Guinness Draught by Guinness Ltd.

Beer specs

Preferred vessel: Pint glass
Color: 35 SRM

Beer details: Rating: 78; Guinness Draught; Brewery: Guinness Ltd. · Dublin, Dublin, Ireland; Variety: Ale · Irish Ale · Irish Dry Stout; Alcohol: ABV 4.20% / ABW 3.36%; Preferred vessel: Pint glass; Color: Dark Black (Stout) (35 SRM); Added by Keith; Last updated by Jeff Croft

Guinness is a popular dry stout that originated in Arthur Guinness’ brewery at St. James’s Gate in Dublin, Ireland. The beer is based on the porter style that originated in London in the early 18th century. It is one of the most successful beer brands in the world, being exported worldwide. The distinctive feature in the flavour is the roasted barley which remains unfermented. For many years a portion of the beer was aged to give a sharp lactic flavour, but Guinness has refused to confirm if this still occurs. The thick creamy head is the result of the beer being mixed with nitrogen when being served. It is extremely popular with the Irish and, in spite of a decline in consumption over recent years, is the best-selling alcoholic drink of all time in Ireland.

Dark, Creamy, Smooth, Toasted, Rich

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Reviews

Review by Keith

Rating: 82

Keith

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Seattle, WA

Oct. 11th, 2008 at 2:13 p.m.

Comment:
Guinness was my favorite beer for a long time. Love the smooth, rich (yet remarkably light) taste and feel. Goes down so easy, feels good to sip, looks dead sexy in the pint glass. Oh, and I love the brand (and don’t discount how that effects how you like a beer!)

Now, though, I prefer Murphy’s as my “go to” Irish stout. I just find it smoother and tastier. :) Having said that, I’ve never had either anywhere but in the states, and I guess we’re not getting the real deal. Will have to fly to Ireland before I can do a real review!

Characteristics: creamy smooth toasted
Review by Kevin

Rating: 75

Kevin

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Chico, CA

Oct. 31st, 2008 at 5:44 p.m.

Comment:
I kind of consider this the stout with training wheels. There is lots going on but it’s a pretty safe beer, not too bitter , chocolate … I find it best drunk at room temperature or just slightly chilled.

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Review by Brian

Rating: 66

Brian

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Denver, CO

Oct. 31st, 2008 at 10:27 p.m.

Comment:
Very approachable guinness. Dark with creamy tan head. Nice small bubbles. Plenty of toasted malts, but the creamy texture makes it inoffensive. I’d like to see something more complex but I realize that’s not what they’re going for.

Characteristics: approachable creamy dark malt toasted
Review by Steve Ercolini

Rating: 79

Steve Ercolini

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Renton, WA

Dec. 6th, 2008 at 6:46 p.m.

Comment:
A great stout. Mine was served WAY too cold at Red Robin. Shame on them! Creamy & smooth this brew never disappoints! Actually lighter than one would think based on its dark imposing color. Don’t be afraid to try this classic!

Characteristics: creamy light smooth
Review by Jeremy Orion

Rating: 70

Jeremy Orion

drank this beer from a Pint glass

Jan. 13th, 2009 at 11:22 a.m.

Comment:
Good, safe stout. Definitely my “go-to” beer when I can’t decide what I want. That said, it’s also not special.

I actually love this best when layered with English Cider.

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Review by brosner

Rating: 92

brosner

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

Jan. 13th, 2009 at 11:54 a.m.

Comment:
Definitely one of my top beers. First time I drank this beer was in Dublin, Ireland. Absolutely excellent!

Characteristics: creamy dark light smooth
Review by Travis Gertz

Rating: 75

Travis Gertz

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Jan. 13th, 2009 at 12:18 p.m.

Comment:
Guinness is like an old friend. Solid, trustworthy, dependable. A good standby when your looking for something simple and familiar.

Reminds me of those youthful days as young buck at the pub, barely out of high school and having my first taste of something that wasn’t Colt45 or Canadian.

Characteristics: chocolate creamy dark smooth toasty
Review by RyanParsley

Rating: 97

RyanParsley

drank this beer from a Pint glass

Jan. 13th, 2009 at 1:06 p.m.

Comment:
If I could only drink one beer the rest of my life… it would be Guinness.

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Review by Todd Hiestand

Rating: 90

Todd Hiestand

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Philadelphia, PA

Jan. 13th, 2009 at 1:26 p.m.

