There are plenty of anaerobic bacteria. Nitrogen won't affect those, and the favours they produce are probably even worse.

Most myths about Guinness concern the "thickness" of the beer, as in the guy who broke his glass, but had time to ask the barman for another before any spilled. Or writing your name on it.

But this really happened- in a pub in Toxteth in the 70s, my brother was drinking a pint between tunes, and gabbing. He reached out for the glass without looking, pushed it off the table- and caught it in mid- flight with an amazing reflex grab- still not looking.

Pub full of hardened Scousers, all with jaws on the floor.


Poor MG, HE smells of sanctimony.