A Dublin pub’s new hybrid Guinness pint mixing regular and alcohol-free stout has sparked fierce debate online
Palmerstown House Pub is now serving what it calls the ’60/40′ Guinness(Image: Instagram/palmerstown_house)
People are split over a new Guinness creation being served at a Dublin pub, with some devotees of the black stuff dismissing it as “a load of nonsense”.
It’s widely recognised that Ireland adores the beverage, and arguments regularly erupt over the ideal pour – not to mention the ‘split the G’ phenomenon that has dominated social media.
With numerous drinkers increasingly considering low or non-alcoholic alternatives, Palmerstown House Pub reckons they’ve discovered a method to provide the finest of both worlds.
The establishment is now serving what it terms the ’60/40′ – a pint crafted with 60% Guinness 0.0 and 40% Guinness 4.2%.
In a post on Instagram, Palmerstown House Pub said: “Try our new ’60/40′ in the Palmerstown House. All of the Guinness character, just a little lighter! Great for when you’re in the mood for a pint but with a little less alcohol! Just ask for a ’60/40′.”, reports the Irish Mirror.
“Always drink responsibly. This product contains alcohol and is not a 0.0 option. 1 pint contains approx 60% Guinness 0.0 and 40% Guinness 4.2%.”
The post also reveals that the ’60/40′ is still poured utilising the conventional two-stage technique, with Guinness Zero going in first. This hybrid beverage seeks to deliver a reduced alcohol alternative, bringing the ABV down from 4.2% to roughly 1.7%.
Palmerstown House Pub is now serving what it calls the ’60/40′ Guinness(Image: Instagram/palmerstown_house)
Response to the concept has been predictably varied. One individual quipped that it was “semi skimmed Guinness”, whilst others were considerably less enthused.
Some commenters outright dismissed it with remarks such as “Nah you’re good” and “Ring the Guards. The Guards are to be rang”. Another labelled it “a load of nonsense”, while others declared it “should be illegal”, termed it “a hard no”, stated “this is just wrong” and even alleged “this is a crime”.
However, amidst the backlash, there were numerous supporters, with some countering the negativity. One enthusiast penned: “I’ve asked for this in a few pubs and been looked at like I was a mentalist! Great to see you making it an actual thing”.
One commenter criticised the outrage, stating: “People crying about people wanting to drink a bit less alcohol or maybe have a couple and still be able to drive. Nobody is forcing it on you. Drink what you like, just relax and let others drink what they want too”.
Others kept their comments brief, adding “Rate this”, “Brilliant idea” and “This is such a good idea!”.
Daragh Curran, known on social media as The Guinness Guru, reckons the whole thing boils down to smart promotion. He told The Telegraph: “This is obviously done to go viral and fair play because it obviously works. I know if I make a video about it, it will get clicks and views, so I’ll probably go and make a video trying it, so fair play to them in that sense.”
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