GUINNESS? GOODNESS... CANADA!
Greetings,
Guinness Stout (Brewed in Canada for US market)
Appearance: A frothy, light brown tan head of foam comprised of not small bubbles. The effect was a layer of glistening froth that floated atop a very deep garnet red crystal clear brew.
Aroma: The aroma of Concord grape jelly hid behind an almost-burnt caramel essence.
Mouth feel: A creamy mouth-feel with a medium body was bolstered by...
Flavor: ... tangs of both highly roasted malt and an ever-so-slight citric hop whisper.
Finish: The final effect is a smooth sweet coffee with a grapefruit (yes, I said grapefruit) citric/metallic finish that doesn't hang around for long.
Comments:
First a caveat - This brew was poured at between 60-65F.
It was also sampled before I read the part of the label that said "Bottled and brewed by Guinness Brewing Company, New Brunswick, Canada. Product of Canada."
Before that I was ready to write a comment on how where, when and why you taste a brew affects your reaction to that brew. I was about to blame the fact that it is 1100 on a Friday morning in a home-office environment on my reaction to this brew. I was especially confused about the grape jelly flavors.
Then I read the label and felt a lot better...
VITAL STATISTICS:
Alcohol Content: 5 abv.
http://www.guinness.com/us_en/
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Cheers!
Peter LaFrance
