Originally posted by boombox More of a Murphy\'s man myself - Guinness doesn\'t travel well, even from just across the Irish Sea!!Over here, half yards aren\'t that common and finding a pub which is willing to serve anyone a yard is rare, except in sporting clubs. Have had to do a few over the years as punishment/celebration for scoring hatricks - has to be bitter if it\'s going down in one - lager type beers are too cold and too gassy and cider would probably be lethal, while Guinness would definitely be too chewy - both up and down