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Ed Rooney · 2 April 2011, 06:54 AM

I had a bottle of Guinness Draught the other night, and they were the new bottle without the widget.

Dislike. I'm just doing cans from now on.

mfer · 2 April 2011, 06:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Rooney

I had a bottle of Guinness Draught the other night, and they were the new bottle without the widget.

Dislike. I'm just doing cans from now on.

You learned a valueable lesson.

Whenever possible, drink Guiness at a pub from the tap.

When that isn't possible, the can will do in a pinch.

The bottle widget, tastes funky!!!!

Grumpy Badger · 2 April 2011, 07:44 AM

I feel your pain!

AK40DJ50 · 2 April 2011, 08:52 AM

Draught in a can is the best home solution for Guinness when you can't get to the pub!

jdc · 2 April 2011, 06:39 PM

I feel your pain. I will pop down my local and have a pint in sympathy

esm · 2 April 2011, 06:45 PM

That is just not on. Guess I will have to drip by my local Irish pub for a pint or two for ya this arvo

Puffy · 3 April 2011, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by esm

That is just not on. Guess I will have to drip by my local Irish pub for a pint or two for ya this arvo

like your thinking dude

i might go see what's in the cupboard! feel like a bit of booze

colpol · 2 April 2011, 07:04 PM

I've found over the years Guinness can be a hit or a miss in a lot of pubs

Sometimes it tastes so good - the pints gone before you know it\ other pubs its bitter. I believe the secret is that it needs to be kept on flow i.e. if you go in & ask for a pint & your the 1st person to ask in a day or so. Not good

Not tired the bottles yet - I keep draught cans in the fridge which a close second to what you get in a good pub

Rolex116520 · 2 April 2011, 09:10 PM

What no widget ?

O tempora , o mores

duffman · 2 April 2011, 09:39 PM

I have had Guinness when I've been abroad and it's never the same as at home. Best pint of Guinness is in Dubin!! I Recommend everyone to come to Ireland and compare! Any of my family from America who were over fell in love with the pints :)

Speed · 3 April 2011, 02:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duffman

I have had Guinness when I've been abroad and it's never the same as at home. Best pint of Guinness is in Dubin!! I Recommend everyone to come to Ireland and compare! Any of my family from America who were over fell in love with the pints :)

I would LOVE to have a pint in Ireland. Ashamed to admit I have not been to your country yet.

marcinthemiddle · 4 April 2011, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Speed

I would LOVE to have a pint in Ireland. Ashamed to admit I have not been to your country yet.

Come to Wales first!

Northers Wales though- 'cause those people 'round Cardiff talk funny...

Grumpy Badger · 4 April 2011, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marcinthemiddle

Come to Wales first!

Northers Wales though- 'cause those people 'round Cardiff talk funny...

Surely you mean, "Caaaaadif" boyo!

Johny · 5 April 2011, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duffman

I have had Guinness when I've been abroad and it's never the same as at home. Best pint of Guinness is in Dubin!! I Recommend everyone to come to Ireland and compare! Any of my family from America who were over fell in love with the pints :)

i think that the stuff in the U.S. is pasturised. i remember drinking it in WASHINGTON D.C.and it wasn't the same.

Rogue884 · 5 April 2011, 10:59 AM

LMAO . . .

If you bought this:

Thinking you were getting this:

You learned a valuable lesson in the difference in Extra Stout and Draught

Again students, this

is not this,

So get one of these

and have a pint

Because we are all just squirrels looking for a nut

smile, the Toucan is watching

Ed Rooney · 5 April 2011, 01:08 PM

Aaaahhh, no.

They actually changed the Draught in the bottle. No widget, and it is now carbonated. It tastes like they mixed a bottle of Extra Stout with Draught.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rogue884

LMAO . . .

If you bought this:

Thinking you were getting this:

You learned a valuable lesson in the difference in Extra Stout and Draught

Again students, this

is not this,

So get one of these

and have a pint

Because we are all just squirrels looking for a nut

smile, the Toucan is watching

Cannop · 5 April 2011, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johny

i think that the stuff in the U.S. is pasturised. i remember drinking it in WASHINGTON D.C.and it wasn't the same.