Comment:
My “go to” beer but will only drink it on tap. I love tasting new beers but I have a hard time passing up a pint of Guinness with a nice big head on it. Pairs amazingly (and not surpassingly) well with a big Shepherd’s Pie at my local Irish Pub.

Characteristics: creamy dark
Review by Camron Flanders

Rating: 90

Camron Flanders

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Lawrence, KS

Jan. 13th, 2009 at 1:30 p.m.

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Review by Aarron Walter

Rating: 92

Aarron Walter

drank this beer from a Pint glass

Jan. 13th, 2009 at 4:41 p.m.

Comment:
Mother’s milk.

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Review by jnewland

Rating: 79

jnewland

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Alpharetta, GA

Jan. 13th, 2009 at 6:10 p.m.

Comment:
absolute staple

Characteristics: creamy smooth
Review by Brad

Rating: 90

Brad

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Cleveland, OH

Jan. 13th, 2009 at 6:17 p.m.

Comment:
Hands down, this is probably my favorite beer. Love at first sip.

Always best to drink Guinness from the tap at your favorite pub, but is also good from the bottle as long as you drink it in a pint glass.

Creamy, smooth consistency really helps make this an all around great drinking experience.

Characteristics: chocolaty creamy smooth toasty
Review by rockbeatspaper

Rating: 90

rockbeatspaper

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Kernersville, NC

Jan. 13th, 2009 at 7 p.m.

Comment:
This is a great beer, and for good reason. It looks a little intimidating, but once you put one sip away it is clear why this beer is a classic. Although dark and heavy looking, the head is smooth and light, with nice chocolate smooth finish. Now go and mix it with half of a Blue Moon and have yourself a Black-n-Blue

Characteristics: chocolate rich smooth
Review by finalcut

Rating: 69

finalcut

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Doolin, County Clare, Ireland

Jan. 14th, 2009 at 6:48 a.m.

Comment:
I am torn on Guinness. From a Tap in Ireland it was like magic in a glass, smooth and creamy without a hint of bitterness but from a bottle or tap in the states (or even in London) it seems to pick up a bitter aftertaste that is offputting. Like many beers Guinness is always better on tap than from a bottle or can. However, if the tapping system isn’t just right the beer can really turn on you in a hurry.

Characteristics: bitter creamy smooth
Review by danielleking

Rating: 86

danielleking

drank this beer from a Pint glass

Jan. 14th, 2009 at 8:33 a.m.

Comment:
i’ve been in love with this almost since the first time i had it. after hearing the jokes about how “drinking a pint of guinness is like eating a sandwich,” it began to grow on me. part of its appeal is that thickness, which after a pint or two seems not even noticeable, for those who mind it.

i find it best from a tap or poured into a glass, because the little plastic bullet in the bottle freaks me out. finding out that a bar doesn’t serve guinness is always the saddest moment of my night.

Characteristics: creamy dark light rich smooth
Review by Jeremy Boles

Rating: 68

Jeremy Boles

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Estes Park, CO

Jan. 14th, 2009 at 9:21 a.m.

Comment:
Very safe stout. Flavor is nothing special but has big wins in its creamy mouthfeel. Big plus that you can find this beer everywhere. Will even show in bars plagued by Budweiser and the like.

Characteristics: creamy dark
Review by Jon Pederson

Rating: 70

Jon Pederson

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Mount Vernon, WA

Jan. 14th, 2009 at 9:39 a.m.

Comment:
Pretty safe stout if you are looking for consistent taste. I think it comes in a little thin in flavor though.

Characteristics: dry smooth
Review by ricburwal

Rating: 80

ricburwal

drank this beer from a Pint glass

Jan. 14th, 2009 at 11:44 a.m.

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Review by Chris Merritt

Rating: 66

Chris Merritt

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Dallas, TX

Jan. 14th, 2009 at 12:06 p.m.

Comment:
A decent stout, but pretty boring for my taste. I’m always hoping for more notes and flavors every time I have one, but disappointed every time. I like more “interestingness” in my beers, whereas this always goes down creamy, smokey, and flat. Meh.

Characteristics: creamy dark flat smokey smooth
Review by Steve Smith

Rating: 80

Steve Smith

drank this beer from a Pint glass in South Bend, IN

Jan. 14th, 2009 at 3:31 p.m.

