Does It Actually Taste Like Guinness?
Honestly, closer than you'd think. The first time I cracked one open, I was braced for that thin, slightly sad flavour you get from most alcohol-free stouts. What I got instead was something that actually has a bit of body to it. The roasted barley is there. The creamy head from the widget does its job. It's not identical to the real thing, obviously, but it's not a pale imitation either.
The main thing you notice after a couple of sips is the sweetness. Without the alcohol to balance things out, there's a slightly sugary edge that lingers. Not offensive, just noticeable if you're paying attention.
Who This Is Actually For
If you're driving, pregnant, doing Dry January, or just trying to cut back without sitting there with a sparkling water at a barbecue, this is genuinely solid. It's probably the best alcohol-free option in the stout category by some distance.
Who it isn't for: anyone expecting a full pint-of-Guinness experience. It's close, not exact. Also worth flagging that Subscribe and Save means you're committing to a repeat delivery, so make sure you either cancel or actually want 24 cans showing up again next month.
The Deal Itself
The price with S&S plus the voucher stacked on top brings it down to around £19 for 24 cans. That works out to well under a quid a can for something that feels like a proper drink. For alcohol-free, that's a fair price. The community heat on this one is high for a reason. Not a flashy deal, just a solid one.
