People’s drinking habits are changing, with more and more opting to enjoy a low or no alchohol beverage instead of going the whole hog. Now, a pub in Dublin is attempting to capitalise on the trend by offering what they see as the best of both. The Palmerstown House Pub is serving the “60/40”, which is comprised of 60% of Guinness’s sober version, the 0.0, and 40% of its regular 4.2% stout. On Instagram, the venue wrote: “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′.” A clip suggests that the 0.0 is poured first, before the regular version. The beverage has received a mixed reception. One person commented: “Sorry I don’t do cocktails.” Someone else wrote: “Nah il just have four decent pints instead of 10 pints of p***.”
A different account asked: “What’s the point? You either drink or drive!
“Who wants weak alcohol content when they are drinking?”
Another drinker simply said: “Should be illegal.”
But another commenter said: “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 to.”
A different person wrote: “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.”
Another person wrote: “I’ve been saying this is a way forward for ages.
“50/50 seems like a better mix though…just an easier equation – it’s a pint at 2.25%.
“Even better @Guinness – make one for the pump!”
A couple of people mentioned that it reminded them of Guinness Mid Strength, which was discontinued.