Mmmmm, Guinness.
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Originally Posted by LoathsomePete
When I was living in Wales I could get a pint of Guinness from Wetherspoons for 90p, and maybe around 1.30-1.50 from the local pubs. The trick to getting a good pint in the U.S. is to find a pub that pours it regularly and keeps their pipes clean. It also ensures that you get a properly poured pint, not that "Oh I'll just pour it like a pint of lager" crap I see so many "bartenders" do.
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Yeah, I think you're right. I mean, whenever I've been in Ireland, Dublin inparticular, all the Guinness I was sold was outstanding and that just isn't the case here, even though I'm only in nearby England.
I do, however, find great pints of Guinness in some places here and I think it does go to show that how responsible the landlord is, how it is stored and how it is poured does make the difference.
I really am disheartened when I pay for Guinness and the barman/barmaid pours it straight out in under five seconds.
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Originally Posted by mankycaaant
Weatherspoons used to sell pints for 90 pence?
Tell me more about these ancient and intriguing times.
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When I first started drinking it was £1.09 a pint in Wetherspoons. That was 2000. They did used to have frequent promotions though, just as they do now, so £0.90 - £1.00 wasn't uncommon.
Happy days. I used to get pissed, get food and get a bus home with £15.