Comment:
A great beer. Nothing complicated, but simple, flavorful, and satisfying. Actually a great all-night beer because it’s light and relatively low in alcohol. Make sure you get it from a bar that will take it’s time at the tap. A true Guinness pour should take at least a few minutes.

Also, a great mixer with other beers/ciders.

Characteristics: dark smooth toasty
Review by walker

Rating: 70

walker

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Chicago, IL

Jan. 14th, 2009 at 3:56 p.m.

Comment:
A pretty delicious beer, but I rarely feel like downing Guinness. I had some the other night at Celtic Crossing. It went just great with the fireplace roaring, the friends chatting, and the pizza man coming in with our ricotta, basil, and fresh tomato pizza.

Characteristics: dark dry flat smooth
Review by the daniel

Rating: 50

the daniel

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Los Angeles, CA

Jan. 14th, 2009 at 4:14 p.m.

Comment:
A passable stout. Nothing more, nothing less.

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Review by Shane

Rating: 70

Shane

drank this beer from a Pint glass in New York, NY

Jan. 14th, 2009 at 4:21 p.m.

Comment:
I remember being totally surprised the first time I drank Guinness. I was expecting something really heavy and found it light and flavorful.

Characteristics: light smooth
Review by Matt Robin

Rating: 85

Matt Robin

drank this beer from a Pint glass in London, London, City of, Great Britain

Jan. 14th, 2009 at 4:25 p.m.

Comment:
Love, love, love Guinness Draught! :)

Where some versions of Guinness can taste a bit bitter and as strong as they look, the draught version seems absolutely spot-on for a stout, creamy and highly-drinkable.

Originally, I used to abuse drinking this wonderful beer - my ‘warm-up’ drink for nights-out for awhile (first 6-10 pints of the night!)…and I used to drink it fast too! What a waste! These days though, I really do take my time a bit more with Guinness Draught…(still goes down well though, hehe!)

Characteristics: creamy dark drinkable
Review by Andy Sternberg

Rating: 88

Andy Sternberg

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Los Angeles, CA

Jan. 15th, 2009 at 1:01 a.m.

Comment:
This is my standby — however, the enjoyability varies greatly depending on how well the bar takes care of maintaining it’s kegs and serving tubes. Nitro is a must. A proper Guinness is better than water.

Characteristics: black easy head rich smooth
Review by Stefan

Rating: 84

Stefan

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Umeå, Vasterbottens Lan, Sweden

Jan. 15th, 2009 at 7:01 a.m.

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Review by grahambancroft

Rating: 97

grahambancroft

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

Jan. 15th, 2009 at 4:53 p.m.

Comment:
Has to be one of my all time favourites, it’s almost like food! Had many a pint in Dublin and have since found a local Pub that serves a near on duplicate. Has never given me a hangover, which is nice.

Guinness, It’s good for you.

Characteristics: creamy semi-sweet smooth
Review by Ted

Rating: 77

Ted

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Galway, Galway, Ireland

Jan. 15th, 2009 at 6:55 p.m.

Comment:
Classic.

Characteristics: drinkable light
Review by Stephen Caver

Rating: 83

Stephen Caver

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Irvine, CA

Jan. 15th, 2009 at 10:57 p.m.

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Review by slurve

Rating: 83

slurve

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

Jan. 16th, 2009 at 2:04 a.m.

Comment:
No reviews needed for this one. It’s a classic. My drink of choice these days is a Blacksmith. Smithwicks on the bottom, Guinness on the top. Tasty stuff.

Characteristics: black creamy heavy smooth
Review by Eoghan McCabe

Rating: 89

Eoghan McCabe

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

Jan. 16th, 2009 at 11:54 a.m.

Comment:
You haven’t had Guinness until you’ve had it in Mulligan’s in Dublin. Deep stuff.

Characteristics: brown coffee dark amber
Review by Mr. Benner

Rating: 75

Mr. Benner

drank this beer from a Pint glass in East Los Angeles, CA

Jan. 17th, 2009 at 2:51 p.m.

Comment:
It’s hard to ever go wrong with a Guinness. It goes with everything. My wife even makes a chocolate cake with it in there.

Characteristics: creamy dark delicious heavenly heavy
Review by Natalie Greco

Rating: 85

Natalie Greco

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Seattle, WA

Jan. 17th, 2009 at 3:37 p.m.

Comment:
A classic, must-try for everyone. I’m not a fan in general of stouts, but I make an exception here.

