Guinness West Indies Porter is an Irish beer, brewed in Dublin. It would be a modern reinterpretation of a Guinness beer that existed in 1801. By this time, the Irish company had decided to start exporting its beers all over the world. For the occasion, West Indies Porter was one of the company’s first beers to be exported. As such, its recipe has been extensively hopped to enable it to better withstand the weeks on the boat and the heat. The result is a beer with a strong taste and character! Even in its modern version!
Guinness West Indies Porter – © Guide Irlande.com
West Indies Porter was the first Guinness brewery beverage to be exported. The strong presence of hops is what makes this beer so distinctive.
At the time, it tasted stronger than a traditional Guinness. It had more bitterness and fruity aromas.
Today, this beer has been resurrected by the Guinness brewery. The brewers have tried to reproduce it exactly as it was in 1801… with the only difference being the use of a unique yeast, which reduces the maturation time.
Titrating at 6°, it has a distinct taste of cocoa, fruit and salted butter caramel. All cleverly counterbalanced by a strong bitterness.
Generally speaking, this beer is aimed at fans of strongly marked beers. Its bitterness takes up space on the palate, finishing with a slightly sweet touch.
You’ll find this beer all over Ireland, but also in many other countries around the world. Sold in bottles, it is one of the great classics brewed by Guinness. A beer that has risen from the ashes, marking the company’s historic entry into its quest for worldwide expansion.
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