Comments on: How to survive your first Guinness http://www.headrambles.com/2007/10/10/how-to-survive-your-first-guinness/ Rambles around the head of an Irish Grandad Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:08:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Sean Flanary http://www.headrambles.com/2007/10/10/how-to-survive-your-first-guinness/comment-page-3/#comment-20723 Sean Flanary Sat, 26 Sep 2009 06:20:17 +0000 http://www.headrambles.com/2007/10/10/how-to-survive-your-first-guinness/#comment-20723 Oh, and final question: - I keep hearing people say that Guinness over there is warm. Here in the states all beer is cold. Is Guinness warm over there? Oh, and final question:
- I keep hearing people say that Guinness over there is warm. Here in the states all beer is cold. Is Guinness warm over there?

]]> By: Sean Flanary http://www.headrambles.com/2007/10/10/how-to-survive-your-first-guinness/comment-page-3/#comment-20722 Sean Flanary Sat, 26 Sep 2009 06:14:09 +0000 http://www.headrambles.com/2007/10/10/how-to-survive-your-first-guinness/#comment-20722 So much to say as there are so many comments. @Daniel: Being an American, born and raised in Cocoa Beach and going through college in the states for parties, I used to be someone saying that bud, miller, and in worst-case scenarios natty light was good stuff. However, one day feeling the Irish in me come out, I went out and bought myself a 6-pack of Guinness Extra Stout from the local Wal-Mart, and let me tell you I had to cringe at every gulp. This was 5 months ago. Now, at this second, to celebrate Arthur in his greatness, I am again drinking the Guinness Extra Stout, and it tastes soooo good. I love the taste of Guinness. There is a local Irish Pub that is known to have the best Guinness in town and I would have to say it is pretty good. @Sophia: That is pretty small. I don't know how that would go over trying to down it in one. I have heard that pints there are death in a glass. After seeing your other posts, I assume it went over well?!? Haha Questions for Grandad: - I haven't had very long to experiment with beers, as I am pretty young, but how can you tell a bad pint of Guinness from a good pint? - What is the difference between Guinness and Guinness Extra Stout? Does the Extra Stout come closer to the taste of what a pint is over there? -In the pubs in Ireland, what is the ambiance like? What types of music do they play? - Funny question, and maybe stupid. If my grandpa is from Irish decent, in your opinion does that give me right to say that I am Irish? - Are the pints in Ireland different sizes than here in the states? 16 ounces in a pint here. I am unfamiliar with the measurement system you use over there.   I am so excited to visit Ireland. I have never been out of the country, but the place I want to visit more than anything is Ireland. I am ready to try an authentic pint of Guinness. What part of Ireland do you live? Were you born there? Can you speak Gaelic at all? Sorry that I ask so many questions. I have never had a chance to talk to someone from Ireland, so the thought excites me, haha.   So much to say as there are so many comments.
@Daniel: Being an American, born and raised in Cocoa Beach and going through college in the states for parties, I used to be someone saying that bud, miller, and in worst-case scenarios natty light was good stuff. However, one day feeling the Irish in me come out, I went out and bought myself a 6-pack of Guinness Extra Stout from the local Wal-Mart, and let me tell you I had to cringe at every gulp. This was 5 months ago. Now, at this second, to celebrate Arthur in his greatness, I am again drinking the Guinness Extra Stout, and it tastes soooo good. I love the taste of Guinness. There is a local Irish Pub that is known to have the best Guinness in town and I would have to say it is pretty good.
@Sophia: That is pretty small. I don’t know how that would go over trying to down it in one. I have heard that pints there are death in a glass. After seeing your other posts, I assume it went over well?!? Haha
Questions for Grandad:
- I haven’t had very long to experiment with beers, as I am pretty young, but how can you tell a bad pint of Guinness from a good pint?
- What is the difference between Guinness and Guinness Extra Stout? Does the Extra Stout come closer to the taste of what a pint is over there?
-In the pubs in Ireland, what is the ambiance like? What types of music do they play?
- Funny question, and maybe stupid. If my grandpa is from Irish decent, in your opinion does that give me right to say that I am Irish?
- Are the pints in Ireland different sizes than here in the states? 16 ounces in a pint here. I am unfamiliar with the measurement system you use over there.
 
I am so excited to visit Ireland. I have never been out of the country, but the place I want to visit more than anything is Ireland. I am ready to try an authentic pint of Guinness. What part of Ireland do you live? Were you born there? Can you speak Gaelic at all? Sorry that I ask so many questions. I have never had a chance to talk to someone from Ireland, so the thought excites me, haha.
 

]]> By: Daniel http://www.headrambles.com/2007/10/10/how-to-survive-your-first-guinness/comment-page-3/#comment-20007 Daniel Sat, 08 Aug 2009 02:44:34 +0000 http://www.headrambles.com/2007/10/10/how-to-survive-your-first-guinness/#comment-20007 Oh and since I'm enjoying a Guinness at the moment.... Sláinte Oh and since I’m enjoying a Guinness at the moment…. Sláinte

]]> By: Daniel http://www.headrambles.com/2007/10/10/how-to-survive-your-first-guinness/comment-page-3/#comment-20006 Daniel Sat, 08 Aug 2009 02:42:00 +0000 http://www.headrambles.com/2007/10/10/how-to-survive-your-first-guinness/#comment-20006 To my fellow Americans... stop saying that your local microbrews are better than Guinness, they're not. Yes if Guinness is unavailable then it sure beats the other piss that we have, but Guinness is the best option every time. As for you Redneck, when someone offers you advice on how to properly order and enjoy an actual pint, (that is obviously beyond your level of understanding and much too sophisticated for you to enjoy) just smile, shake his hand, say thank you and be on your merry way. To my fellow Americans… stop saying that your local microbrews are better than Guinness, they’re not. Yes if Guinness is unavailable then it sure beats the other piss that we have, but Guinness is the best option every time. As for you Redneck, when someone offers you advice on how to properly order and enjoy an actual pint, (that is obviously beyond your level of understanding and much too sophisticated for you to enjoy) just smile, shake his hand, say thank you and be on your merry way.

