Guinness Original
Ireland
Single Price:
£3.30
Mixed 6 Price:
£3.00
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Description
In a nutshell:
This dark beauty has a surprisingly sharp, crisp tang, balanced by subtle hints of roasted barley and a lingering bittersweet finish.
The lowdown:
This iconic black stout, with its dense, creamy head, is the direct descendant of the early 19th-century porters that forged a brewing empire. Its sharp and crisp character contrasts a bit with the smooth sweetness of the draught version and its roasted barley flavours mingle with a hoppy, slightly bitter aroma giving a real bite and builds to a refreshing, bittersweet finish. Not just a beer, more a piece of brewing history.
The Brewery:
The story of Guinness begins in 1759, when Arthur Guinness secured a long lease for the St. James's Gate brewery in Dublin. Initially focused on ales, Guinness soon transitioned to a dark brew - a porter in the style popularised in London. However, the key difference was Irish barley. Rich in nitrogen, it yielded a smooth mouthfeel and the iconic creamy head, a stark contrast to the harsh stouts of the time. By the 19th century, Guinness had become a national treasure that evolved into a symbol of Ireland itself which endures to this day.
Style - Stout ABV 4.2% - Moderate Strength
This dark beauty has a surprisingly sharp, crisp tang, balanced by subtle hints of roasted barley and a lingering bittersweet finish.
The lowdown:
This iconic black stout, with its dense, creamy head, is the direct descendant of the early 19th-century porters that forged a brewing empire. Its sharp and crisp character contrasts a bit with the smooth sweetness of the draught version and its roasted barley flavours mingle with a hoppy, slightly bitter aroma giving a real bite and builds to a refreshing, bittersweet finish. Not just a beer, more a piece of brewing history.
The Brewery:
The story of Guinness begins in 1759, when Arthur Guinness secured a long lease for the St. James's Gate brewery in Dublin. Initially focused on ales, Guinness soon transitioned to a dark brew - a porter in the style popularised in London. However, the key difference was Irish barley. Rich in nitrogen, it yielded a smooth mouthfeel and the iconic creamy head, a stark contrast to the harsh stouts of the time. By the 19th century, Guinness had become a national treasure that evolved into a symbol of Ireland itself which endures to this day.
Style - Stout ABV 4.2% - Moderate Strength
Details
| Categories | Beer & Cider / Stout & Porter / Stout |
| Country | Ireland |
| Volume | 50cl |
| ABV | 4.2% |
| SKU | GU0EZZBK |
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