Guinness ($2 off 6 pack, 4$ off 12 pack)--wash down that BBQ!

[3point14]

Originally posted by: Thump553

Originally posted by: MixMasterTang

Originally posted by: Thump553
Guiness on tap-excellent. Guiness from bottle-very good. Guiness in can, at least from the one six pack I bought about a month ago-borderline undrinkably bad. YMMV.

Yeah I'd be pretty scared if i bought a six pack of cans, since they don't exist. Only 4 packs and 8 packs of Guinness Draught cans =) Anyways, the can's are the next best thing if you can't get it on tap, you just gotta remember you're suppose to pour it into a pint glass immediately after opening, but if you get it in the draught bottles, your not suppose to pour it into a glass because the widget system releases nitrogen slowly each time the bottle is tipped back.

I was aware of the widget and how it works. It was a brand new pack bought from a major liquor store. In frank it was a little more than a month ago, because I got it just before St. Patty's day-when Guinesss does a major effort to stock the shelves. I tried it on at least two separate occassions, each time doing a single pour full size glass or mug-once fast, once slow. Each time it was terrible, truly shockingly bad. I suppose I could figure out if it was a four or six pack by looking how many cans remain in the refrigerator-but I think I already threw the remainder away.

I'm a former homebrewer and my worst diaster tasted far better than the Guiness from a can I tried. YMMV.

The way it is poured and the glass one uses make a big difference to me. After I got back from Ireland, I was lecturing every bartender I saw pouring a Guinness wrong....

"The correct method to pour Guinness is in two stages. Firstly hold a clean dry pint glass* at a 45degree angle and pour until glass is three quarters full. Allow it to stand for 5 minutes (you will see it settle before your very eyes ) before filling to the top fill the glass to the top."

*The best way to see if you have a clean glass at the bar is to see if the bubbles are sticking to the side instead of going to the top, then you have a dirty glass. Harder to do with dark beer.

 

[Noirish]

for a person who doesn't really dring beer, i have to say guiness is unique.
i tried it once, and it really stands out from others.

 

[Pezman]

Has anyone ever tried Fat Tire beer out of Colorado? Its pretty good for an Ale. But Guinness is the king!

 

[yukichigai]

As a man of distinct Irish heritage I can honestly say I preffer my beer thick enough to chew. Yay for Guiness!

I hope these coupons last till the end of July though... 's when I turn 21 finally

 

[tw1164]

Originally posted by: Pezman
Has anyone ever tried Fat Tire beer out of Colorado? Its pretty good for an Ale. But Guinness is the king!

I've had it before, it was pretty good

 

[frankqfrank]

Not valid in Ohio. Damnit I just bought a sixer

 

[prometheusxls]

Economy must be bad if they need a beer sale Mmmm Beer. What would i do with out you.

 

[SledgehammerFab25]

Originally posted by: dakels
I guess this is for bottles. Everytime I have tried guiness stout in bottles, it tasted like bitter a$$.

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I can tell you from experience, even the finest a$$ is bitter and Guinness does not taste like a$$. Even from a bottle.
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Even on tap it can be crappy if the kegs aren't recycled fast enough or the line isn't cleared for a fresh gentle pour.
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That is true for any beer.
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The cans... well when they first put out the cans with the "widget" I had some great ones comparable to a decent tap. They changed the widget to a cheaper floating widget (used to be fixed at the bottom of the can) a while back and every can I have tried it since has been flat and rather nasty.

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I have not had any problems yet, nor have I ever heard a complaint from anyone that likes Guinness. Maybe it's just not your beer.

I have tried drinking from the bottles after sending in the rebate offer. I must say I prefer to drink from a pint glass, which as was stated previously, is more civilized. Yeah, I guess. I just tilted the bottle about 12 times for one bottle full into the glass. Yeah, I know, too much trouble. Only then does it foam like a draft or can. Works for me! Don't know if I'll get the rebate but I enjoy Guinness anyway. I just like draft or cans better but I thought I'd give it a shot. Enjoy! Thanks to the OP.

 

[Oakenfold]

Now I'm curious to see what G tastes like drinking from the can, I've always poured mine into a pint or large mug.
The bottled stuff is not nearly as good as the canned.

 

[defuse]

Guinness taste like brake fluid for me, Im serious. But I still drink it!!!

Also is it true that since Guinness is stout that its less fatting that regular beer?

Also does anyone know of a really bitter beer?

 

[cherrytwist]

Guinness at a local grocery store sells for $6.99 for 4-pk of cans.

At Sam's Club 15 cans for $15.67

Now THAT is a hot deal.

 

[CobraBubbles]

Originally posted by: MixMasterTang

Originally posted by: Thump553
Guiness on tap-excellent. Guiness from bottle-very good. Guiness in can, at least from the one six pack I bought about a month ago-borderline undrinkably bad. YMMV.

Yeah I'd be pretty scared if i bought a six pack of cans, since they don't exist. Only 4 packs and 8 packs of Guinness Draught cans =) Anyways, the can's are the next best thing if you can't get it on tap, you just gotta remember you're suppose to pour it into a pint glass immediately after opening, but if you get it in the draught bottles, your not suppose to pour it into a glass because the widget system releases nitrogen slowly each time the bottle is tipped back.

Actually you can get 6-pack cans of the Extra Stout (stuff they've been selling in the US in bottles for many years). A friend of mine brought me a 6-pack from Ireland last year.

 

[CobraBubbles]

Originally posted by: MixMasterTang

Originally posted by: Thump553
Guiness on tap-excellent. Guiness from bottle-very good. Guiness in can, at least from the one six pack I bought about a month ago-borderline undrinkably bad. YMMV.

Yeah I'd be pretty scared if i bought a six pack of cans, since they don't exist. Only 4 packs and 8 packs of Guinness Draught cans =) Anyways, the can's are the next best thing if you can't get it on tap, you just gotta remember you're suppose to pour it into a pint glass immediately after opening, but if you get it in the draught bottles, your not suppose to pour it into a glass because the widget system releases nitrogen slowly each time the bottle is tipped back.

Actually you can get 6-pack cans of the Extra Stout (stuff they've been selling in the US in bottles for many years). A friend of mine brought me a 6-pack from Ireland last year.

 

[CobraBubbles]

Originally posted by: MixMasterTang

Originally posted by: Thump553
Guiness on tap-excellent. Guiness from bottle-very good. Guiness in can, at least from the one six pack I bought about a month ago-borderline undrinkably bad. YMMV.

Yeah I'd be pretty scared if i bought a six pack of cans, since they don't exist. Only 4 packs and 8 packs of Guinness Draught cans =) Anyways, the can's are the next best thing if you can't get it on tap, you just gotta remember you're suppose to pour it into a pint glass immediately after opening, but if you get it in the draught bottles, your not suppose to pour it into a glass because the widget system releases nitrogen slowly each time the bottle is tipped back.

Actually you can get 6-pack cans of the Extra Stout (stuff they've been selling in the US in bottles for many years). A friend of mine brought me a 6-pack from Ireland last year.

 

[conlan]

Conlan Abu!, Thanks for the heads up, Guinness Stout in bottles or on tap = Nectar 'o' the gods!

 

[CobraBubbles]

Wow, sorry bout the multiple posts; AT seemed to get hosed there right as I was posting...

 

[dartworth]

:beer:

mmm Guinness

:beer: