Okay, so I saw this “Conor McGregor FORGED Irish Stout” thing popping up all over my social media. Being a bit of a fan of McGregor (and stout, let’s be honest), I figured I’d give it a shot and see what all the hype was about. Here’s how it went down:
First Steps: Finding the Stuff
First things first, I had to actually find this FORGED Stout. It wasn’t at my usual grocery store, so I hit up a couple of bigger liquor stores.
- Checked Local Store: Nope.
- Tried Big Retailer 1: Strike out.
- Tried Big Retailer 2: Bingo! Found a four-pack.
Grabbed a four-pack. The packaging is pretty slick. Black can, big FORGED logo, McGregor’s signature…it all looked the part.
The Taste Test: Getting Down to Business
Got home, popped one open. It poured pretty dark, nice creamy head, just like you’d expect from a stout. Time for the important part:
- The Smell: Definitely got that roasted, malty smell. A little bit of coffee, maybe some chocolate in there too. Not bad at all.
- The First Sip: It was smooth. Seriously smooth. Not too bitter, which some stouts can be. The roasted flavor was definitely there, but it wasn’t overpowering.
- Overall Taste: It’s good, solid stout! It has a full body, not watery. It isn’t a flavor explosion, it’s more of a mellow, easy-drinking beer.
Final Thoughts: Would I Buy It Again?
Honestly? Yeah, I probably would. It’s not the best stout I’ve ever had, but it’s definitely good, and it’s a smooth drinker. It’s a good stout. I smashed that four-pack easy.
So, that was my little adventure with Conor McGregor’s FORGED Irish Stout. Has anyone tried anything like this before, let me know what you think about it.
