Guinness Surger

Suckit · 17-09-2021 11:50PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117904977#Comment_117904977

I'd imagine that it's just convenient to claim plastics/environment, as it is that the cans are also more expensive.

WesternZulu · 18-09-2021 10:59AM

Tried it last night on a Guinness surger can as well as a can of O'Hara's Nitro Stout.

Wasn't overly impressed with either attempt.

Nonoperational · 18-09-2021 12:17PM

As long as the cans are cold enough this is fantastic. Very impressed.

thenightman · 18-09-2021 04:09PM

Tried a few last night. Not getting much of a cling to the glass vs the jewellery cleaner. Don't think its worth the 25 quid + more expensive cans.

statto25 · 18-09-2021 04:16PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117908306#Comment_117908306

How do you wash your glasses out of interest? I don't get much stick from my jewellery cleaner at all.

POBox19 · 18-09-2021 04:50PM

Bought a six pack of the Nitrosurgers, but not the gadget, I have an ultrasonic cleaner. First one I tried was into in a modern Guinness 'gravity' glass and while it was a good pint it wasn't any better than a standard Guinness draught can. The second was into an old style pub Guinness glass and it was superb. The surge seemed stronger and the head was creamier and a nice smooth taste.

There was a good 'shtick' from the head all the way in both glasses. For reference I wash them by hand using very little detergent.

Nonoperational · 18-09-2021 06:39PM

Yeah excellent 'stick' here too but cleaned the glass manually first with a tiny bit of detergent then loads of hot water and dried it well.

bokale · 18-09-2021 08:11PM

why would you want pint residue on the glass?

This thread is gas.

Darc19 · 18-09-2021 08:46PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117902873#Comment_117902873

Tesco Kildare town had plenty this evening

Nonoperational · 18-09-2021 09:27PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117909148#Comment_117909148

Wow

L'prof · 18-09-2021 09:35PM

Tasty 😋

bokale · 18-09-2021 09:36PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117909395#Comment_117909395

Ha showing my ignorance obviously!

The first time I heard of this stick thing is on the guinness guru YouTube channel.

Its worth a watch there is one were he drinks a non nitro can of guinness, so essentially his first time actually tasting guinness and he does not like it haha.

Suckit · 18-09-2021 10:36PM

I have a friend who got one of these a few months ago and is using it, says it works great. I didn't check if the Czech Republic one ships to Germany, if it does, it would work out a lot cheaper than the alternatives, as you can use something like mailboxde.com There are coupons etc. that I think bring the nromal price down to €16 ish for the other stores delivered to Ireland, which is still around 4 cans cheaper than the official unit. I'll post a video he sent me in a few minutes.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003109460924.html

EDIT - Here's the video.

https://streamable.com/ss2n0b

18-09-2021 10:49PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117909570#Comment_117909570

The item costs e25, not e2500.

Why would anyone be looking to cut corners ordering a beer former online at this point?.

There were people buying them when the rest of us got the jewellery box cleaners and I dont recall them working at all.

Suckit · 18-09-2021 10:56PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117909608#Comment_117909608

The video shows it working, €10 cheaper or possibly €15 - €20 cheaper isn't really what I would call 'cutting corners'. It is essentially the same unit or similar, just not as overpriced.

€40 for the first 6 pack is a bit galling imho. It's an alternative. You don't have to get it And for anyone that already has it, and were unsure if it would work with these cans, it does.

Nonoperational · 19-09-2021 06:08PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117909420#Comment_117909420

Ah sure it’s a bit of craic anyway!

bokale · 19-09-2021 06:44PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117912128#Comment_117912128

It is funny alright. Domes. Stick. But fair play to him he does blind taste tests where he shows he can't tell the difference between any of it.

rob316 · 20-09-2021 04:56PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117909627#Comment_117909627

It's €25, you'll have a 1 year warranty. I presume Guinness will want your drinking the new cans, so will have no problem sending ya a new one if theirs a problem. If you drink Guinness and want a higher quality pint at home, I reckon its fairly good value all round.

20-09-2021 07:37PM

Is there anywhere to get cheaper cans for the surger?

24 for 24 or 24 for 30?

Until then it's just an over priced gimmick.

L'prof · 20-09-2021 07:43PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117916910#Comment_117916910

Use the regular cans and remove the gas before opening the can

Does anyone know where you can get 500ml glasses? It’s just not the same pouting the smaller cans into a pint glass 😔

Cienciano · 20-09-2021 07:45PM

I got one last week, doubt I'd notice anything in a blind taste test. But tbh, it looks and feels like a real pint, i hate 500ml draft cans not filling the glass.

Basically Guinness marketing but I'm happy to use it. Just need a few Guinness tulip glasses as I hate the new ones

rob316 · 20-09-2021 07:49PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117916910#Comment_117916910

3 months to minimum pricing so they're just establishing their price point. Don't see them reducing the can prices.

Lynk · 22-09-2021 08:01PM

Might be a controversial opinion, but I don't find any difference between these and the standard cans pierced and put into a ultrasonic cleaner.

They're definitely not as good as the imported surger cans.

Suckit · 22-09-2021 09:12PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117916252#Comment_117916252

If thinking that way, you could buy 4 of the other ones. It was an option, mainly for the people that already had one, or for the people that thought the Guinness one is ridiculously over priced (as it is). As mentioned, nobody has to buy either one of them.

bren2001 · 22-09-2021 09:22PM

I take it there isn't any floating about in North Dublin. Been to a few places, All sold out

22-09-2021 10:19PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117926272#Comment_117926272

There is a shortage on the actual surgers themselves. Due to a microchip shortage in China is what I'm told today. Dunne's have 60 cases (20 surgers in a case) being split between all stores this week and that's it until Diageo can sort out supply.

BeerNut · 22-09-2021 10:36PM

Can someone keep us posted on how much mine's worth now? Original packaging, unwanted gift.

head82 · 23-09-2021 11:36AM

My local O'Briens had a plentiful supply of cans and surger units this morning.

( Sorry BeerNut, looks like yours is still only worth €25! )

Quackster · 23-09-2021 01:38PM

If you can pick one up in Dunnes, you can get it effectively for €15 by downloading the Dunnes app and using the €10 off €30 voucher (with a fiver of groceries to get you up to €30 spend).

Parachutes · 23-09-2021 01:59PM

How long realistically will they make these cans? I doubt that enough people will buy the surger to justify them making the cans for a long time so you are effectively spending 25 euro and a premium on the cans for a short term gimmick. Think I’ll stick to the normal cans and the odd pint in the pub.

Guinness Surger

Comments