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The origin of stout (Reply to this comment)
by wulfgar1976
Stout was *not* introduced by Guinness. It originated in London in the late 18th Century as a development of the popular porter style of beers. Although the Guinness brewery produced porters in the late eighteenth century, they didn't produce stout until the middle of the nineteenth century.
It should be noted that the texture of Guinness, along with the other mass produced Irish stouts, is artificially 'enhanced' by being injected with nitrogen. It's not a bad stout per se but there are much better examples available.
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Mar 12 '10
4:03 am PST
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Very Nice. (Reply to this comment)
by symbiosis
This is a nice primer on stout beers. I am a Guinness fan myself. There is also a little restaurant/brewery near where I live that makes a pretty good stout. I really like those dark roasted flavors.
Cheers,
Jon
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Jul 16 '06
8:36 pm PDT
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Ahh how I love stouts! (Reply to this comment)
by colt45allstar
I agree that stouts are the ultimate beer style. Oddly enough at one time I hated beer. Not only that but I hated darker more flavorful beers with a passion. That all changed once I started working with beer. Having worked as a liquor salesmen for the last couple of years I have tried every style of almost every beer there is. When it comes down to it stouts are what I come back for again and again. While I admit it took me a few times buying guinness to get used to the taste I could now never go back. From Guinness, to Samuel Smith's Oatmeal Stout, to Sam Adams's Cream Stout.... Stout is the greatest of all beer styles. It puts my second favorite pale ale's to shame. Three cheers for stouts!
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Nov 24 '01
11:05 pm PST
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I've had not one single drop of beer tonight office...I only dring Stout! (Reply to this comment)
by mcrodgers2
The first time I ever had a Guinness was Saint Patrick's Day in San Diego.
My first thoughts where...what the He## is this awful bitter stuff.
Now...it's like Mother's Milk.
Most people think that Guinness is more fattening than regular beers. In fact is has no more calories than the regular fair.
Ever notice that the bubbles in a pint of Guinness flow DOWN? There is a lot science that explains that.
Guinness on tap is the ONLY REAL Guinness. Guinness in cans with the fancy patented gizmo is a distant, distant second. Guinness in bottles is only a bit better than any other Bubmilloors.
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May 09 '01
1:51 pm PDT
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Och, a man after me own heart! (Reply to this comment)
by NFP
Cheers, laddie.
If it don't leave a creamy mustache under your nose, it's nae worth drinking!
nick
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May 07 '01
2:45 pm PDT
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EEEW! (Reply to this comment)
by jschmalzried
I hate beer. Great review though!
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May 05 '01
11:07 am PDT
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You said the . . . (Reply to this comment)
by gungian
. . . magic word - Guinness. Is any other choice possible except VH?
[In truth, I often enjoy a good oatmeal stout also.]
Nicely done.
Write On!
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May 05 '01
8:52 am PDT
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3 Cheers for Stout! (Reply to this comment)
by third_man
A few years back, I had the privilege of visiting Ireland with my dad. We hit St. James Gate just hours after the plane landed. Man, the brewery's on-tap Guinness was the best thing I've ever tasted!
Great job.
Cheers,
Michael
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May 04 '01
3:46 pm PDT
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Hi Bryan! (Reply to this comment)
by George_Chabot
I like stout the best myself. The only thing is... it makes me, er, stout! :(
Great job, as usual,
George
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May 04 '01
3:22 pm PDT
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As they say, (Reply to this comment)
by NetDanzr
good stout isn't bad... But I'd rather stick with my lagers :)
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May 04 '01
12:18 pm PDT
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Personally, I'm not a fan of Stout beer... (too dark!)... (Reply to this comment)
by whitty
But your epinion was interesting to read! I never knew about the diffent types. I'll stick to Lagers though:)
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May 04 '01
11:46 am PDT
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