Characteristics: creamy dark heavy smooth toasty
Review by Rich

Rating: 85

Rich

drank this beer from a Pint glass in London, London, City of, Great Britain

Jan. 17th, 2009 at 5:41 p.m.

Comment:
In a good quality house with trusted taps, this is my long-session ale of choice. Champion.

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Review by troyfoley

Rating: 86

troyfoley

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

Jan. 17th, 2009 at 9:01 p.m.

Comment:
My favorite go-to beer. Great from a pint, can, or bottle. Had the pleasure of drinking it in Dublin and it so smooth with no bitter aftertaste. Great.

Characteristics: clean smooth
Review by Dave S.

Rating: 75

Dave S.

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Jan. 19th, 2009 at 11:57 a.m.

Comment:
Will happily order a Guinness if the beer list isn’t overly interesting. There are better options, sure, but as a fallback Guinness is always a great choice. Creamy and smooth, with a nice toasted flavour.

(Though it should be noted that there’s a huge difference between Guinness from a pub that knows how to pour it well, and Guinness from a floating widget can. The latter gets a significantly lower rating.)

Characteristics: creamy toasted
Review by DavidMead

Rating: 80

DavidMead

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Willowick, OH

Jan. 19th, 2009 at 7:11 p.m.

Comment:
The best pints of Guinness I’ve had were consumed in Dublin. It just seemed lighter and had more flavour.

Most places in the UK & USA serve pretty decent pints, but you can get a bad ‘un (ice-cold & watery). Always a good stand-by for a first pint in a new pub/bar.

Characteristics: dark smooth toasty
Review by Jason Weaver

Rating: 86

Jason Weaver

drank this beer from a Pint glass in College Station, TX

Jan. 21st, 2009 at 7:17 a.m.

Comment:
Dark and smooth. It’s fantastic poured from draft.

Characteristics: creamy dark smooth toasty
Review by Jason

Rating: 87

Jason

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Springfield, MO

Jan. 21st, 2009 at 4:06 p.m.

Comment:
My favorite beer for the longest time. It’s become so common that it has lost that special quality though. Great taste, and extremely smooth.

I’ve had this beer in probably ten different states, and three different countries, Ireland being one of them. It always makes me happy.

Characteristics: rich smooth stout
Review by JustinK

Rating: 80

JustinK

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Seattle, WA

Jan. 21st, 2009 at 9:48 p.m.

Comment:
Always a solid choice in a pint. Really wanting to test in native country.

Characteristics: creamy rich stout
Review by Remi

Rating: 85

Remi

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Spokane, WA

Jan. 22nd, 2009 at 1:55 p.m.

Comment:
Underrated classic. I once went on a Guinness diet and dropped a good deal of weight. Then I gained it back. I blame the Black Butte.

Characteristics: creamy dark light smooth
Review by Kyle P. Johnson

Rating: 86

Kyle P. Johnson

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Seattle, WA

Jan. 22nd, 2009 at 2:45 p.m.

Comment:
A German classic and one of our favorites.

Characteristics: creamy dark
Review by Ben

Rating: 73

Ben

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Springfield, MO

Jan. 22nd, 2009 at 5:51 p.m.

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Review by tkaemming

Rating: 63

tkaemming

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Springfield, MO

Jan. 22nd, 2009 at 6:49 p.m.

Comment:
Not bad on tap, but nothing special, either. Great appearance, but a boring malt character (think watered-down roasted malt, hint of espresso beans) and an equally uninteresting aroma. The mouthfeel is good and somewhat creamy on tap, but is still a little thin for what I’d consider a good stout.

Overall, it’s a good choice for restaurants where all else you’d find is Budweiser/Miller products, but nothing worth seeking out or foregoing a different beer of its style.

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Review by Dan Reedy

Rating: 71

Dan Reedy

drank this beer from a Pint glass

Jan. 23rd, 2009 at 2:04 p.m.

Comment:
The “gateway” stout for me and for many others. Not too bad if on tap. A good pub atmosphere increased the appeal if nothing else is available.

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Review by brendan

Rating: 85

brendan

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Cleveland, OH

Jan. 26th, 2009 at 8:53 a.m.

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Review by jake74

Rating: 84

jake74

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

Jan. 27th, 2009 at 1:32 p.m.

