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It had to be done. I was in no hurry to post my review for this one, but there are so many commercials running for it that it seemed an appropriate time.
It’s nice to have a new Guinness product to try, but it has a lot to live up to with that name. I expected it to be different than regular old Guinness and it was, but not in a good way. They used a few different types of malt that gave it a different character than what we are used to with a Guinness. It was sure to be compared to the Guinness we all know (and most of us love) and I wanted it to be something more special than the original (with such a big anniversary and all), but it just wasn’t. Even if this one were staying on the market for a long while I would be sticking with Guinness Draught.
Brewery: St. James’s Gate Brewery (Ireland)
Name: Guinness 250th Anniversary Stout
Style: Dry Stout
ABV: 5.0%
Tasting Notes: Stored in the wine fridge and served in a pint glass.
Aroma: Some roasted barley/malt aroma but not too much. No real hop aroma. Slight metallic note.
Appearance: Deep drown to black in color with some reddish tint at the edges. Four (plus) finger, light coffee color head that has great retention and a heavy trail. All but opaque.
Flavor: Some roasted grain with a hint of bitterness and some sharpness. Some cloying with the finish. Better as it warms, but not much flavor overall.
Mouthfeel: Medium body (lighter than appearance would suggest). Slight creaminess and some astringency at finish.
Overall Impressions: Not nearly as enjoyable as regular old Guinness Draught. Glad to try, but no need to have again.
Grade: C (maybe C+)
Guinness 250th Anniversary Stout
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