{"product_id":"guinness-keg","title":"Guinness Stout - 50 Litre Keg","description":"\u003cp\u003eGuinness Draught is the global benchmark for the Irish Dry Stout and one of the most iconic beers in history. Since Arthur Guinness signed a 9,000-year lease on the St. James’s Gate Brewery in Dublin in 1759, it has become a symbol of Irish craftsmanship. It is a beer defined by technical brilliance: though it looks dark and \"heavy,\" it is actually lower in calories and alcohol than many light lagers. It is famous for its \"surge and settle\" nitrogen pour, resulting in a velvet-like texture that is unique in the brewing world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBeer Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGuinness is famous for its \"black\" body which is actually a deep ruby red when held to the light and its thick, stable, ivory-colored head that remains until the very last sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e The nose is subtle, clean, and roasty. It leads with dominant notes of roasted barley, charred wood, and fresh coffee beans, followed by a faint, \"tangy\" lactic note from the house yeast. There is no hop aroma; the scent is entirely driven by the dark, kiln-dried grains.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e On the tongue, it is surprisingly light-bodied with a silky, creamy mouthfeel (thanks to the nitrogen). It leads with a mild bitterness of bittersweet chocolate and espresso, balanced by a soft, grainy sweetness. The finish is remarkably dry and clean, with a slight \"ashy\" roastiness that refreshes the palate rather than coating it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfile:\u003c\/strong\u003e It sits at a sessionable 4.2% ABV and a moderate bitterness of 45 IBU, though the bitterness is perceived as \"roasted\" rather than \"hoppy.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e The secret to Guinness is the use of roasted unmalted barley, which provides the dark color and the dry, coffee-like finish. The legendary creamy head is achieved through Nitrogenation. Unlike most beers that use CO2, Guinness uses a \"beergas\" mix (75% Nitrogen, 25% CO2). Because Nitrogen bubbles are much smaller and do not dissolve as easily, they create the famous \"cascading\" effect and a dense, mousse-like foam.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"300072 - Diageo Canada Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42441359229015,"sku":"215996","price":498.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2479\/4148\/files\/Guinness-Keg.jpg?v=1766792833","url":"https:\/\/zyn.ca\/products\/guinness-keg","provider":"ZYN THE WINE MARKET LTD.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}