In Reply To #9 It certainly tastes better in Dublin, but I have yet to discern if this is an allusion created by atmosphere, or if is due to freshness and better kept taps and lines. It is probably a little of both.

In Reply To #7 Wow that's actually pretty darn logical Flash......also i find it interesting that, if i'm not mistaken, there are 3 different types of guinness draught stout reviewed....bottle, can, and from the tap........."my goodness, my guinness"

In Reply To #12 Amen, brother! Preach on! Everyone -- get a Westy!

I love the Guinness Extra Stout, whereas I find the imported draught to be light bodied to a fault and watery. As for the extra stout, I drink it very often... my most casual beer next to Samuel Adams.

In Reply To #7 I have had Guiness in Irland, and it's about as good as you can get for a stout. Might have something to do with the atmosphere, it's really good over there.

In Reply To #17 Well if you're in Dublin, you might as well. Be sure to tell us about the other brews you come across that don't get the disribution. Have fun!

In Reply To #17 Don't forget to use the beer compass! I entered some reviews for the pubs that I go to when I'm there. It is one of the greatest cities in the world - have a good time!

In Reply To #17 Guinness draft is the same in Dublin as it is any place else.I have drank all over the isle, St. James Gate included, and have to say, the best I ever had was in London!!!!! Try to get down to Biddy Early's in the Ring of Kerry. It is the only brew pub in the area, and worth the trip. You can get Guinness there as well. Make sure you hit the mummies at St. Michan's, you'll need a Guinness after that. In the UK you see folks in black and yellow going into pubs, from Guinness "vans". In "Europe" outside of Ireland, it does not exist. This message was edited by Brad Pear at 4/30/2005 1:07:23 PM.