As a 20-something living in London - and as an Irishman - Guinness is my go-to when I am ordering at the bar. The drink has become beloved by many people in the UK over the last few years with demand for ther drink actually soaring . But there are other stouts that I think you should try, and St Patrick's Day might be the best time to do it.
I set myself a fun little challenge this past weekend as I attended St Patrick's Day celebrations. When I could find a stout other than Guinness on tap, I would give it a try and see how it compared to the iconic Irish drink . I found three alternatives to Guinness and I have to say, my mind has been opened to new possibilities when it comes to a creamy pint of stout.
Here are the three alternatives to Guinness that I tried this past weekend and what I thought. Murphy's is perhaps the easiest stout to find in the UK other than Guinness , and that was certainly the case for me as it was the first one I came across. I have had a pint of Murphy's before but I never really stopped to savour it and come up with a proper conclusion, so that's what I did this weekend.
For me, Murphy's isn't as full-bodied as Guinness, feeling slightly lighter when I take a gulp. However, it still has that rich Irish stout taste and I appreciate that it is a bit of a lighter alternative to Guinness, something I might actually find myself in the mood for during a future pub visit. Is it similar to Guinness? It is, but it also has its own distinct flavour and textu.
