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September 17th-26th
Prelude to The Perfect Pint.
The Pour
Listen closely to that seductive hiss. Somewhere
in this bar, an unchilled pint glass is held at a 45-degree angle below a
gleaming Guinness tap. The tap pulls forward and the Guinness flows, rising
approximately ¾ full. That, in essence, is the perfect pour --- the very first
step to a perfect pint.
The Cascade
It’s hard not to stare at a cascading pint of
Guinness. It’s one of life’s most sensual pleasures. So watch the bubbles
slowly rise. A creamy white head begins to form, floating gently on the ruby blackness. Then as the bubbles come to a rest, ready yourself for the
pleasure to come – the final top-off is just moments away.
The Top-Off
Now that the bubbles have come to rest, your pint is ready for the final top-off. This second pour brings to completion the much celebrated Guinness head
– smooth, creamy, gently resting on the dark brew below. Then, and only then, can your pint be called ‘perfect’. And a perfect pint deserves a fitting presentation.
The Presentation
The pour was perfect.The top-off complete. Now your pint is placed before you. Let it settle a few moments more. Then take a
deep breath and gently wrap your hands around the glass. Lift it to your lips and take your first sip. Smooth and creamy.
Rich, yet mellow. The prelude is over. The pleasure begins.
Guinness. The Perfect Pint.
Guinnessee | | Guinness Drunk'n | |
Marc | | 23 | |
Mike | | 22 | |
Laura | | 20* | |
Lenore | | 6 | |
*Was sick last half of trip.*
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The above photos are from Blarney Castle (Home of the Blarney Stone)
Now for my pictures!
Mike driving on the "wrongside" of the road.
Laura & I at King John's Castle in Limerick
This is one of the rainbows we saw. The leprechauns were quick with their gold!
A long the road on day 2
Laura & I at a stretch stop
At the 2nd B&B, a farm house
Molly and ? (I can't remember the other's name)
Laura trying to pet Molly
Make a wish
All you can drink Guinness. (Just kid'n, they let us take a picture behind the bar
All of us at the Guinness Hops Store/Pub
Guinness for Strength
My Goodness, my Guinness
At the Middleton Whiskey Distillery
Along the way, Our self-portrait.
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