Who else drinks Guinness? Please no haters(best method post #83!!!)

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Well its been about a month but I think this will be a Guinness friday. This is for those of you that will be drinking Guinness tonight. :cheers:
 
i sent CB a GUINNESS hat ( same hat as mine in the picture) for christmas and he sent me this badass shirt, thanx again bro 👍

 
No problem bro. Thank you for the hat. :dopey: :) I also have a matching T-shirt and I am glad your shirt fit. Oh yeah Heather got me Guinness boxers too. :lol:
 
You don't just drink it then, you wear it. Do you happen to have Guinness wallpaper as well ;).
 
Man, I've been looking for a Guiness hat in the stores aronud here, bt I can't find a good one that fits. That hat you guys have is cool.
 
Had a few Guinness' (Guinni?) on new year's eve - delicious way to start the evening that eventually resulted in me praying devoutly to the Porcelain God.
 
The Porcelain God has never demanded my attention, nor shall he ever. I can say that 2 Guinni sort of lowers your apetite for any more drinks, or anything at all for that matter. :lol: I do enjoy a mug of Guiness to start, followed by short glass of Crown Royal later in the night. The latter is a rare but delicious happening, though. I like sipping some Crown or Patron (Gran, because my uncle keeps a bottle handy for get togethers). It makes me feel rich. :)
 
KieranMurphy
You need more drinking practice if you've hit your limit at 2 pints of Guinness.
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I have to agree with that. It is rare that I have less than 4 of whatever I am drinking.



BTW, CB, nice find on that shirt.
 
KieranMurphy
You need more drinking practice if you've hit your limit at 2 pints of Guinness.


KM.
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I suppose so, but I'll wait until I'm actually old enough to drink regularly. My friends usually suggest we go get something to eat, but I usually say something like "I'm not hungry anymore." But that's okay, because I'd rather drink two pints of deliciousness than seven cans of crap. :sly:
 
The plural of Guinness is not Guinni, but Guinnessesesh.
I haven't been able to read the full thread, but virtually freezing the can (0º-4ºC) and using a chilled glass is the closest i've been able to get to a pub pint. I used to work in a pub, and presentation is about 60% of a good pint. The glass should always be clean & dry, but not chilled. Always pull the tap towards you, never push it away (no gas this way), and never, ever rush it. Pull at 45º angle, and don't let the spout touch the top of the pint. Allow it to settle before serving.
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One pint is never enough, 4 pints is the start of a great night, I generally stop drinking after 8 or 9, Guinness kinda fills you up. Usually that when I'll start on the Jimmys!
 
To be honest, I have yet to have a Guinness. I'm still a bit short of legal drinking age here in America (more than 6, less than 10 months short), so its a bit more difficult to get what you want easily. Thus, I settle for whats around, or what is offered to me... Normally it is Budweiser (Bud Select is really good...) or Miller (acceptable at best, I guess). Yes, I enjoy a classic American "pale-ale," but a good lager is nice to have once in a while as well, thus Sam Adams gets a vote too.
 
has anybody ever drank SMITHWICKS ??? i found a place that sells it and it is very very good. 👍

Smithwick's:

Smithwick's is an Irish red ale style beer from Kilkenny in Ireland. It originated from and is still brewed at 'St. Francis abbey Brewery' in the city. Known as 'Smithwicks Brewery' until c.2000, it was founded 1710 by the Franciscan monks and later the name Smithwicks came from John Smithwick. It has the ruins of the original Franciscan abbey in its grounds. It is the major ale producer in Ireland. It was purchased from Irish Ale Breweries in 1965 by Guinness and is now, along with Guinness, part of Diageo.
From the early '60s until the mid '80s, Smithwicks was probably the second most popular beer in Ireland after Guinness.
When pronouncing the name, the 'W' is silent. In Ireland, it is generally pronounced as 'Smithicks', 'Smitticks', 'Smidicks' or 'Smeth-icks'. The variation of pronunciations is mostly due to differing accent and dialects of the Irish. When ordering in the US, 'Smithicks' is the preferred method, while 'Smiddicks' is the most prevalent pronunciation in Canada.

Smithwick's ale billboard


  • Smithwick's Draught has a ruby red tone with a stable, but slightly thin head. Its texture is smooth and refined, with a bitter and complex finish. Although of lesser fame than Guinness, Smithwicks is often regarded as the 'local favourite' amongst Irish pubgoers. In 2004, Diageo PLC began distribution in the USA. Smithwick's had previously been marketed in Canada with great success.
  • Smithwick's Barley Wine is now brewed by Macardle Moore Brewery another Guinness-owned brewery.
  • Kilkenny Cream Ale is a similar beer to Smithwick's Draught, however it has a cream head similar to Guinness and has a stronger taste (more bitter than Smithwicks). The 'Kilkenny' name was originally used during the '80's and '90's to market a stronger version of Smithwick's for the European and Canadian market due to difficulty in pronunciation of the word Smithwicks; but it now refers to a similar yet distinctly different beer.


