Exclusive: Franz Frankl, who runs the AllThingsGuinness Instagram account, gave his insights after the owner of Skehans in the English capital declared the black stuff at his boozer is on par with what's served in the homeland
Pints of Guinness poured in London could be as good as Irish ones if everything is done correctly, an expert has claimed.
READ MORE: Popular Galway pub to sell pints of Guinness for just 5c this weekend to celebrate 80th birthday But as the popularity of Guinness soars - many are starting to believe once the correct technique is used, a special draught system is installed which is separate from other beers that is cleaned regularly along with an experienced barman who serves it at the right temperature - it doesn’t matter if it’s poured in Limerick or London.
We asked if there was really any difference between pints poured in Ireland compared with the UK. He told us: “The liquid itself is identical, it’s rather the freshness of it, the way it gets poured, the draught system and the care of the bartender that’s different.” He added: “You should taste roasted chocolate/coffee from it. glass must be spotless/dry/room temperature an old style tulip glass.”
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