SHOPPERS are racing to snap up a ‘game changing’ Guinness gadget that promises to pour pub-quality pints from the comfort of your own home.
The nifty gadget uses ultrasonic technology to create the creamy head and velvety taste Guinness is known for.
The Guinness Draught Nitrosurge device is listed as an Amazon best seller for just £30.60.
Shoppers have been raving about the gadget, with over 1,000 positive reviews culminating in a 4.5/5 star rating.
One happy customer called it “a game changer,” adding: “This gives you the closest thing to a pub pint at home. The quality is top drawer, and it makes the perfect gift for any Guinness lover.”
Another wrote: “The creamy head and smooth texture are exactly like you’d get from the tap at a bar. It’s easy to use and compact — perfect for enjoying the pub experience at home.”
Priced at £30, it’s an affordable alternative to other at-home draught machines, such as the PerfectDraft system, which costs a whopping £189 for the starter bundle.
The gadget comes as Guinness faces potential shortages across the UK due to increased demand.
Some pubs, like The Old Ivy House in Clerkenwell, London, have even started issuing ration cards to manage their dwindling supply of the beloved stout.
Co-owner Del Currie revealed that they had only three kegs left last week, compared to their usual eight.
He said: “It’s the busiest time of the year, and we’ve been forced to get creative. Instead of freaking out, we made it fun with ration cards, and people loved it.”
The Guinness shortage stems from what the brand’s owner, Diageo, called “exceptional consumer demand.”
Cold weather, the festive season, and a series of major rugby matches have fuelled a 20% surge in Guinness sales, according to data from research firm CGA.
For fans eager to skip the pub queues, the Nitrosurge device is proving to be a lifesaver.
One reviewer said: “Just like on tap! I’d recommend this to anyone who loves a Guinness.”
You can purchase the Guinness Nitrosurge Device here.
The famous Dublin drink is facing competition from other breweries and supermarkets which are now producing their own dark stouts.
Sun reporter Olivia Marshall carried out a taste test to see whether you can swap Guinness products for a different brand without sacrificing quality.
She looked at a range of dark tipples on sale at the major supermarkets and compared them with the leading brand Guinness and gave them a score out of 10 for taste and a score out of 10 for value for money.
While none were quite as good as a Guinness, she found Camden’s stout to be the most promising dupe.
She said: “It looked and smelt the most like Guinness and its pour was super smooth with a silky head.
“The stout did have a bit more of a bitter taste than the other beverages though, but I still really enjoyed it.
“So if you prefer a bitter taste, this one is for you.”
At £2.50 for an individual can though, it’s a pretty pricey option but Olivia rated it a 9/10.
Here's what The Sun's Olivia Marshall scored Guinness dupes out of 10
Brewdog Black Heart: £12.50 for 10 440ml cans from Tesco
Velvet Stout: £1.50 for one 330ml can from Asda
Camden Town Brewery Stout Smooth: £2.50 for one can from Sainsbury’s
Irish Stout: £2.20 per 500ml bottle from Marks and Spencer
Lancaster Black Stout: £2.25 per 500ml bottle from Asda
Always remember prices are subject to change
Punters were left fuming earlier this month when Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company (CMBC) announced it was ditching 11 classic cask beers.
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) slammed the decision as “another example of a globally owned business wiping out UK brewing heritage”.
A number of major beer brands have slashed the strength of their lagers in a budget-boosting move, too.
Hophead has reduced its ABV from 3.8% to 3.4% with landlords still being charged the same wholesale price.
Bottles of Banks’s Amber Ale were also changed from 3.8% to 3.4% in the middle of last year.
Meanwhile, Carlsberg Danish Pilsner, Grolsch Premium Pilsner and Banks’ Amber Ale have been reduced to 3.4%.
