 jfenglish (211), Chicago, Illinois, USA
| 3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 12/20 |
Aug 13, 2009 Bottle. I think I liked the bottles better than the beer (nice shape, good for the homebrew once I soak off the labels). This was a good beer, but for a "250 Anniversary" edition, it really didn’t distinguish itself from the "normal" Guinness except for a bit deeper roast, with a slight touch of spice at the end (someone below said anise, which seems spot on). Slightly watery mouthfeel. Good beer, but nothing special, again especially considering the "Anniversary" label...
Strykzone (1478), Wood River, Illinois, USA
| 3.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 13/20 |
Aug 12, 2009 This looks and smells a lot like a Guinness. It does have more oatmeal, and hops with more of an anise profile and a bit more sour tasting. A better beer in my opinion. One question: "triple hops"?
JFGrind (1352), Glenside, Pennsylvania, USA
| 3.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 4/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 14/20 |
Aug 11, 2009 I’ve been curious about Guinness 250 for a few months, finally tried it on draft @ Casey’s on 3rd in North Wildwood, NJ. Served up nicely in an ’official’ Guinness 250 English pint glass. More middle of the road Dry Stout that was easy drinking.
grebs (71), Ohio, USA
| 2.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 5/10 | 5/5 | 6/10 | 2/5 | 8/20 |
Aug 10, 2009 Not worth your time or money. A slightly creamy Guinness, which. in my opinion, makes it worse. Next.
arventresca (340), Greenville, North Carolina, USA
| 2.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 4/10 | 3/5 | 4/10 | 3/5 | 9/20 |
Aug 10, 2009 Tap. Brown with slow disappearing white head. Just a thinner version of the draught stout. Really nothing to get excited about in any way. A ploy to make a buck I guess.
Ryan82SM (252), Louisville, Kentucky, USA
| 2.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 10/20 |
Aug 9, 2009 Aroma of roasted coffee and some dark fruit. Pour was solid black with creamy mocha head, not as carbonated as regular Guinness. Flavor had the roasted coffee, but some ripe raspberry as well. Palate was creamy and smooth. Enjoyable, more traditional version of the classic, but nothing outstanding.
WakeandBake (430), Greenville, Michigan, USA
| 3.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 5/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 13/20 |
Aug 9, 2009 Bottle . A dark black pour with a medium sized rocky head, short lasting , rings of lacing left , light to medium carbonation Aroma is muted roasted grail with light coco and coffee notes. Flavor is rich but smooth ,light in mouthfeel but full bodied. roasted barley malt dominating, with notes of dry cocoa and scorched caramel . Lightly sweet, Some light yeast and hop flavors , very little aftertaste . crisp and refreshing . Very sessionable . Ok for a dry stout .
aletales (73), , Oklahoma, USA
| 3.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 5/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 13/20 |
Aug 9, 2009 Nice easy drinking guinness. Not over the top in any area. Poured dark with a thin head. Mouthfeel was very light and almost dry.
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