# An experiment, My take on Guinness and beef **URL:** \ **Category:** Food & Diet\ **Created:** [December 18, 2025, 11:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/an-experiment-my-take-on-guinness-and-beef/15693 "2025-12-18T23:15:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![CarlosLuis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/carlosluis/32/11389_2.png) [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2025, 11:15pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/an-experiment-my-take-on-guinness-and-beef/15693/1 "2025-12-18T23:15:37Z")
Back story, my wife and I spent a wonderful month in west County Cork. There this non- beer drinker got a taste for stout, in particular Murphy’s Extra Stout. Not available in my area. Anyway a pint of Guinness brings back good memories of our trip, her brother Gene and daughter Niamh. The Wednesday before Thanksgiving I bought a 4 pack of Guinness. I would have one a week. Well there was one left and I got 12 Guinness Zero ( no alcohol. I had a package of Hereford shredded brisket in a shelf stable package, and thought what the heck, try a Guinness and beef stew. I put some avocado oil, it’s what I have, in the deep skillet and chopped some left over onion. When the onions were transparent, I added the beef with a pinch of oregano, dash of black pepper, garlic powder and Lawry’s salt. Then I opened the can of Guinness and poured it in a pint glass. When it settled I poured half into the pan and covered. I let it simmer for an hour, added a small can of mixed vegetables and corn. It’s really hard having fresh vegetables for one. I let that simmer for 20 minutes or so, added more pepper and served. Fortunately it is good, because I have enough for several meals. BTW the Guinness Zero tastes just like regular Guinness and has much lower carbs. ![IMG_2517](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/fudiabetes/original/2X/9/9b4625e32ae49d429298231527013b189714cdb4.jpeg) Will, I make this again, who knows. ---
**Author:** ![TomH](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/tomh/32/9063_2.png) [@TomH](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TomH)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2025, 12:02am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/an-experiment-my-take-on-guinness-and-beef/15693/2 "2025-12-19T00:02:25Z")
@CarlosLuis Sounds fantastic! Brings back memories of living in the UK (3 years back in the 80s, 50 miles west of London). I didn’t get out much thanks to the CND ladies (I use the term loosely) who defeated our base fence line regularly and tried to defeat the security I directed (Ground Launched Cruise Missiles…I can neither confirm nor deny). Anyway, I didn’t develop a Guiness liking as many did, but did come appreciate the Bitters served at room temperature (not warm) while there! Been back a few time to London, Scotland, etc. We enjoyed many a pub, pub grub, and their brews. It’s a shame they’re going out of style! Enjoy the leftovers! ---
**Author:** ![CarlosLuis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/carlosluis/32/11389_2.png) [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2025, 12:23am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/an-experiment-my-take-on-guinness-and-beef/15693/3 "2025-12-19T00:23:36Z")
The pubs we frequented only had 4 stouts on draft, no other Guinness, Murphy’s, Beamish and Smithwick. All other beers were cans or bottles. ---
**Author:** ![CarlosLuis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/carlosluis/32/11389_2.png) [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2025, 1:58am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/an-experiment-my-take-on-guinness-and-beef/15693/4 "2025-12-19T01:58:01Z")
This is interesting. I guess I over bolused 🫠 I was only able to pedal 38 minutes with my BG dropping to 70mg/dl. Maybe Guinness with or without alcohol is more potent than te de carnela (cinnamon tea)🤣Maybe I should post this on reddit as a sure fire cure for diabetes 😼 ---
**Author:** ![Michel](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/michel/32/387_2.png) [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2025, 4:59am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/an-experiment-my-take-on-guinness-and-beef/15693/5 "2025-12-19T04:59:29Z")
Love the experiment! I might just test out this Guinness Zero if I can get a hold of one. ---
**Author:** ![bkh](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/da6949/32.png) [@bkh](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/bkh)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2025, 3:25pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/an-experiment-my-take-on-guinness-and-beef/15693/6 "2025-12-19T15:25:40Z")
> [@CarlosLuis](#): > > BTW the Guinness Zero tastes just like regular Guinness and has much lower carbs. > [@Michel](#): > > I might just test out this Guinness Zero if I can get a hold of one. One can is the right number to start with. I guess it’s a matter of taste, but to me the 0 was distinctly more harsh; the regular Guinness cans are more smooth and generous. ---
**Author:** ![CarlosLuis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/carlosluis/32/11389_2.png) [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2025, 9:48pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/an-experiment-my-take-on-guinness-and-beef/15693/7 "2025-12-19T21:48:17Z")
> [@bkh](#): > > One can is the right number to start with. I guess it’s a matter of taste, but to me the 0 was distinctly more harsh; the regular Guinness cans are more smooth and generous. Well I had both Guinness and Murphy’s in Ireland and both were head and shoulders above here. I don’t care much for alcohol anymore, never was much for it. I just like having a pint of the black stuff for old times sake. Hmmm sake or Saké. On 2nd thought no Saké, rice always spikes my BG uncontrollably 🤣 ---
**Author:** ![JessicaD](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/6f9a4e/32.png) [@JessicaD](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/JessicaD)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2025, 4:11am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/an-experiment-my-take-on-guinness-and-beef/15693/8 "2025-12-20T04:11:05Z")
I love Guinness (Murphys and Smithwicks, too!). Do you all bolus for beer? I do not, but only drink one or two at a go, over a couple of hours. And I’m vegetarian, so can’t comment on the beef. 😅 ---
