Rockers rule Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 After the recall last year, it looks like 0 % Guinness is back on the shelves. Ok - its Sunday, but i'm not here to preach (Honest ). Being a total abstainer (apart from the occasional 0 % lager in't hot weather), when they announced the introduction of an alcohol free Guinness I was looking forward to treating myself at Christmas. I had to settle for a bottle of 0 % Eisberg Merlot (Tesco's £3 a bottle) to see the new year in, The Merlot was pretty good actually and tasted (as far as I could remember) like a good Merlot should. Right the 0 % Guinness, Allowing for the at lest 16 years since I had one, it was pretty good . Its got a widget so it has that Guinness head to it & yes it does taste like the Guinness I remember. Watching the liquid cloud reform itself in the glass to leave that trade mark Guinness head was pleasant and something I hadn't seen for a long time. So there you go, as a 0% drink it gets my vote. Keep safe out there, and drink responsibly . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alarmingmark Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 Tried it before Christmas …..was so..so had a weird aftertaste and a bit malty …..but then it is hard to get a decent pint of Guinness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_DADDY Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 Alcohol free drinks?? I'm not even sure that's legal and if it is it shouldn't be!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiat500 Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 Gave a visitor today Guinness 0% cos he was driving. He was impressed and said he couldn't tell difference. We regularly have 0% Leffe Blond. Much better than Becks Blue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockers rule Posted January 30, 2022 Author Share Posted January 30, 2022 54 minutes ago, alarmingmark said: Tried it before Christmas …..was so..so had a weird aftertaste and a bit malty …..but then it is hard to get a decent pint of Guinness. 55 minutes ago, The_DADDY said: Alcohol free drinks?? I'm not even sure that's legal and if it is it shouldn't be!!! I thought the taste was good and the 'stout' taste much as I remember it. I hate to use the words 'slightly watery' but my memories is of a slightly thicker liquid. Watery is probably a little too strong a word for an enjoyable product. DADDY my old mate 🧐 . a Alcohol free, way of life, has to be better than, a way of life dependant on Alcohol . & there's me not going to preach 🤣 . Keep safe and drink responsibly . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_DADDY Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 3 minutes ago, Rockers rule said: DADDY my old mate 🧐 . a Alcohol free, way of life, has to be better than, a way of life dependant on Alcohol . & there's me not going to preach 🤣 . Keep safe and drink responsibly . Of course you are bang on there Rockers. Alcohol dependancy isn't fun but I reckon I got those demons just about beaten. These days I stay away even from non alcohol beers, stouts and wines. I'm sure they are good but I don't want the temptation so I stick to coffee, water and juices. #LivingTheHighLife 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollypolly Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 Love 0% Guinness. I managed to find 2 packs at Christmas and I limit myself to 1 can a week. I'll keep a look out for it Rockers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bargepole23 Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 1 hour ago, Fiat500 said: Gave a visitor today Guinness 0% cos he was driving. He was impressed and said he couldn't tell difference. We regularly have 0% Leffe Blond. Much better than Becks Blue. The worst of all alcohol free lagers. I don't mind a Heineken 0.0 or an Erdinger. Irritates me when places only offer becks blue, when there are so many better options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollypolly Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 Aldi sell one called St. Etienne that I like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockers rule Posted January 30, 2022 Author Share Posted January 30, 2022 6 minutes ago, Rollypolly said: Love 0% Guinness. I managed to find 2 packs at Christmas and I limit myself to 1 can a week. I'll keep a look out for it Rockers I couldn't find it anywhere before Christmas, I think it was only Morrisons and Waitrose stocking it. Some problem at manufacturing had it recalled. It was only a couple of days ago I found it on the shelf at Tesco's. Well worth the wait. For us non partakers the selection of 0 % drinks is getting of a better quality all the time. The Eisberg Merlot (Tesco's) mentioned is really nice, always preferred red to white wine. Going to have a go at using the 0 % Guinness while braising some steak. Probably have a go at using the Merlot in a Pheasant stew. Ooop's hope I haven't upset any non meat eaters 🙃 . Keep safe out there . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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