Smithwick's logo
 
Smithwick's is very nice, plus it doesn't inflict the same level of carnage on your bowels on the morning after. It's not as tasty as a lovely pint of Guinness though...
 
DRIFT GOD
it was founded 1710 by the Franciscan monks
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I love Smithwick's. I like it mixed with Guinness in what my local bar calls a Blacksmith. Smithwick's is probably my favorite Irish beer.

There must be something about Franciscan monks and good beer. One of my favorite German beers is Franziskaner Weissbier. It got its name because the brewery was next to a Franciscan monestary.

Their label even includes an image of what they call the Franciscan Friar.
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I like to call him the happy monk, because he just looks so satisfied after finishing off that mug. Somewhere on their Web site they even have an animated GIF with him rubbing his belly.

Here it is:

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I guess I now have two things to help choose beer:
1) It follows the Bavarian Purity Law of 1516.
2) Has something to do with Franciscan Monks.
 
FoolKiller
I love Smithwick's. I like it mixed with Guinness in what my local bar calls a Blacksmith. Smithwick's is probably my favorite Irish beer.
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i will have to try that 👍

FoolKiller
There must be something about Franciscan monks and good beer. One of my favorite German beers is Franziskaner Weissbier. It got its name because the brewery was next to a Franciscan monestary.
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i will look for this also, the place i buy my beer has almost every imported beer :sly:
 
I tried Smithwick's over the weekend and its pretty good. It definetly has that Irish taste to it which is a good thing. Its not as tasty as Guinness but its still pretty good.
 
Casio
That's awesome. And totally avatar worthy! :lol:
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I saw that in another thread I was reading through and immediately had to come over here.

I'm glad someone got a thrill out of it.
 
Has anyone ever tried Guinness with a bit of blackcurrant juice? I tried that yesterday and it tasted quite good.
Apparently, if you go to Ireland and ask for that, you get thrown out of the pub because it ruining the taste(something like that, cant really remember.)

Also do you think theres much difference between Guinness extra cold and regular? I tried both and couldn't really feel the difference.
 
Ah, Guinness with Blackcurrent Juice?

Interesting, a variation on the "Snakebite" (or "Black", depending where you're at, in the country) version, which is half Cider, half Lager and blackcurrent juice.

Apparently, there is a rather dodgy thing to ask for in certain areas of Ireland for a "Black Tan" (I'm think that is what it is also known as, for Guinness and blackcurrent), which may require you to leave the pub rather quicker than you anticipated....

Unfortunately, I am not a beer/lager/cider/draught drinker, as I never really liked the smell and the taste for them. However, this does mean that I am often left with alcohopops and spirit mixers....Not quite something you want to be drinking merely for a quiet night, as invariably it can make one get rather tipsy early on!

Anyone has any thoughts/comments/help to potentially change tastebuds to "like" beers?

Submerged.
 
When I started to drink a while ago I stuck to Alcopops and spirits, I really didnt like the taste of beer. After my first few beers I started to get used to the taste. Now I love the beer, drink it whenever Im thirsty now instead of a coke, It really hits the spot. I love the smell too.

Just have a small bottle every now and again instead of the spirits etc... and you will get used to it soon and then love it!
Try the Budweisers first, their not too strong or bitter.

Do you like Snakebite's btw?
 
Submerged
Unfortunately, I am not a beer/lager/cider/draught drinker, as I never really liked the smell and the taste for them. However, this does mean that I am often left with alcohopops and spirit mixers....Not quite something you want to be drinking merely for a quiet night, as invariably it can make one get rather tipsy early on!
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When attending a wedding reception with my in-laws I realized that the only beer available was American varieties (not even a trendy Heineken). So, I was drinking rum and coke but wanted to avoid getting tipsy in front of my wife's family. So, I ordered a rum and coke and a coke - no ice. The coke came in a larger cup so I drank enough of it and then poured the rum and coke in. I coudl barely taste the rum, but the alcohol content was lowered down to about that of beer so intoxication was a much slower process.

Anyone has any thoughts/comments/help to potentially change tastebuds to "like" beers?

Submerged.
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Well, in my case a friend in college had a keg party while I was working, but the next night still had over half a keg left (started with two). So, I went over and we played different drinking games with his roommates. Half a keg later and I didn't notice anymore.

