Guinness tastes different in the UK and Ireland, drinkers say (Image: Getty)
An Irish pub owner has revealed the real reason that Guinness tastes different in UK pubs than in its country of origin, .
Oisín Rogers, co-owner of the popular Soho pub The Devonshire, has explained why the stout tastes better across the pond, despite his establishment being crowned one of the best in the UK for a pint of Guinness.
He said in a video on :”The biggest difference to Guinness in Ireland and the Guinness in the UK is that in most [UK] pubs, your Guinness comes through the same system as the lagers.
“So it’s slightly too cold – it’s too chilled down.”
Many Irish pubs choose to keep their beer and Guinness lines separate as they believe this greatly improves the quality of the drink.
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The Devonshire pub in London installed a separate system for Guinness to improve the taste (Image: Getty)
Mr Rogers explained how Guinness is typically forced through very narrow beer pipes in the UK, “really, really fast”. However, in his pub, he installed his own separate system to tackle the problem.
He said: “Our Guinness comes through a proprietary system of coolers and lines and taps, and we really look after it – and it’s completely separate from the lagers, which runs on a totally different system.
“People think it tastes better than other pubs.”
Last year, The Devonshire ranked number two out of the Top 50 Gastropubs during an awards ceremony sponsored by Estrella Damm. Despite opening just two years ago, the boozer became a hit among .
Many customers of the pub in the capital have taken to TripAdvisor to praise the quality of its Guinness. One complimentary reviewer said: “Best Guinness in England. Very busy as per, but managed to get a seat. Friendly and efficient service.”
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The national Guinness shortage highlights the stouts popularity (Image: Getty)
While another added: “Definitely the best pint in London. Perfectly poured.”
A third echoed this: “Good pints of Guinness served in true Irish fashion, all piled up on the bar ready and waiting. So even though it’s busy, you get served relatively quickly.”
The popularity of the stout increased so greatly last year that it caused a .
The owner, Diageo, was forced to ration supplies to ensure every establishment received their fair share.
The parent firm said it was “working around the clock” to increase suppliers as net sales jumped by 13% in the six-months to December.