On a brighter note...

"Tom McParland" (tommcparland) 09/27/2013 at 16:20 • Filed to: beerlopnik

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...I had a nice lunch at Buddakan after our whole ticket debacle and tried this Asahi Black Lager, very tasty.

ddavidn > Tom McParland 09/27/2013 at 16:25

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Haven't tried that. Only had Guinness black lager, didn't like that.

CKeffer > Tom McParland 09/27/2013 at 16:27

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It's actually a pretty tasty beer, and unlike most Japanese beer, isn't like drinking beer soda.

Tom McParland > ddavidn 09/27/2013 at 16:28

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This doesn't taste anything like Guinness black. That is a sad beer for folks who don't like real Guinness... this is very refreshing with some nice sweet notes.

ddavidn > Tom McParland 09/27/2013 at 16:34

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Perfect! I'll keep an eye out for it. Your description of the Guinness black lager is perfect. I wish they would just ship us the real Guinness from Ireland and leave off everything else. But until that happens, I will just keep drinking draught and the canadian stuff...

Tom McParland > ddavidn 09/27/2013 at 16:36

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If you prefer "real" Guinness try to get your hands on Beamish Stout it is very close to the good stuff.

For Sweden > Tom McParland 09/27/2013 at 16:37

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The fact that Japanese beer isn't available on tap at every bar is one of history's greatest injustices.

ddavidn > Tom McParland 09/27/2013 at 16:38

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Beamish... I believe I've only heard of it, never seen it in the real world. Generally, if I see something like that I will give it a try. Maybe I'll see if the local beer shop can order me some.

vdub_nut: scooter snob > Tom McParland 09/27/2013 at 17:25

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How close to porter-status is it? I'll have to get some of this if I see it.

Tom McParland > vdub_nut: scooter snob 09/27/2013 at 17:29

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Not nearly has hoppy as Porter, quite smooth in fact.