This Guinness was brewed in 1997 in London from malt sent over from Dublin - rather like a homebrew kit. The London brewery, Park Royal, was in operation from 1936 to 2005.
There is modest carbonation, some wet cardboard, and a thinner mouthfeel than a fresh Guinness, which marks this out as a vintage beer. The taste hasn't improved - it has slightly diminished. There's still the roast flavours you expect, but none of the lactic bite or red wine notes. It's quite drinkable, but lacks interest.
I acquired someone's collection of Guinness bottled by various breweries. I think this is the last one - though I may still have a few under the bed upstairs. This was bottled by Scottish & Newcastle - though it doesn't say which plant. And I can't see any date. It's quite dry - quite astringent. Smells of mushrooms and smokey bacon. It's OK.
August 2010
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