Guinness Yeast

[Dave S]

It does suggest though, as you and I have found that it can be brewed with a variety of different yeasts to good effect.

but some took several goes to work out the difference and not one thought there was enough difference to bother about either way.

You didn't fall for that old one did you Kev!

[Kev888]

Doh!

But no, they were going to drink it anyway. Which I suppose means there was no particular reason for them to bias their verdicts - planned that way of course <cough..>

Cheers
Kev

[darkonnis]

Never managed to brew a stout I actually liked. I do like guiness though just not any of the clones i've tried. Just tastes of coffee in such a horrifically strong measure I end up tipping it.

[Kev888]

It must be said that no stout I've ever brewed has been especially close to the guinness I've had bottled or off the tap in this country, though fortunately I happen to prefer the roasted flavours I get so its actually a good thing in my case.

From hearing what some true stout fans say of the mass-produced types its often not very complimentary, so I guess theres a wide range - certainly I've had some 'very' thick chewy bitter ones in the past which were far too extreme for me, whilst presumably the bigger brands brew to be liked by the widest possible audience.

Cheers
Kev

[ArmChair]

Thanks for the advice lads.

I will just have to keep trying various stouts, until I find a house one I want.
That's what homebrewing is all about

[darkonnis]

Well it's like anything, guiness is a great stout. It does what it aimed to do and whilst it isn't extreme and "out there" as many modern stouts it also outdates them by a good 200+ years. You can also pick it up in just about every pub in the country which is a bonus if you don't want to drink lager.

I've had some very nice stouts and some absolute shockers, one particularly nice pint was extremely mild and had a hint of vanilla and chocolate I just haven't got the heart at the minute to brew another stout until i research more thoroughly

[jonnyt]

Now a RIS is just devine

[Dave S]

I've brewed a few batches that I feel, while not exactly Guinness have come fairly close. Maybe I'm delusionary , but nay, many friends agree. Maybe I need to try it out on some enemies who aren't as likely to agree with me just because they're friends.

[jonnyt]

It tastes so different in Ireland though. Somehow smoother.

[darkonnis]

Thats probably down to the water and where the grain is sourced from. its brewed "locally" everywhere else so the recipe probably doesn't translate aswell as it should

[Down2Die]

effin oatmeal stout all grain and coopers Irish stout kits are tasty sups. I too have made many and a lot have been naff way too bitter with the roast grains. you gotta get your Ph dialed in for sure with a stout, also the Ebc if labeled that way on your bags of grains convert to Srm make sure and keep track of overall bittering levels in your beer software.