Guinness’s Book of Records was originally conceived as a way to settle arguments in pubs.
In Ulysses, the Irish writer James Joyce calls Guinness the “wine of the country.” His favorite beverage, however, was a white wine from Switzerland.
In Ulysses, the Irish writer James Joyce calls Guinness the “wine of the country.” His favorite beverage, however, was a white wine from Switzerland.
In the 19th century, Guinness’s St. James’s Gate brewery was referred to as a “city within a city.” It had its own ambulance service, fire brigade, railway network, and fleet of ships.
In the 19th century, Guinness’s St. James’s Gate brewery was referred to as a “city within a city.” It had its own ambulance service, fire brigade, railway network, and fleet of ships.
By the 1880s, Guinness’s St. James’s Gate brewery was the largest employer in Ireland. It offered workers competitive wages, free medical care, housing, and a pension plan.
By the 1880s, Guinness’s St. James’s Gate brewery was the largest employer in Ireland. It offered workers competitive wages, free medical care, housing, and a pension plan.
Famed Antarctic explorer Douglas Mawson brought bottles of Guinness stout with him on his expeditions in the early 20th century.
Famed Antarctic explorer Douglas Mawson brought bottles of Guinness stout with him on his expeditions in the early 20th century.
A 12-ounce serving of Guinness has only 124 calories.
A 12-ounce serving of Guinness has only 124 calories.
The countries that consume the most Guinness are, in order, the U.K., Ireland, the U.S., Nigeria, and Cameroon.
The countries that consume the most Guinness are, in order, the U.K., Ireland, the U.S., Nigeria, and Cameroon.
After separating from the UK in 1922, the Irish Free State had to ask Guinness for permission to use the harp icon on its coat of arms, as Guinness had trademarked the symbol back in 1876.
After separating from the UK in 1922, the Irish Free State had to ask Guinness for permission to use the harp icon on its coat of arms, as Guinness had trademarked the symbol back in 1876.
In 1759, Arthur Guinness signed a 9000-year lease for an abandoned brewery in Dublin’s St. James’s Gate. Guinness is still brewed on the site today.
In 1759, Arthur Guinness signed a 9000-year lease for an abandoned brewery in Dublin’s St. James’s Gate. Guinness is still brewed on the site today.
The plastic ball in your can of Guinness is called a widget. Its purpose? To store nitrogen and release it once the can is opened, creating a draft-like drinking experience.
The plastic ball in your can of Guinness is called a widget. Its purpose? To store nitrogen and release it once the can is opened, creating a draft-like drinking experience.