Having a pint of Guinness after almost no sleep, a day of meetings and an empty stomach was definately an experience. I don't normally drink it over here in the U.S., but figured, while in the UK, get with the program. If I had had a motorcycle to ride, or even a car to drive, it would have been a big mistake. In any case, it tasted very good and I plan to add it to my fridge.
And, now for the technology. I just looked up the percentage of alcohol in Guinness draught. Just to keep this relevant in the forum, it is a long way from being usable as A10 fuel. Surprisingly, if it had been the "Extra Stout" it would have been stonger in the US than the UK at 5% vs. 4.3%, but the regular draught is the same, around 4.3% ABV. It all makes me wonder about the Belgians and Dutch, where Guinness Special Export Stout is 8% ABV. For my Aussie friends, it seems the closest to this is the Original/Extra Stout at 6% ABV. I reckon these numbers reflect the local laws for content. However, I am wondering why it seemed to get into my system so fast and efficiently. I could just chalk it up to the empty stomach and sleep deprivation, but this is not the first time I've had beer under similar circumstances. I wonder if the nitrogen content makes it easier for the alcohol to be absorbed.
At the risk of being unpopular with some for even saying it, DRINK RESPONSIBLY. Let's all stay around for the A7/A10 fun.
Richard L.
