Guinnes Black Lager (October 2011)

The goal behind Guinness Black Lager, says Master Brewer Fergal Murray, was to recreate the distinctive flavor profile of Guinness Stout, but in a crisper, more refreshing beer style. Black Lager, for the most part, succeeds at this, as it delivers a roasted malt character that is similar to the Stout's signature taste. Compared to other mass-produced lagers, the flavor is truly unique.

"We want drinkers who know Guinness Stout but may not embrace it to know that there's an alternative out there," said Murray. "The challenge was getting that roast just right so it wouldn't overwhelm, or underwhelm, the Guinness taste in the lager style."

Brewed specifically for the United States, Murray says Black Lager is cold brewed (in typical lager fashion) in the company's Dundalk facility while the barley is roasted at the famous St. James's Gate Brewery in Dublin. Saaz and Cascade hops are used to balance the roasted barley.

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