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Guinness to become vegan / vegetarian friendly

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  • 01-11-2015 7:47pm
    #1
    JumpShivers
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    Guinness is about to become vegetarian friendly and stop using a fish by-product known as isinglass.

    I really hope this won't drastically or even slightly later the taste of the iconic beverage. It's another foolish step like the introduction of those new pint glasses a few years back.

    Is it really worth pandering to the whims of such a small minority of people if it's going to ruin the taste for the majority?

    Source:

    http://www.her.ie/life/guinness-lovers-rejoice-a-pint-of-the-black-stuff-is-about-to-become-vegan-friendly/262804


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    #2
    Links234
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    Lemme know when it becomes drinkable ;) /beersnob


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    #3
    [Deleted User]
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    So I've been drinking fish all this time? Ewwww. :(


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    #4
    Eutow
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    Links234 wrote: »
    Lemme know when it becomes drinkable ;) /beersnob



    It's drinkable, but it's no Founders.


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    SEPT 23 1989
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    Didn't think a vegan would have the strength to lift a pint


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    #6
    ShatterProof
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    isinglass ???? It's better when out of glass and is in me


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    Caoimhgh1n
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    Just because you don't care about the fact animal agriculture is the main cause of global warming, the reason the Amazon is being torn down, why the fish numbers will be almost depleted in 60 years, doesn't mean you should stop the company from making a good decision.


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    dan1895
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    Doesnt matter what's in it or what it tastes like. Guinness is all about the marketing and they've got Diageo's big bucks backing them up with that.


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    FrStone
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    Caoimhgh1n wrote: »
    Just because you don't care about the fact animal agriculture is the main cause of global warming, the reason the Amazon is being torn down, why the fish numbers will be almost depleted in 60 years, doesn't mean you should stop the company from making a good decision.

    Eugh... I'll be well dead before it has any massive effect on my life. Bring back the original recipe.


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    #10
    Lucena
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    Guinness has been modified over the years, this Is nothing new. You hardly imagine, OP, that Guinness in 1759 was the same as in 2015?


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    OU812
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    Eutow wrote: »
    It's drinkable, but it's no Founders.

    Is that REALLY that nice? I've picked it up a couple of times to maybe purchase it, but put it back each time.


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    rubadub
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    It is used for clearing the beer, only trace amounts would be in it as its discarded with the spent yeast. It does not have much flavour so you will not notice it.

    If I was vegan I would avoid beer altogether since a huge amount of insects are typically killed during the harvesting of hops. Other alcoholic drinks would have a lower "death toll" associated with them.


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    Links234
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    OU812 wrote: »
    Is that REALLY that nice? I've picked it up a couple of times to maybe purchase it, but put it back each time.

    Founders Porter is one of the nicest ones out there, it's like drinking dark chocolate, it's so rich.


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    Gwynplaine
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    SEPT 23 1989 wrote: »
    Didn't think a vegan would have the strength to lift a pint

    Fcuking fairies in smelly wooly jumpers.
    Will the Guinness still be stinking when they change it? Awful stuff.


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    Eutow
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    OU812 wrote: »
    Is that REALLY that nice? I've picked it up a couple of times to maybe purchase it, but put it back each time.

    I like it, probably not the best stout I've had.

    FrStone wrote: »
    Eugh... I'll be well dead before it has any massive effect on my life. Bring back the original recipe.

    Guinness Foreign Extra Stout is probably closer to the original receipe. I prefer it to the draft / can version.


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    C.K Dexter Haven
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    rubadub wrote: »
    If I was vegan I would avoid beer altogether since a huge amount of insects are typically killed during the harvesting of hops. Other alcoholic drinks would have a lower "death toll" associated with them.

    OMG JOE, that's terrible :eek:


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    Duggy747
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    Caoimhgh1n wrote: »
    Just because you don't care about the fact animal agriculture is the main cause of global warming, the reason the Amazon is being torn down

    There's a fair few reasons that deforestation is happening in the Amazon, not just because of animal agriculture, like the increasing production of soybean


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    Caoimhgh1n
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    Duggy747 wrote: »
    There's a fair few reasons that deforestation is happening in the Amazon, not just because of animal agriculture, like the increasing production of soybean

    Animal agriculture is the main one.


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    diomed
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    Isinglass
    https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ab/Isinglass_%28GB%29.jpg


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    gordongekko
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    Will they **** off messing with Guinness I love it the way it is.


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    #21
    MadsL
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    How do you know when a poster is vegan?







    They tell us.


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    Deedsie
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    Caoimhgh1n wrote: »
    Just because you don't care about the fact animal agriculture is the main cause of global warming, the reason the Amazon is being torn down, why the fish numbers will be almost depleted in 60 years, doesn't mean you should stop the company from making a good decision.

    Well said... Watch Cowspiracy people, interesting viewing


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    Fr_Dougal
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    It always amuses me to see vegans drink Coke.


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    Azalea
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    MadsL wrote: »
    How do you know when a poster is vegan?







    They tell us.
    Didn't see it on this thread myself.


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    syklops
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    Links234 wrote: »
    Founders Porter is one of the nicest ones out there, it's like drinking dark chocolate, it's so rich.

    Can't stand Dark chocolate. I love my Guiness though.


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    RWCNT
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    Eutow wrote: »
    Guinness Foreign Extra Stout is probably closer to the original receipe. I prefer it to the draft / can version.

    Is that the Nigerian one that's strong as hell? I think there's another kind of foreign extra that's more mellow but that Foreign Extra Stout reigns supreme. So boozy tasting.

    Whatever about taking out the fish guts, the worst thing they've done to Guinness to date has to be that "Guinness Ice" on tap or whatever it was called.


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    Dawn Rider
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    RWCNT wrote: »

    Whatever about taking out the fish guts, the worst thing they've done to Guinness to date has to be that "Guinness Ice" on tap or whatever it was called.

    I think the Guinness Ice thing is just a fad to get more people trying it.

    About 20 years ago a guy told me that he only ordered the bottles of Guinness in pub's as 'they ruined' the flavour when they chilled it. Porter should be drunk at room temperature apparently.
    Real ale drinker's hate cold beer also for that reason. The worse the flavour, the colder it should be...!


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    whisky_galore
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    Azalea wrote: »
    Didn't see it on this thread myself.

    They're easy to spot, they reek of 'holier than thou'.


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    #29
    Digitalmission
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    No Isinglass is good news!


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    [Deleted User]
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    Caoimhgh1n wrote: »
    Just because you don't care about the fact animal agriculture is the main cause of global warming, the reason the Amazon is being torn down, why the fish numbers will be almost depleted in 60 years, doesn't mean you should stop the company from making a good decision.

    The main causes of global warming are immigrants and Conradh na Gaeilge.

    FACT. END OFF.


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    #31
    DEFTLEFTHAND
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    Dawn Rider wrote: »
    I think the Guinness Ice thing is just a fad to get more people trying it.

    About 20 years ago a guy told me that he only ordered the bottles of Guinness in pub's as 'they ruined' the flavour when they chilled it. Porter should be drunk at room temperature apparently.
    Real ale drinker's hate cold beer also for that reason. The worse the flavour, the colder it should be...!

    I remember my father giving out to me for putting cans of Guinness in the fridge, has to be room temp for him or he won't drink it.


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