The slacker Beer blogging Girl here. I’ve been meaning to get back in swing of things, and what better way than to have someone remind me how bad I’ve been at posting by volunteering to do a guest post!
One of my friends, Carl, who you might remember from his review of Lion Brewery (here) recently found a Guinness Black Lager (Guinness), and after waxing poetically about how it “Fornicated” in his mouth. Decided it had to be reviewed and shared with the public.
So without further Adieu, I present Carl!
Found nestled within the confines of the reemerging downtown area of Toledo, Ohio, we find the intrepid Scotsman and his bonnie lass Lady A in a cozy pub named ‘The Blarney’.
http://www.theblarneyirishpub.com/
Awesome food, very reasonable prices and a diligent waitstaff made the dinner date a wonderful experience. what made it a truly remarkable evening together, was a turn of my head casually towards one of the flat screen televisions. Upon the screen, an advertisement for what will most likely become my second favorite imbibement next to Guinness Draught. Guinness Black Lager.
Seeing that, I was immediately excited, like the proverbial kid in a candy store. When the waitress arrived back at out table with my Guinness Draught, I promptly asked for the aforementioned GBL, and behold… Angels sang, light shown upon the divine bottle and in my hunger and excitement, I ate Sir Robin’s minstrels, and there was much rejoicing. YAY!!!!
Okay, okay… so the waitress told me they had it in bottles and went and got me one. The scent from the open bottle was pure adultery for the olfactory nerves. Pouring came smooth, the dark color that trademark ruby black just like the draught, albeit less creamy head. Get your minds out of the gutter! Really! Somebody’s kids read these reviews. After the first taste I was left wanting more. Guinness has taken their trademark roast barley and created a phenomenal beer, with a flavor that is both clean and crisp and an aftertaste that is simply sublime. For the avid Guinness drinkers, this is a must for your stable. For those seeking a different spin on a lager, try a bottle. You’ve got nothing to lose and a new beer to add to your favorites list.
The black stuff’s good alright, but Beamish and Murphy’s are even better. Wait, black lager?! What in the name of long-suffering Jaysus are they doing to you poor guys over there?! After a review like that, I hope they send you a few complimentary bottles. Maybe they did already.
Germany’s where it’s at for beer I must confess. Augustiner Hell Brau has my number one vote for the moment. See if the waitress has that.
But stouts – try Beamish and Murphy’s are recommended already.
I meant try Beamish and Murphy’s as recommended already. And I haven’t even been drinking!
LOL Black lagers AKA Schwarzbier originated in Germany.
I’ve done beamish and murphy’s both are delicious. But I tend towards big beers these days.