Is it just me, or does Spaten Optimator taste like fermented Tootsie Rolls?

[Throd]

[OriginalGeek]

1. I THINK that's just you

but I am willing to experiment this weekend to find out...it's been a while since I had one.

[arbusto_baboso]

2. Well, it's not the best doppelbock out there, to be sure....

but fermented tootsie rolls? That's a tad harsh.

Try Ayinger's Celebrator. Or even Weihenstephan's Korbinian. Much better Doppels.

[mikeytherat]

3. Guiness' secret recipe (per The Simpons): 50% chocolate milk + 50% bog water

mikey_the_rat

[arbusto_baboso]

4. Guinness is just the Gaelic word for Budweiser, dontcha know.

"The Legend" isn't the best stout. hell, it isn't even the best stout from Ireland. As Bill Gates would tell you, a killer ad campaign can overcome many shortcomings in the product...

[mikeytherat]

5. When I saw that clip on The Simpsons, I sent it to my buddy who swears by that choco-swill.

mikey_the_rat

[Rambis]

6. Guinness is the best stout in Ireland

[arbusto_baboso]

7. Nope. Porterhouse's stout beats the hell out of Guinness.

Guinness isn't worth the burnt barley that gives it its horrific chalky quality.

[Rambis]

8. agree to disagree

I love it- like drinking in a black velvet glove-:cry:

[arbusto_baboso]

9. Could be worse.

I actually know people who still think Michelob is the pinnacle of the brewer's art, even after having some excellent craft brews.

But seriously, if you've never had the stout or oyster stout from Porterhouse, I seriously recommend it. While you may still drink Guinness afterward, it would no longer be your "go to" beer...

[Rambis]

10. have had

A bit too sweet for my liking- same problem with Murphys and Beamish- Sad thing is I haven't had a stellar pint of any draught beer since May 2006 in the Shannon airport.
Cheers