couldn't hurt it. Gnat's P*** I'd call it. Make mine a Spaten Optimator, bitte.
2015-01-17 11:38:54 · answer #3 · answered by Lew 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Guinness tastes dark and bitter. It tastes nice in cooking, it adds a very complex flavour... but make sure not to use too much or it will overwhelm your cooking. Guinness goes well with other foods with complex, bold flavours. Steak would be good.
2016-05-25 02:37:20 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh so much better, Guinness in a pub in the UK just tapped is a thing of beauty-----beer bliss ----much better than the bottled stuff here in the US !!
Edit--- It really does give you strength !
2007-12-19 12:18:54 · answer #5 · answered by *ifthatswhatyoureinto* 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The few times I drank beer in GB, I was really impressed, but a lot of beers just don't travel well. I never even met any one who drank Guinness, but mixed it half and half with beer. But I don't think it'll be as good as in the UK.
2007-12-19 12:43:12 · answer #6 · answered by Bob H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree that it would be better on tap. The can comes second, bottle third.
It isn't supposed to be flat, and I really hope you poured it into a glass...
2007-12-19 15:54:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a matter of personal taste and I think it tastes like s h i t, but then that's my opinion. PS. I don't think it will taste any better out of a bottle
2007-12-19 12:18:28 · answer #8 · answered by susie h 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its better in Ireland in its home! go there and get a proper pint! your better off getting it at a bar
2007-12-19 12:32:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