Guiness Draught

The journey begins here... A pint of Guinness Draught, "breast milk of the angels" accompanying a wonderful game played by my beloved AS Roma (Italian Soccer Club). What can I say about Guinness that has not already been said? It is a wonderful beer that knows international fame and recognition and is either loved or hated. Very few people can actually tread the line of having mixed feelings for the lack beauty. It almost seems as if the beer forces you to take a stand, much like the country that brews the splendid porter (Ireland), where it continues to be the most popular selling alcoholic drink of all time. Apologies to those who like to remain neutral, but Guinness is not for you! You have to love beer, specifically porters, if you are going to survive the first couple of sips and gulps - a fact that my roommate can attest to, as he currently washes out his mouth (much to my amusement). He simply cannot hang with the wonderfully acquired taste likened to liquid gold (and I don't mean oil!).

It must be said that Guinness is most definitely an acquired taste. The beer itself is heavy, thick, and carries a very strong and distinctive taste.  Despite the fame, Guinness has a low alcohol content, coming in at only 4.1%. However, it really lives up to the "meal in a can" label that discourages some from drinking the wonderful brew, as it is very filling and not particularly the best choice for chugging (not that I do that or anything). However, nothing beats sitting back and enjoying a Football (Soccer) good match while sipping down a pint of the "black stuff." The two seemingly go hand and hand, and nothing encourages rowdy behavior than some good old fashioned porter to fuel those passionate chants, taunts, and jeers.

Final Verdict: Thought not for all, definitely for me, and I hope that in the next life, Guinness flows from fountains - free of charge and in abundance.