Well, I'm here with good news! Through the miracle of modern medicine* I have been revived from my ethanol-induced inebriation and am here to spread the good word on all things sandwich-y and beer-y again.
I will also be introducing a very special new addition to this blog in the coming days, so check back soon! But not too soon, because let's be honest, I do not have a great track record here...
Today's Beer
Guinness Extra Stout
One of the first beers I ever drank was a Guiness. My friends and I always joked that it was thick enough to make a meal out of, but that was probably because I was 13 at the time. Sorry Mom and Dad!
I've heard that the Brits like to drink this luke-warm, but I've always liked it cold. As you can tell, I am drinking the "Extra Stout" variety tonight. This is the first beer Guinness made, and the biggest difference from Guinness Draught in cans is that it does not feature the "widget" that everyone loves.
In Guinness Draught cans, there is a small piece of plastic that rests on top of the beer known as a widget. When you pop the top of Guinness Draught in loving admiration of the brew before you, the widget releases nitrogen and beer giving you the following:
- A beer similar to the type you would find at a pub
- A thick, creamy head
- A smooth beer with less carbonation that tastes fresh
- A reason to keep living, even though you are technically more chimp than man now
Pouring a Guinness is an aromatic delight, and watching the rich tan and dark brown beer settle into a clear pint glass is mesmerizing. Are you thirsty yet?
*Most of my organs have been replaced with chimp organs. Thanks, Mr Bubbles! The doctors say I am destroying my health by consuming thousands of calories worth of sandwiches and beer a day, but they don't understand the pressure I'm under! I HAVE READERS, DOC!
