To mark its 250th Anniversary, the fine people at Guinness have done it again. Just when you thought it couldn't get any better than it already was, it did. It has been created to celebrate the signing of the lease for St. James Brewery in Dublin, Ireland, where Arthur Guinness himself began the greatness.This version of the famous black nectar is carbonated, as opposed to "nitrogenated" (not to be confused with being flat). This gives it a completely different mouth feel but takes away that signature look as it settles in the glass. But looks and chemistry aside, it is worth it once you take that first smooth sip.
I found it to be a little maltier than the norm (draught, can, or bottle), but a great roasted aftertaste came through and all I wanted to do was take another sip.
It is a little on the expensive side, at about $10 for a sixer. But you won't have a chance to loose your house or child's college fund to it because it is only supposed to be available for a limited time (about 6 months I hear). Plus it is better to spend money like there's no tomorrow than to spend tonight like there's no money!
So raise your glasses for a toast to the Man himself. Enjoy! Sláinte!
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