Nectar of the Gods.


All Guinness sold in Ireland, the U.K., and North America is made in Dublin — so the time it takes for a keg to cross the Atlantic puts it at an immediate disadvantage. What’s more, since your average Irish watering hole probably sells more Guinness than its American counterpart, the chances are much higher that a patron there will get a pour from a fresh keg.

In honor of President Obama reconnecting with his Irish ancestry in Moneygall, Slate‘s Maura Kelly explains why Guinness tastes better in Eire. Hey, it tastes pretty good here too.

5 thoughts on “Nectar of the Gods.”

  1. Yes never as good as it does in Eire, a big clue is the
    time you sit waiting for it to set as you stare at your glass in eager anticipation watching those glorious bubbles rise

  2. Kevin, any comments on Weinergate? I’m guessing he will have to resign before long . . . but should he have to? or should he try to brazen it out a la Ensign and Vitter?

  3. Nothing? 🙁

    That probably means that you’re either really enjoying your summer, or that you’re sick of the whole topic. I hope it’s the first (although it’s likely to be the latter, too).

  4. A little of both, Keara. I’ve been behind on posting, but don’t much feel like commenting on Weiner’s idiocy regardless.

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