Guinness Draught

Guinness is created, like all beers, from grain. In the case of Guinness, the specific grain used is barley, which is malted and then roasted, giving Guinness its well known distinct color. For being a stout-style beer, it’s actually not much higher in calories than lighter beers. The average calories and carbohydrates per every 12-ounce (355 milliliters) is 125 calories and 10 grams of carbohydrates. This is due in part to the alcohol content of Guinness being lower than most stouts, at an ABV of 4.2%. Lastly, the beer does provide a minute source of 1 gram of protein with zero grams of fat.

Guinness is a stout that consistently surprises people as a light(ish) beer. Guinness likely has this light quality because of the previously mentioned ABV of 4.2%, a lower ABV than many stouts, which can easily have ABV percentages well above eight and even ten percent. In fact, most light beers have a similar or slightly higher ABV than Guinness. However, if you are new to Guinness, make sure you are enjoying Guinness Draught and not Guinness Extra Stout, as the latter has an ABV of approximately two times that of the Guinness Draught.

Yes, and this applies to all forms of Guinness, including the original Guinness Draught stout. Guinness is a perfect “secret” ingredient to many recipes because of its light finish yet dark and slightly chocolate taste which fills the mouth with a welcome aroma of roasted grains, a practical and inviting addition to a variety of recipes and levels of culinary experience. From adding a  delightful enhancement to desserts to marinating your favorite cut of beef or pork, Guinness stimulates culinary creativity. The recipes for Guinness emerge from amateur cooking blogs to professional food organizations. 

Guinness is a great gift for anyone who enjoys stouts and or beers with robust and memorable tasting profiles. It is also a gift that offers so much historical tradition and is a welcome accompaniment to any holiday gathering. Additionally, Guinness is a splendid gift for those who are starting their personal exploration of stouts or beer in general. The nature of Guinness as a classic beer and its overall characteristics are a wonderful introduction to the delicious beers produced by the world of stouts at large.  Overall, an internationally renowned beer like Guinness is an excellent gift, especially for its affordable price.