Lovely day for a ...Murphy's?

In the left corner, Murphy's Irish Stout. In the right, Guinness.

We've enjoyed the true Guinness experience during our trip. Although many think the beer must taste dark and be heavy due to its color, it is actually among the lowest calorie and lower alcohol content beers. It is much smoother in Ireland and the classic foam head tends to be more robust and linger longer. It is also high in Iron, which, of course is why it gives you...strength.

On the tour around County Cork, it was surprisingly not easy to find a Guinness. Murphy's is a rival stout made in Cork. It has more of a toffee flavour. I tried it but then pivoted back to Guinness at a pub that offered both. I noticed the missing traditional Guinness logo on my tasty pint, and the barman shifted from a smiling "now, here's your Murphy's, enjoy" to "here". I hesitated and decided not to ask him which he preferred.