**Author:** ![CarlosLuis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/carlosluis/32/11389_2.png) [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2025, 1:45pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/an-experiment-my-take-on-guinness-and-beef/15693/9 "2025-12-20T13:45:14Z")
> [@JessicaD](#): > > Do you all bolus for beer? That is a conundrum. Beer has carbohydrates which will raise blood glucose levels, but it has alcohol which hinders the conversion of glycogen into glucose by the liver. ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/fudiabetes/original/2X/7/7e25648cc5da85c02992c647d27a91aaa18e1893.jpeg) Light beer with lower carbs might lead to hypos, the same with spirits such as whisky. ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/fudiabetes/original/2X/c/c3c036e5dbd55d24021cf239a07fe62e16157a63.jpeg) I would like to add that continuous heavy alcohol consumption is not a good way to manage blood glucose levels. Moderation is the key and use your meter CGM to see how beer, wine and spirits affect your BG. ---
**Author:** ![Beacher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/a6a055/32.png) [@Beacher](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Beacher)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2025, 3:03pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/an-experiment-my-take-on-guinness-and-beef/15693/10 "2025-12-20T15:03:23Z")
> [@JessicaD](#): > > Do you all bolus for beer? For Guinness, Smithwick’s and Old Speckled Hen, definitely: 10 g per can/bottle/half-pint roughly. I don’t bolus for any other beers because they’re not worth drinking. 🫣 ---
**Author:** ![JessicaD](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/6f9a4e/32.png) [@JessicaD](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/JessicaD)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2025, 4:16pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/an-experiment-my-take-on-guinness-and-beef/15693/11 "2025-12-20T16:16:42Z")
Hahaha @Beacher and @CarlosLuis! I’ve learned over 33 years of drinking and D that I shouldn’t bolus anything for any alcohol, except if a mixed drink has a liqueur in it, and my blood sugar seems to remain fairly steady. ---
**Author:** ![CarlosLuis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/carlosluis/32/11389_2.png) [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2025, 5:33pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/an-experiment-my-take-on-guinness-and-beef/15693/12 "2025-12-20T17:33:24Z")
> [@JessicaD](#): > > I shouldn’t bolus anything for any alcohol, except if a mixed drink has a liqueur in it, and my blood sugar seems to remain fairly steady. My Grandmother was fond of anisette. There would be sugar crystals all around the screw cap. Hmmm, Maybe I inherited a love for licorice from her. As a kid I the other kids would gladly give me their licorice jelly beans, mmmm good 😋 ---
**Author:** ![ClaudnDaye](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/claudndaye/32/5_2.png) [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2025, 6:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/an-experiment-my-take-on-guinness-and-beef/15693/13 "2025-12-20T18:27:54Z")
Black licorice. Mhmm mhmm mhmmm. ---
**Author:** ![CarlosLuis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/carlosluis/32/11389_2.png) [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2025, 7:00pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/an-experiment-my-take-on-guinness-and-beef/15693/14 "2025-12-20T19:00:36Z")
There’s very few of us. ---
**Author:** ![Beacher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/a6a055/32.png) [@Beacher](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Beacher)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2025, 8:50pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/an-experiment-my-take-on-guinness-and-beef/15693/15 "2025-12-20T20:50:39Z")
> [@ClaudnDaye](#): > > Black licorice. Correction: Black and _seriously_ _salty_ licorice. (Right, @Boerenkool?) ---
**Author:** ![ClaudnDaye](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/claudndaye/32/5_2.png) [@ClaudnDaye](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/ClaudnDaye)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2025, 8:51pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/an-experiment-my-take-on-guinness-and-beef/15693/16 "2025-12-20T20:51:12Z")
Nah, never tasted salty to me. Just delicious ---
**Author:** ![JessicaD](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/6f9a4e/32.png) [@JessicaD](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/JessicaD)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2025, 9:04pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/an-experiment-my-take-on-guinness-and-beef/15693/17 "2025-12-20T21:04:15Z")
Oh wow, you are all sickos. Bring on the cherry, strawberry twizzler sweetness! I think @bostrav59 is also in your crew – I am holding a bag of australian black licorice I received as a gift to give to him when we all have a Boston meet up! ---
**Author:** ![CarlosLuis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/carlosluis/32/11389_2.png) [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2025, 9:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/an-experiment-my-take-on-guinness-and-beef/15693/18 "2025-12-20T21:19:51Z")
> [@JessicaD](#): > > Oh wow, you are all sickos Ah, sweet Jessica, _ **De gustibus non est disputandum** _ In matters of taste there can be no dispute, or my favorite there’s no accounting for taste. Nice of you to share.😍 ---
**Author:** ![Michel](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/michel/32/387_2.png) [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2025, 1:09am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/an-experiment-my-take-on-guinness-and-beef/15693/19 "2025-12-21T01:09:11Z")
> [@CarlosLuis](#): > > De gustibus et coloribus 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![CarlosLuis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/carlosluis/32/11389_2.png) [@CarlosLuis](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/CarlosLuis)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2025, 1:27am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/an-experiment-my-take-on-guinness-and-beef/15693/20 "2025-12-21T01:27:57Z")
> [@Michel](#): > > et coloribus Well there’s no disputing that licorice should be black, but always live by the true but fake Latin phrase, Illegitimi non carborundum! Now as to my stew. I just had my 2nd bowl. Like all stews it was much improved by 2 days in the fridge. Even the canned veg was better. There was a delightful aroma reminiscent of the Guinness, maybe the malted barley. Anyway, I think I will make this again. [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/an-experiment-my-take-on-guinness-and-beef/15693.md?page=2)