GUINNESS (Guinness Original (bottle))

Member Name: JB01

Product:	Guinness Original (bottle)
Date:	12/07/06 (188 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Take away

Disadvantages: Is the draught better ?

I decided to try Guinness original in the bottle rather than the can, (this bottle had a pleasant surprise 13.5% extra free). Guinness has been a trademark since 1759. This can will have been produced subsequent to the brewery moving production from the UK to IRELAND.

The bottle size had changed from 440 ml to 500ml since I last enjoyed Guinness probably helping us to come in line with EU standards. The alcohol content 4.2% by volume. Reassuringly the can contains some indication of alcohol content in terms of UK unit’s (2.1). These units are often mentioned in guidelines for a safe weekly drinking allowance for a week.

You are advised to serve to drink cold and pour carefully into a glass. You only have to watch the TV adverts to see how it’s done. They go for a sensible head every time.
The offers advise on contact details either by phone 08457 882277 and the website at www.guinness.com

INGREDIENTS: They still use the authentic recipe for brewing, traditionally matured using finest quality malt, barley, hops to create a light, sharp and crisp flavour which is different from the draught (to be reviewed later). The Guinness word, HARP Device and Arthur Guinness Signature are trademarks and add a quality to the drinking experience. Reflect on the can whilst consuming in the safety of your home.

THE GUINNESS EXPERIENCE

The fact that all the above information comes with the purchase adds a little to the feel of luxury the item brings to the alcohol experience. The malty flavour I find sometimes a little to bitter to start, this changes after a mouthful or 2. Although Guinness is supposed to taste similar in any form, I think the draught is sweeter. You can always mix sweeter flavoured alcohol into the Guinness (i.e. white cider) to take away the bitter edge. Drink it slowly and by the bottom of the glass the cerebral effect kicks. Personally I prefer a sweeter stout for example Murphy’s.

Summary: A dark, bitter stout, identified with Ireland.