Guinness - the story of the ‘Black Stuff’

Guinness is world-renowned as an Irish dry stout that began in the brewery of Arthur Guinness (1725–1803) at St James’ Gate brewery in Dublin.

In 1997, Guinness plc merged with Grand Metropolitan to form the multinational alcoholic drinks producer Diageo and now, it is one of the most successful beer brands worldwide. It’s brewed in almost 50 countries and is available in over 120. In Ireland, they brew almost €2 billion worth of the beverage annually.

The draught beer’s thick, creamy head comes from mixing the beer with nitrogen and carbon dioxide when poured and being allowed to ‘settle’ before being finally topped up.

Get nearer the experience at the Guinness Storehouse where you’ll discover what goes into the making of each and every pint. You’ll earn about the incredible brand history stretching over 250 years.

You can learn how to pour the perfect pint in the Guinness Academy, or upgrade to enjoy samples of the four most popular variants, with the Connoisseur Experience.