Guinness 250th Anniversary Stout

Back in 1755, Arthur Guinness used £100 left to him in the will of Archbishop Price to put a down-payment on a 9,000-year lease on a disused brewery at St. James’s Gate, Dublin. Almost 15 year later (1769) Guinness was shipped out for the first time.

Finally following through with my promise from two weeks ago, this week I’m reviewing Guinness’ 250th Anniversary Stout.

Appearance: A dark, dark, dark beer. We’re talking pitch black. It’s so dark, the white foam from the regular Guinness stout is actually a chocolate brown. It’s truly a sight to behold.

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Aroma: I was surprised by the fruity aroma that came up off the glass. Mixed with the almost roasted coffee scent you expect from a Guinness, it’s pleasant.

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Taste: Unlike Guinness Extra Stout, the 25oth Anniversary Stout is rather light and not too bitter. There’s definitely the right amount of  fruit, chocolate and nut in the brewing process along with some bitter barley.

Taste Score (out of 10):

Overall: At $10.50 for a 6-pack, Guinness 250 is a treat – even more so knowing that its a “Limited Edition” brew, which means only one batch has been and ever will be made. I enjoyed it thoroughly and am sad to think I won’t be able to get this on tap or in the bottle next year.

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