Comment:
Thrown out of the Guinness Factory in Dublin for being too drunk, before lunch time…

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Review by enygma

Rating: 93

enygma

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Dallas, TX

Jan. 29th, 2009 at 7:40 p.m.

Comment:
One of my standbys and favorites - nice, rich flavor combined with that lovely creamy head…perfection. I could sip on these all night long (it’ll fill ya up, trust me)

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Review by kurthurst

Rating: 87

kurthurst

drank this beer from a Pint glass

Jan. 31st, 2009 at 8:29 p.m.

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Characteristics: dark chocolate full flavoured
Review by TypeMicah

Rating: 84

TypeMicah

drank this beer from a Pint glass in New York, NY

Jan. 31st, 2009 at 11:43 p.m.

Comment:
Guinness used to be my all-time favorite beer. These days, I’m less sure…and the reason for that is that (in my experience) it varies greatly from place to place. Also, I don’t really care for it out of a bottle or can. I’m pretty confident, though, that if/when I grab a pint of Guinness in Ireland, it will once again reign supreme as my favorite beer of all time. It will always be one of my favorites, regardless.

Characteristics: creamy dark delicious rich smooth
Review by Stephen Wyatt Bush

Rating: 85

Stephen Wyatt Bush

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Chattanooga, TN

Feb. 6th, 2009 at 10:37 a.m.

Comment:
Like dessert, but better.

Characteristics: chocolaty dark smooooooooth
Review by elmazz

Rating: 86

elmazz

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Portland, OR

Feb. 7th, 2009 at 2:49 p.m.

Comment:
As smooth as it gets.

Characteristics: smooooooooth
Review by Brian Flanagan

Rating: 82

Brian Flanagan

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

Feb. 7th, 2009 at 3:43 p.m.

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Characteristics: dark full-bodied smooth
Review by Xoc

Rating: 79

Xoc

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Zwolle, Overijssel, Netherlands

Feb. 8th, 2009 at 12:40 p.m.

Comment:
One of the first thing I noticed while drinking this stout was the smoothness of its foam.

Light, yet spicy.

Characteristics: dark smooth
Review by Wilk

Rating: 90

Wilk

drank this beer from a Pint glass

Feb. 12th, 2009 at 3:48 p.m.

Comment:
There’s something about a Guinness that either captivates or repels you, (and that something changes depending on who you ask) it is just that sort of brew. The thing that I enjoy most is the presentation of a properly poured pint. I enjoy the middle of the pint the most, where the beer warms just a little bit and that seems to really enhance the flavor.

Characteristics: clean finish dark delicious porter
Review by Cory Collier

Rating: 90

Cory Collier

drank this beer from a Pint glass

Feb. 18th, 2009 at 2:52 p.m.

Comment:
This is my staple beer. Much like a hillbilly drinks Bud Light, I drink Guinness. It’s consistently awesome. Strange thing about Guinness, is how much bottled Guinness sucks. Strange.

Characteristics: smooth
Review by Jeff Forcier

Rating: 60

Jeff Forcier

drank this beer from a Bottle

Feb. 18th, 2009 at 6:10 p.m.

Comment:
Hopefully it was the fact that I had it out of a bottle, but I didn’t find Guinness all that good. It wasn’t as thick as I’d been expecting (compared to another dark, chocolatey beer I had the other day) and the taste was similarly lacking.

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Review by Jannygirl

Rating: 76

Jannygirl

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Cleveland, OH

Feb. 18th, 2009 at 7:16 p.m.

Comment:
Guinness is a meal. It’s the only dark beer I love to drink AND love to watch. Gross out of a bottle, absolutely delicious from a tap.

Characteristics: creamy dark rich smooth toasty
Review by theprint

Rating: 1

theprint

drank this beer from a Pint glass

Feb. 26th, 2009 at 3:10 p.m.

Comment:
Why people love this beer is beyond me. I’ve tried. I’ve tried it on its own, mixed, ice cold, lukewarm. It’s awful.

Guinness is too sweet and too bitter at the same time. It’s thick and seems to expand in my mouth, when I try to drink it.

Disgusting.

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Review by Slack

Rating: 80

Slack

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

Feb. 28th, 2009 at 10:12 a.m.

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Review by Matt Lewis

Rating: 75

Matt Lewis

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Cincinnati, OH

March 3rd, 2009 at 7:40 p.m.