]]> By: Grandad http://www.headrambles.com/2007/10/10/how-to-survive-your-first-guinness/comment-page-3/#comment-6095 Grandad Fri, 15 May 2009 18:29:52 +0000 http://www.headrambles.com/2007/10/10/how-to-survive-your-first-guinness/#comment-6095 Colby - Have you ever had <em>real</em> Guinness in Ireland? Colby – Have you ever had real Guinness in Ireland?

]]> By: colby http://www.headrambles.com/2007/10/10/how-to-survive-your-first-guinness/comment-page-3/#comment-6096 colby Fri, 15 May 2009 16:00:54 +0000 http://www.headrambles.com/2007/10/10/how-to-survive-your-first-guinness/#comment-6096 stone's and founder's stouts kick the shit out of guiness anyday. guiness is watered down and low alcohol, with minimal flavor. (it's historical significance is the only thing that sets it apart). not saying it's a bad drink... but wayyyyy over-rated. stone’s and founder’s stouts kick the shit out of guiness anyday. guiness is watered down and low alcohol, with minimal flavor. (it’s historical significance is the only thing that sets it apart). not saying it’s a bad drink… but wayyyyy over-rated.

]]> By: Grandad http://www.headrambles.com/2007/10/10/how-to-survive-your-first-guinness/comment-page-3/#comment-6094 Grandad Wed, 11 Mar 2009 13:23:16 +0000 http://www.headrambles.com/2007/10/10/how-to-survive-your-first-guinness/#comment-6094 Pub Grubber - Smitwicks is one of the old beers here. If for any strange reason, Guinness isn't available, Smitwicks is my pint of choice. As for that horses piss they call Bud..... !! Pub Grubber – Smitwicks is one of the old beers here. If for any strange reason, Guinness isn’t available, Smitwicks is my pint of choice. As for that horses piss they call Bud….. !!

]]> By: pub grubber http://www.headrambles.com/2007/10/10/how-to-survive-your-first-guinness/comment-page-3/#comment-6093 pub grubber Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:25:20 +0000 http://www.headrambles.com/2007/10/10/how-to-survive-your-first-guinness/#comment-6093 i have recently acquired a great affection for our american guinness. I've also been drinking smithwicks quite a bit lately. Is that available/popular in your neck of the woods? sure beats the hell out of the american piss water that people tend to love around here. Any time someone tells me there fav beer is Bud or Miller ect, i always ask them if they have ever even tried anything imported. its always a no. i serve up a Guinness or a Samual Smiths and there lives are changed forever. Speaking of which, it's cheap import night at the bar! what am i doing at home?! i have recently acquired a great affection for our american guinness. I’ve also been drinking smithwicks quite a bit lately. Is that available/popular in your neck of the woods? sure beats the hell out of the american piss water that people tend to love around here. Any time someone tells me there fav beer is Bud or Miller ect, i always ask them if they have ever even tried anything imported. its always a no. i serve up a Guinness or a Samual Smiths and there lives are changed forever. Speaking of which, it’s cheap import night at the bar! what am i doing at home?!

]]> By: Grandad http://www.headrambles.com/2007/10/10/how-to-survive-your-first-guinness/comment-page-3/#comment-6092 Grandad Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:23:43 +0000 http://www.headrambles.com/2007/10/10/how-to-survive-your-first-guinness/#comment-6092 Dáithí - Don't be too hard on your son. At least he had the sense to choose a single Irish Malt. The Cocacola is definitely a major transgression though. On second thoughts - disinherit him straight away. Dáithí – Don’t be too hard on your son. At least he had the sense to choose a single Irish Malt. The Cocacola is definitely a major transgression though. On second thoughts – disinherit him straight away.

]]> By: Dáithí http://www.headrambles.com/2007/10/10/how-to-survive-your-first-guinness/comment-page-3/#comment-6091 Dáithí Tue, 10 Mar 2009 23:43:01 +0000 http://www.headrambles.com/2007/10/10/how-to-survive-your-first-guinness/#comment-6091 a Grandad: I can't understand this talk of blackcurrant syrup. Blackcurrant syrup FFS!!! Dreadful thing to do to stout. There is something worse however. Over Christmas my son was home and asked if he could have some of my Old Tyrconnell single malt Irish. I said of course and he came back into the room with Old Tyrconnell and COCACOLA!!! What an awful thing. I thought I had brought the boy up to be a decent person and he puts single malt Irish in COKE!!! I just hope he never drinks that in front of my friends. The shame! The shame!! a Grandad:

I can’t understand this talk of blackcurrant syrup. Blackcurrant syrup FFS!!! Dreadful thing to do to stout. There is something worse however. Over Christmas my son was home and asked if he could have some of my Old Tyrconnell single malt Irish. I said of course and he came back into the room with Old Tyrconnell and COCACOLA!!! What an awful thing. I thought I had brought the boy up to be a decent person and he puts single malt Irish in COKE!!! I just hope he never drinks that in front of my friends. The shame! The shame!!

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