My goodness, my Guinness -- now on the iPhone!
I'll admit right of front that I wish this app was free - it's the least Guinness could do after all the beer money I've spent on their lovely tar-black brew over the years. $1.99 isn't a bad price, though -- especially if you want to ensure your iPhone survival app kit contains valuable pint-enjoying tools.
Right now, the coolest feature is the Guinness pub locator. In most states, you'll be able to quick tap in and find nearby establishments that will happily feed your Guinness craving. Why most states? As it turns out, Hawaii, Indiana, Kentucky, Montana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, and West Virginia aren't keen on people using apps like this.
They are, of course, more than happy to tax your liquor consumption, so it seems a little odd to me that they don't want you to be able to find a pint on your iPhone. But that's a discussion for another day -- back to the app!
Right now, the coolest feature is the Guinness pub locator. In most states, you'll be able to quick tap in and find nearby establishments that will happily feed your Guinness craving. Why most states? As it turns out, Hawaii, Indiana, Kentucky, Montana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, and West Virginia aren't keen on people using apps like this.
They are, of course, more than happy to tax your liquor consumption, so it seems a little odd to me that they don't want you to be able to find a pint on your iPhone. But that's a discussion for another day -- back to the app!
Once you've spotted a pub, the app also makes it easy for you to ping your friends and let them know where to meet you. Slick!There's plenty in the app to enjoy if you are in one of the blacklisted states. A handy ruler and tip guide will help you pour the perfect pint at home, and DrinkIQ helps ensure that you're in the know about responsible drinking. And no, that doesn't mean "responsible for drinking pint after pint of Guinness."
Fun extras are also in the works and will be appearing in app updates. They'll include things like mini games, trivia, and screensavers.
The app drops on September 24th, the anniversary of Arthur Guinness signing a 9,000 year lease on the St. James Gate Brewery in Dublin. That's a long time -- and only slightly longer than At&t wants to lock you in on that new iPhone contract!