Comment:
Not something I ever order unless it is in an Irish Car Bomb. The smooth creamy richness though leaves it something to be desired when a delicious porter is not an option. A decent desert beer something of a staple that must be tried.

Characteristics: creamy dark rich smooth
Review by Jon Jordan

Rating: 80

Jon Jordan

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Addison, TX

March 8th, 2009 at 8:55 p.m.

Comment:
A staple on my list of go to beers. Such a smooth drink, and it doesn’t hurt that it can be mixed with most other beers.

Favorite mix: Guinness and Sam Adams Boston Lager

Characteristics: creamy dark refreshing smooth
Review by Joe_G

Rating: 60

Joe_G

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Joplin, MO

March 9th, 2009 at 5:32 p.m.

Comment:
Acceptable beer and considered a classic by many.

Nothing special and horribly over hyped, but one can do worse.

What flavor it has is good, it just doesn’t have much of it. Very watery all in all and a far cry from the superior (yet less popular) Guinness Extra Stout.

I won’t completely dog it.. I’ll drink a Guinness draft on occasion… having said that, with stouts like Rogue Shakespeare, Bell’s Expedition, Samuel Smith’s Imperial/Oatmeal and Stone Russian Imperial.. there are clearly better out there.

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Review by Jack Huang

Rating: 80

Jack Huang

drank this beer from a Pint glass in New York, NY

March 9th, 2009 at 9:29 p.m.

Comment:
This beer is too thick and creamy for me to like downing more than two in a night.

However, those two go down wonderfully, though only when served cold, which helps to mask its heavy roasted — almost burnt — overtones.

Characteristics: bitter creamy dark heavy smooth thick
Review by Eric DeLabar

Rating: 90

Eric DeLabar

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Catasauqua, PA

March 10th, 2009 at 5:22 a.m.

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Review by geeklimit

Rating: 75

geeklimit

drank this beer from a Pint glass

March 10th, 2009 at 7:55 a.m.

Comment:
Nice beer, exactly what you’d look for in a non-watery pint.

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Review by Fajita

Rating: 80

Fajita

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Austin, TX

March 10th, 2009 at 1:49 p.m.

Comment:
Guiness Draught is one of my long-time favorites. It has a full flavor that never lets you down. It got me hooked on dark beers.

While I will never turn down a Guiness, I regularly find myself looking to try new dark beers, Fuller’s - London Porter for instance.

Characteristics: bittersweet damn damn damn dark
Review by Big D (Iowa)

Rating: 97

Big D (Iowa)

drank this beer from a Pint glass

March 11th, 2009 at 7:35 p.m.

Comment:
Beer drinkers are divided in to two groups. Those who enjoy Guinness and those who scared to try it. It suffers from the “Dark Beer” tag, but is in fact a very easy drinking beer. MY advise to all those that are too scared to even try it, “Be afraid, very afraid.” That will leave more for me!

Characteristics: easy-drinking full roasty
Review by Matthew

Rating: 90

Matthew

drank this beer from a Pint glass

March 12th, 2009 at 1:29 p.m.

Comment:
Great stout, smooth and creamy. Although it is not the best beer, as if any could attain that level, in the world it is great. There are a couple of places locally that actually perform a proper pour, and the last glass I had was at Fiddler’s Green in a pint glass.

Characteristics: chocolate smokey smooth
Review by alexwolfe

Rating: 97

alexwolfe

drank this beer from a Pint glass

March 12th, 2009 at 2:05 p.m.

Comment:
My Favorite beer period. Nothing quite like it

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Review by Zach Hale

Rating: 75

Zach Hale

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Seattle, WA

March 12th, 2009 at 3:31 p.m.

Comment:
A solid beer that elicits a periodic craving. It’s unique and holds its ground, but I’m always left wishing it had more of a bite to it. It’s just too smooth.

Characteristics: mellow smooth
Review by Fioratti

Rating: 72

Fioratti

drank this beer from a Pint glass in São Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil

March 12th, 2009 at 6:16 p.m.

Comment:
Good beer. But for just one or two pints.

Characteristics: ale
Review by hey_phatalbert

Rating: 61

hey_phatalbert

drank this beer from a Pint glass in San Luis Obispo, CA

March 13th, 2009 at 11:44 a.m.

Comment:
Safe choice when surrounded by a Bud Coors taps. No outstanding flavor profile best from the tap.

Characteristics: dark somewhat bland
Review by magnj

Rating: 75

magnj

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Raritan, NJ

March 13th, 2009 at 7:02 p.m.

