It is generally agreed that Guinness tastes best on draught. But, instead of buying an entire keg of Guinness and the right apparatus, it’s probably easier to get yourself a bottled or canned version of the drink instead. But which one should you get? Guinness from a can is much closer to the draught experience;…
Guinness has been brewed in St. James’ Gate in Dublin since 1759, and thus has had plenty of time to create a large following. Though the flavor of this beer is one that is loved by many, it is the color that is probably this beer’s most prominent characteristic. There’s a reason that Guinness is…
Although Guinness started its life as a porter, nowadays, it is a traditional Irish stout beer, drunk all over the world. It has been brewed in St. James’ Gate in Dublin since 1759 and thus has had plenty of time to create a large following. Though the flavor of this beer is one that is…
With the average beer drinker becoming more health-conscious, we are also requesting to know more about how our beer is made and what exactly is in it. Guinness is often perceived as a high-calorie beer, as a result of its creamy mouthfeel, and strong taste. Luckily, this isn’t entirely true, depending on the version that…
Although Guinness started its life as a porter, nowadays, it is a traditional Irish stout beer, drunk all over the world. Though Guinness’ color might make you think this is a very heavy and strong beer, it is actually quite sweet. In a nutshell, this is what the beer tastes like; Guinness is a smooth,…
Just like many other large beer brands, think of Stella Artois or Bud Light, Guinness is (no longer) an independent brewery. Instead, Guinness is currently owned by a conglomerate and is part of a large portfolio of brands. In short, here’s everything you need to know: Guinness is owned by Diageo, which is the result…
If you’ve ever enjoyed a Guinness at home, you have probably noticed the plastic ball inside your can. If you’re wondering what this plastic ball is and how it works, you’ve come to the right place! This plastic ball, known as a ‘widget’, is essential to creating the unique mouthfeel and creaminess of Guinness draught….
When you order a pint of Guinness, draught stout is probably what you’re asking for. However, Guinness Extra Stout is the closest to the ‘original’ Guinness that you can get. The actual original isn’t currently available anymore, as Extra Stout replaced it to be more drinkable and appealing to a larger market. So, what is…
Just like many other products, beer is always best the fresher you can get it. But if you’re unable to take a quick trip to Dublin and instead have to settle for a can that’s been shipped across the ocean, it’s good to know of Guinness ever goes bad. In a nutshell, here’s what you…
Guinness is one of the most popular beers in the world. Yuengling’s Black and Tan purports to model a “traditional English half & half”, a mix of dark and light beer. While Guinness enjoys huge international success, Yuengling is a well established brewer from the United States. If you’re wondering which beer is better, you’ve…