Then I began to experiment and try different beers. Some are horrible. Never ever drink Bluegrass Brewing Company, or BBC, beer (and I am from Kentucky), and IPAs are only for the bravest men out there. There are hundreds of different kinds of beer out there. My wife absolutely hates most beer but she likes Woodchuck cider (can that really count?), Corona Light, and Red Stripe. So, you will find something that isn't too bad on your taste buds. But to start avoid a bitter beer or something that is heavy on the hops, unless you decide you like hopiness.

I found my personal tastes are traditional Bavarian recipes and many wheat beers. After you have been drinking something you like try a similar dark beer (if the same company makes a dark, then get that). If you can stomach that then move up to Guinness. Some people love it and others hate it, but don't judge it until you get used to beer in general.
 
FoolKiller
When attending a wedding reception with my in-laws I realized that the only beer available was American varieties (not even a trendy Heineken). So, I was drinking rum and coke but wanted to avoid getting tipsy in front of my wife's family. So, I ordered a rum and coke and a coke - no ice. The coke came in a larger cup so I drank enough of it and then poured the rum and coke in. I coudl barely taste the rum, but the alcohol content was lowered down to about that of beer so intoxication was a much slower process.


Well, in my case a friend in college had a keg party while I was working, but the next night still had over half a keg left (started with two). So, I went over and we played different drinking games with his roommates. Half a keg later and I didn't notice anymore.

Then I began to experiment and try different beers. Some are horrible. Never ever drink Bluegrass Brewing Company, or BBC, beer (and I am from Kentucky), and IPAs are only for the bravest men out there. There are hundreds of different kinds of beer out there. My wife absolutely hates most beer but she likes Woodchuck cider (can that really count?), Corona Light, and Red Stripe. So, you will find something that isn't too bad on your taste buds. But to start avoid a bitter beer or something that is heavy on the hops, unless you decide you like hopiness.

I found my personal tastes are traditional Bavarian recipes and many wheat beers. After you have been drinking something you like try a similar dark beer (if the same company makes a dark, then get that). If you can stomach that then move up to Guinness. Some people love it and others hate it, but don't judge it until you get used to beer in general.
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Lol funny you mention Woodchuck Cider. I went through a phase for many months where that was the only thing I would drink was Woodchuck. I used to buy the variety pack. It would tear my stomach up real bad but it tasted sooo good and I was convinced that it was good for me since it was basically apple juice. :lol:
Heather doesnt drink very often at all but when she does she enjoys Smirnov Ice.
 
Slick Rick
Do you like Snakebite's btw?
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Actually, no. I have had tried it before but that was some time ago. I really should try it again (off a friend of mine...everyone at University seems to be heavy drinkers of it!) and see if I have acquired the taste of it...

FoolKiller
So, I was drinking rum and coke but wanted to avoid getting tipsy in front of my wife's family. So, I ordered a rum and coke and a coke - no ice. The coke came in a larger cup so I drank enough of it and then poured the rum and coke in. I coudl barely taste the rum, but the alcohol content was lowered down to about that of beer so intoxication was a much slower process.
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I did used to do this at home, but used a small amount of Pernod (my preferred spirit) in a beer glass, and filled it up with water. Theoretically, I could ask for the same when in the bar. However, you're going to get a fair few odd looks!

However, it seems that most people will start with Cider first, before graduating onto stronger, more intenstely flavoured beers. I do remember having this quite nicely tasting cider, in a rather large green bottle...It might have been Woodchuck Cider, or a variation on that. However, while it has a sweet tasting flavour at the start...it turned bitter at the end.

Hm. I really must focus on the good taste, rather than the bitterness.

Anyone have Badger's Champion? My father loves the stuff. Seriously loves it. I'm not particularly keen on it....:yuck:

Smirnov Ice is incrediably sweet. And quite :yuck: for me. Used to love it when I first started drinking alcohol. Now it's just too sweet and sugary. Strange.
 
Submerged
However, it seems that most people will start with Cider first, before graduating onto stronger, more intenstely flavoured beers. I do remember having this quite nicely tasting cider, in a rather large green bottle...It might have been Woodchuck Cider, or a variation on that. However, while it has a sweet tasting flavour at the start...it turned bitter at the end.
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I actually discovered cider well after getting deep into my beer research. But a green bottle does sound like Woodchuck. They have two different types of
apple cider, regular and granny smith, and a pear.

As for the bitterness at the end, the most likely cause is that it began to get warm. Guinness does the same to me as it warms up. Something about beer warming just a slight bit makes it begin to become bitter. My favorite beer, Franziskaner, says to store between 42* and 48* F. That is such a tiny range, but as it gets warm I notice a quality difference.

Another possibility is if you have a lot of backwash and it is getting watered down, making it kind of get nasty.

Both of these is why I suggest quick chugging of the last 1/4-1/3 of any beer.
 

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