Comment:
Smooth and chocolaty. Real smooth, tasty, and drinkable stout for an everyday sipper. A little thin, that may be from the nitro though I’m not sure.

Characteristics: chocolaty smooth
Review by ciaran_lee

Rating: 65

ciaran_lee

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

March 15th, 2009 at 9:43 a.m.

Comment:
Guinness is dependable. It’s inoffensive (for me anyway), and is my favourite of the mass market beers. I like it best with seafood, on the west coast of Ireland.

Characteristics: solid
Review by Lobsterman

Rating: 59

Lobsterman

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Portland, ME

March 16th, 2009 at 2:32 p.m.

Comment:
Try as I might I find it BOOOORing! It’s not strong enough to defend itself. Still if I had to choose between it or say Bud,Miller,Coors,PBR, etc., Well set me up barkeep!

Characteristics: creamy smooth weak
Review by scredsfan

Rating: 65

scredsfan

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Aiken, SC

March 17th, 2009 at 7:30 a.m.

Comment:
I agree with some of the reviewers above. Though Guinness is very smooth, it’s almost too smooth. It felt a lttle thin, and after the thick cramy head dissipated, there wasn’t much there. I guess after trying some of the Imperial Stouts that are out there, Guinness is, as some of my colleagues above have said, boring.

Characteristics: roasty smooth thin
Review by BronxBeer

Rating: 65

BronxBeer

drank this beer from a Pint glass

March 18th, 2009 at 3:45 p.m.

Comment:
Not an every day type of beer, you have to be in the mood; however it is surprisingly light for its color and goes down with no great fuss. A good Tap Temp and pour make a world of difference. One of my old standards, but worth it if done right.

Characteristics: roasty
Review by obsidianspider

Rating: 75

obsidianspider

drank this beer from a Pint glass in York, PA

March 19th, 2009 at 8:25 a.m.

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Characteristics: dark
Review by Geminder

Rating: 85

Geminder

drank this beer from a Pint glass in San Jose, CA

March 27th, 2009 at 5:18 p.m.

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Review by nilok

Rating: 75

nilok

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

March 27th, 2009 at 8:10 p.m.

Comment:
This is fantastic on tap in Ireland. One of the most comforting, rich, creamy and delicious things you can ask for.

In the states, I have a very mixed experience with it. On tap, it’s decent, but not amazing. In the bottles/cans I feel like the foaming thing they stick at the bottom gives it a chemical aftertaste.

Characteristics: creamy dark rich
Review by boog_5000

Rating: 85

boog_5000

drank this beer from a Pint glass in New York, NY

April 8th, 2009 at 1:32 p.m.

Comment:
Last night I introduced a Car Bomb to an Irish woman. I was told, “We don’t fuck with our Guinness, we don’t fuck with our Jameson’s, and Bailey’s is for little girls.” She liked it anyway.

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Review by dhouse

Rating: 70

dhouse

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

April 13th, 2009 at 5:44 p.m.

Comment:
My love of Guinness has waned over the years. I still like but I find it not as complex now. Kinda bland. Maybe it’s just too familiar. Don’t know. Had it in Dublin and the magic just wasn’t there anymore.

Characteristics: smooth
Review by hfrog355

Rating: 84

hfrog355

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Fort Worth, TX

April 17th, 2009 at 1:43 p.m.

Comment:
Great beer. Extremely smooth. Not for summer though.

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Review by kdeming

Rating: 70

kdeming

drank this beer from a Pint glass

April 18th, 2009 at 10:13 p.m.

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Review by JolsonB

Rating: 91

JolsonB

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Durham, NC

April 21st, 2009 at 7:06 p.m.

Comment:
It wasn’t until I turned 30 that I truly appreciated the flavor and unbelievably delicious taste of Guinness. I am in love with Guinness right now - it’s the closest I’ve come to experiencing a perfectly brewed beer.

Characteristics: creamy delicious surprisingly delicate yet robust
Review by Kyle Fiedler

Rating: 92

Kyle Fiedler

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Woburn, MA

April 22nd, 2009 at 10:26 a.m.

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Review by Wren

Rating: 65

Wren

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Santa Monica, CA

April 24th, 2009 at 7:22 p.m.

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Review by mwalsh

Rating: 82

mwalsh

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

May 1st, 2009 at 8:52 p.m.

