Can you split the G? There are seven watering holes in St. Petersburg and nearby towns pour Guinness the right way. The method demands bar-clean glassware filled three-quarters full, then a 90-second rest period, finishing with a creamy cap that crowns the top.
Nitrogen creates what sets Guinness apart. Tinier bubbles than standard carbonation produce a silkier mouthfeel. It’s lighter on the palate than heavy carbonated porters, yet delivers that signature creaminess stout drinkers crave, according to I Love the Burg.com.
Mary Margaret’s Olde Irish Tavern at 29 3rd St. N. earned high scores. The atmosphere pairs with bartenders from Ireland who know their craft, plus presentation that honors the brew. The Dog Bar at 2300 Central Ave. stocks one of Grand Central’s most impressive tap lists and can selections, including textbook Guinness pours…