No matter where you buy your guinness it will have been high gravity brewed and pastuerised. Even in Dublin! It's how it's cared for and dispensed in the pubs and bars that affects the flavour.

EE33 · 5 April 2011, 04:13 PM

Can't beat the Guinness from the tap.

Not a fan of the Guinness draugh with the widget (440ml can @4.4% Alcohol)

Love the Extra Stout, unfortunately it's had it's nuts cut off here and is only rated at 6% instead of 6.8% originally.

Johny · 5 April 2011, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cannop

No matter where you buy your guinness it will have been high gravity brewed and pastuerised. Even in Dublin! It's how it's cared for and dispensed in the pubs and bars that affects the flavour.

or maybe they are right and it doesnt travel

i drank it in a wide range of establishments from cleveland down to phoenix and it all tasted the same. different. the general concensus of opinion was that it was something to do with the E.P.A. importation regs. i would love to taste the stuff that they brew in Nigeria? i think its Nigeria. my favourite pint is in the crown bar in belfast.

srgriff · 2 April 2011, 09:46 PM

I've always preferred any type of beer from a can. I must like the seasoned flavor of aluminum....:)

Grumpy Badger · 2 April 2011, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by srgriff

I've always preferred any type of beer from a can. I must like the seasoned flavor of aluminum....:)

If you've got an old style Sub just lick the bezel between mouthfuls of draft in the pub!

STEELINOX · 3 April 2011, 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

If you've got an old style Sub just lick the bezel between mouthfuls of draft in the pub!

HYDROMAROC · 3 April 2011, 10:42 AM

I am never having another Guinness unless I go back to the gravity bar in Dublin. It was so much better... My wife tried it and she doesn't even like beer...

Trev · 5 April 2011, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by srgriff

I've always preferred any type of beer from a can. I must like the seasoned flavor of aluminum....:)

Cans are actually much better for preserving beer (and no, the can doesn't contribute metallic flavours, that's a myth).

Bottles expose the beer to sun/UV, and are more prone to seal issues. Clear bottles are terrible for this. Ever notice how a brand like Corona sometimes smells extra skunky?

esm · 3 April 2011, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by duffman

I have had Guinness when I've been abroad and it's never the same as at home. Best pint of Guinness is in Dubin!! I Recommend everyone to come to Ireland and compare! Any of my family from America who were over fell in love with the pints :)

Yeah. I heard it's got to do with Guinness doesn't travel very well. Dublin is The Guinness heaven

SkyKing31 · 3 April 2011, 11:10 AM

Everyone feeling pain .... LOL .. I just returned from the pub, and I am feeling NO pain

Tony-GB · 4 April 2011, 12:09 AM

Stick to Dragon stout. Much better than Guinness.

Grumpy Badger · 4 April 2011, 12:59 AM

This post inspired me... I've been fancying a Guinness for days!

I've just come home after picking up a case of the Liffey Water.

The plan for this evening is Jaws on the DVD player and more than a few Guinnesses!

Bah Humbug!

Tony-GB · 4 April 2011, 06:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

This post inspired me... I've been fancying a Guinness for days!

I've just come home after picking up a case of the Liffey Water.

The plan for this evening is Jaws on the DVD player and more than a few Guinnesses!

Bah Humbug!

Jaws? Now you're talking!

Lion · 4 April 2011, 09:15 PM

I would love to go to Ireland someday and buy a pint or two. Where's the best place to go???

2 April 2011, 06:54 AM	#1
Ed Rooney "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Annapolis, MD Watch: Sea-Dweller 16600 Posts: 5,081	Guinness travesty I had a bottle of Guinness Draught the other night, and they were the new bottle without the widget. Dislike. I'm just doing cans from now on.