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Review by Jonathan Stegall

Rating: 80

Jonathan Stegall

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Atlanta, GA

May 29th, 2009 at 12:53 p.m.

Comment:
Great beer in its own right. Some days, I’m just in the mood for a Guinness and will get it, regardless, but in general I think it really shines when the beer list is not incredibly exciting. It is, of course, best when it comes from a good tap.

Characteristics: creamy dark irish refreshing smooth
Review by GoldenChild

Rating: 10

GoldenChild

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Gaylord, MI

May 30th, 2009 at 6:10 p.m.

Comment:
I just dont like it! i am a big fan of dark beers but this one is just way way to flat for me alls the widget does is give it head then its gone. expect a flat beer when you drink Guinness.

Characteristics: flat
Review by bethhall

Rating: 88

bethhall

drank this beer from a Bottle in San Diego, CA

June 18th, 2009 at 1:58 p.m.

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Characteristics: caramel dark oakey
Review by alexnigri

Rating: 70

alexnigri

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

June 30th, 2009 at 11:19 a.m.

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Characteristics: creamy dark toasted
Review by Spirits Lady

Rating: 90

Spirits Lady

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Nashville, TN

July 1st, 2009 at 4:23 p.m.

Comment:
Guinness, the Irish stout, derives its thick creamy head from the beer mixing with nitrogen during the traditional two-step pour. I’ve been know to send a Guinness back if it isn’t poured correctly.

Characteristics: coffee creamy
Review by zobo77

Rating: 18

zobo77

drank this beer from a Pint glass

July 2nd, 2009 at 12:40 p.m.

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Review by vito613

Rating: 67

vito613

drank this beer from a Pint glass in San Marcos, TX

July 23rd, 2009 at 7:09 a.m.

Comment:
This is an average beer that has stood the test of time for some reason. Seems a little flat out of the can with the widget but a little better out of the tap.

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Review by trailtate

Rating: 70

trailtate

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Houston, TX

Aug. 2nd, 2009 at noon

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Characteristics: creamy dark
Review by Brian Forth

Rating: 74

Brian Forth

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Spokane, WA

Aug. 6th, 2009 at 8:14 p.m.

Comment:
Sometimes I’m just in the mood for a Guiness, though I will only order it when it’s on a tap. The score goes down in the can with the little insert and plummets out of the bottle.

Characteristics: creamy dark thick
Review by TomFoolery

Rating: 89

TomFoolery

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Sedalia, MO

Aug. 14th, 2009 at 2:12 p.m.

Comment:
Midnight black with characteristic effervescent bubbles forming a thick creamy head! SMOOOOTH. All around good drinking brew. Don’t be afraid of the dark!

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Review by flexdaddy

Rating: 85

flexdaddy

drank this beer from a Pint glass

Aug. 30th, 2009 at 10:36 a.m.

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Review by IRISH2009

Rating: 97

IRISH2009

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

Sept. 10th, 2009 at 4:07 p.m.

Comment:
Must taste a pint in Ireland before you are able to make a decision.

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Review by bs529

Rating: 59

bs529

drank this beer from a Pint glass

Oct. 14th, 2009 at 1:04 p.m.

Comment:
Meh. The Budweiser of stouts.

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Review by RSbirdman22

Rating: 90

RSbirdman22

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Greenville, SC

Dec. 13th, 2009 at 12:15 p.m.

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Characteristics: coffee dark dry smooth
Review by SirPsycho

Rating: 97

SirPsycho

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Virginia Beach, VA

Dec. 13th, 2009 at 7:19 p.m.

Comment:
To me, the ultimate in enjoyment. Full bodied, rich in character and taste. The standard for other dark beers, and with good reason.

Characteristics: dark full refreshing rich robust
Review by Marina Martin

Rating: 95

Marina Martin

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Seattle, WA

Dec. 26th, 2009 at 6:59 a.m.

Comment:
I love Guinness so much that I’ve made it my life’s goal to have one in every country in the world. Simply delicious — like a meal in itself. Cold, creamy, thick perfection.

Characteristics: creamy stout
Review by johnny

Rating: 97

johnny

drank this beer from a Pint glass in Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

Jan. 27th, 2010 at 8 p.m.

Comment:
The King of all beers. Can be messed up with a bad pour, 16oz glass or dirty lines, but at it’s best smooth and creamy. Doesn’t get any better.

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