Don’t call it a comeback
Guinness Foreign Extra is making it’s appearance in the US markets but it’s far from the new kid on the block. The beer is already available in international markets and was available in the states prior to the prohibition era but never made it’s return when the ban was lifted. Foreign Extra has been making it’s rounds since the early 1800′s, the beer was made in a specific manner to allow it to be exported without losing it’s freshness. Brewed with extra hops to preserve the beer during it’s trips same hops gave it the beer a stronger more intense flavor then his Guinness brothers.
Give me some (more) head
Head is always important part because it adds to the aesthetic look of the beer but you never want too much that it takes away from the beer. Upon pouring you immediately notice the difference. For fans of the frothy foam, Foreign Extra has a thicker, darker head–almost dark brown–as opposed to Guinness Original who wears a light cream-colored head. This is important not only aesthetically but because it retains the strong roasted malty scent a little longer. Foreign also has a thicker tar-like consistency.
Flavour Of Love
In the Guinness family Foreign Extra makes Draught look like the unwanted step-child of the bunch. It is produced using grain, water, hops and yeast and brewed at a higher hop rate so the flavor and body remains the same as it once was before (prohibition). The beer is fuller and stronger than the Original and has a longer lasting bitter finish. This is the perfect Guinness for connoisseurs, and for those who just want to make it through Christmas dinner at your in-laws, you’ll be happy to know it carries a 7.5% alcoholic volume compared to the average 4%. Bottoms up!
