Beer no. 11 - Guinness

 We all love an underdog, its a character trait held by very few nations, the UK and Ireland among then. One of the reasons we like our independent traders and small, family companies is because of the sense that they might be taking on the might of the international company and maybe, just maybe winning. We even get upset when our favourite small company gets big and seems not to be the plucky little trier and becomes an economic force. So it seems illogical that Guinness (part of the Diageo giant) should be part of the Toast companion box. However, this is a very narrow minded view: If we don't bring everyone with us on this journey then its a few small voices yelling in a big space. We need the big companies involved in cutting food waste. Further to this it shows great courage by Guinness to get involved and the beer they have brewed is not bad either,

On the nose it has a dark malt smell linked with a faint vegetable character. In the mouth it is quite surprising: First of all it is clearly a Guinness. However it has a stronger alcohol feel and a very interesting chilli note on the finish. Long bitter chocolate notes complete the picture. Well done Guinness great beer.