What is it in Guinness that makes it something to look out for in Dublin? Some says it’s the flavour that is so unique – and any discerning tongue can tell the difference between Guinness and the others. While some contest it’s the ritual of the pour. But whatever it is, Guinness is always worth a drink.

Who would have thought that a smart money saving move can actually result to a world class quality drink like Guinness? It was said that the Guinnesses used roasted and unmalted barley instead of the barley malt to skip the high taxes. Barley malt was then highly taxed. The result of the substitution is exemplary, a coffee like taste and a perfect color!

Compared to other beers, Guinness is a mild one with only 4.2 percent alcohol by volume. But pubgoers don’t really mind. As long as it tastes heaven, what more can they ask for? Guinness recipe remains the same as it was years ago – and that was 1959. Through the years, the flavour has remained as subtle and as tempting as before.

Haven’t Tried Guinness Yet?

For those who haven’t tried Guinness yet, you are absolutely missing a lot. Tourists and travellers to Dublin has never ending stories about their Guinness encounter. When tourists start talking about night life, entertainment, or even an afternoon strolling, Guinness is always mentioned.

The fact is that people drink beer to fuel up talks and conversation, yet it is a different thing with Guinness. People drink Guinness and talk about it! It doesn’t just through the throat, it leaves something on the lips to talk about.

Is A Pint Of Guinness In Other Countries As Good As In Ireland?

You can also find Guinness in other countries as St. James Gate Guinness Brewery in Dublin exports the world class beer. However, nothing is as good as experiencing Guinness right from its home. The taste is just the same since they all came from one source but the spirit is different.

Anyone who has been in Dublin and enjoyed a pint of Guinness here can relate to the special feeling of having Guinness in Dublin. It seems that the whole Guinness history is relived with every gulf and every pint that Dubliners and tourists down every day. Tourists love coming back to Dublin again and again because of the beauty of the place but more than that, because of Guinness.

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