Anyone who has tried a pint of the Black Stuff in Ireland could have told you that themselves. Now, the widely acknowledged truth has been proven by science.
There are Irish pubs located in destinations all around the globe, many of which claim to serve up the very best pint of Guinness.
However, those who’ve enjoyed a real, authentic creamy pint of Guinness on the Emerald Isle will tell you that there’s really nothing like a pint of the Black Stuff from its home country.
Don’t believe us? Well, the science says it’s true as a new study reveals that Guinness really does taste better in Ireland.
In depth research – the hunt for the best pint of Guinness
Renowned scientists from the Institute of Food Technologists carried out a survey across 33 cities in 14 countries to discover the location of the very best pint of Guinness.
To reveal the results, they brought 103 non-expert testers from across the globe to 71 different pubs. Factors such as the Guinness flavour, aftertaste, and appearance were all considered.
What they found was pretty unsurprising; the majority of respondents said that the pints of Guinness served in Ireland were far superior to those found anywhere else.
Guinness really does taste better in Ireland – conclusive results
The testers were then asked to mark each pint on a Visual Analogue Scale from one to 100. The pints from Ireland scored an average of 74, while other countries averaged around 57.
So, with such a huge difference in ranking, it’s pretty undeniable that Guinness really does taste better in Ireland.
Renowned beer author Pete Brown spoke to the Daily Mail about the findings. He said, “Drinking Guinness in Ireland is always going to be more enjoyable than in London or Paris, or anywhere else.
“There is a feeling of authenticity that you associate with drinking a beer in its true home. So, the ambiance you feel in an Irish pub would be like no other.”
