Guinness Stout Draught Beer Review

When this draft (or draught) was put in front of me at a restaurant I could smell the slight sweetness of it. There wasn’t an alcohol odor which gives me the chills – in a bad way! The aroma was mild- another plus for me.

In front of me was a ¼ inch tan head. It lasted right up until the glass was empty. The head left a swirl of lace. This creamy beer had somewhat of a thick, milky texture with little carbonation.

Guinness is made with barley, water, hops and yeast. It was thick, rich, and heavy. I thought it easy to swallow; smooth and it left no aftertaste. In what might seem to be a contradiction it is a mild beer which belies its color and texture.

I’d call it a nutty coffee flavored beer with an ABV (alcohol by volume) of 4.2%, which is slightly below average.

Three of us drank it at this particular time. I had mine with a salad topped with chicken; my husband a salad topped with shrimp and Rob had ribs. Drink it alone or with snacks.

Guinness is brewed in Dublin. There are 148 calories in a 12- ounce glass. Guinness is best served at close to 43 degrees F.