2 April 2011, 07:44 AM	#3
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	I feel your pain! __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

2 April 2011, 08:52 AM	#4
AK40DJ50 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Real Name: Tom Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,506	Draught in a can is the best home solution for Guinness when you can't get to the pub! __________________ Datejust II 116333 Submariner 116610LN

2 April 2011, 09:10 PM	#9
Rolex116520 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: EEC Watch: Daytona & Deepsea Posts: 2,387	What no widget ? O tempora , o mores __________________ Card Carrying Member of the Global Assoc. of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

5 April 2011, 10:59 AM	#15
Rogue884 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Christopher Location: Texas Watch: 216570 & 116660 Posts: 587	LMAO . . . If you bought this: Thinking you were getting this: You learned a valuable lesson in the difference in Extra Stout and Draught Again students, this is not this, So get one of these and have a pint Because we are all just squirrels looking for a nut smile, the Toucan is watching __________________ "The probability of anyone watching you do something is in direct proportion to the stupidity of what you are doing" - Warren Miller

2 April 2011, 06:39 PM	#5
jdc "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Martin Location: UK Posts: 7,023	I feel your pain. I will pop down my local and have a pint in sympathy

2 April 2011, 06:45 PM	#6
esm "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Real Name: Eric Location: Location,Location Watch: this, bro... Posts: 15,340	That is just not on. Guess I will have to drip by my local Irish pub for a pint or two for ya this arvo

2 April 2011, 07:04 PM	#8
colpol "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,896	I've found over the years Guinness can be a hit or a miss in a lot of pubs Sometimes it tastes so good - the pints gone before you know it\ other pubs its bitter. I believe the secret is that it needs to be kept on flow i.e. if you go in & ask for a pint & your the 1st person to ask in a day or so. Not good Not tired the bottles yet - I keep draught cans in the fridge which a close second to what you get in a good pub

2 April 2011, 09:39 PM	#10
duffman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: here Posts: 259	I have had Guinness when I've been abroad and it's never the same as at home. Best pint of Guinness is in Dubin!! I Recommend everyone to come to Ireland and compare! Any of my family from America who were over fell in love with the pints :)

5 April 2011, 04:13 PM	#18
EE33 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Des Location: China Watch: 16613 16710 116520 Posts: 2,841	Can't beat the Guinness from the tap. Not a fan of the Guinness draugh with the widget (440ml can @4.4% Alcohol) Love the Extra Stout, unfortunately it's had it's nuts cut off here and is only rated at 6% instead of 6.8% originally. __________________ *TRFs "after Dark" bar and NightClub Addict* Punctuality is the courtesy shown only by Kings Dalip: "GTG posts are worthless without pics, absolutely worthless"

2 April 2011, 09:46 PM	#20
srgriff "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: - Posts: 132	I've always preferred any type of beer from a can. I must like the seasoned flavor of aluminum....:)

3 April 2011, 10:42 AM	#23
HYDROMAROC "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SAN DIEGO, CA USA Watch: me pass... Posts: 1,111	I am never having another Guinness unless I go back to the gravity bar in Dublin. It was so much better... My wife tried it and she doesn't even like beer...

3 April 2011, 11:10 AM	#26
SkyKing31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Manalapan Florida Watch: Tridor Masterpiece Posts: 2,819	Everyone feeling pain .... LOL .. I just returned from the pub, and I am feeling NO pain

4 April 2011, 12:09 AM	#27
Tony-GB "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Tony Location: Oxfordshire, UK Watch: 116680 & 116622 Posts: 3,953	Stick to Dragon stout. Much better than Guinness. __________________ "...why oh why, didn't I take the blue pill...?" http://www.helenanddouglas.org.uk/ www.cheetah.org

4 April 2011, 12:59 AM	#28
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	This post inspired me... I've been fancying a Guinness for days! I've just come home after picking up a case of the Liffey Water. The plan for this evening is Jaws on the DVD player and more than a few Guinnesses! Bah Humbug! __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

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Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	I would love to go to Ireland someday and buy a pint or two. Where's the best place to go??? __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

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