Guinness is a dark Irish dry stout that originated in the brewery of Arthur Guinness at St. James's Gate, Dublin, Ireland, in 1759. It is one of the most successful alcohol brands worldwide, brewed in almost 50 countries, and available in over 120. Sales in 2011 amounted to 850 million litres. It is popular with the Irish, both in Ireland and abroad. In spite of declining consumption since 2001, it is still the best-selling alcoholic drink in Ireland where Guinness & Co. Brewery makes almost €2 billion worth of beer annually.

The Guinness Storehouse is a tourist attraction at St. James's Gate Brewery in Dublin, Ireland. Since opening in 2000, it has received over 20 million visitors.

It takes bold brewers to brew bold beers. Those prepared to go to lengths that others wouldn't to perfect their craft. In 1759, Arthur Guinness took out a 9000-year lease on a brewery; their brewers then brought consumers the blackest beer with the most colourful flavour, and braved the perils of the high seas to transport it across the globe. The pioneering methods of the predecessors have been handed down and tirelessly advanced from generation to generation and they never stop evolving.

Guinness Ambassadors

You can learn how to pour the perfect pint from one of the expert Guinness Ambassadors at the Guinness Academy and claim your perfect pint certificate! The six-step ritual is as legendary as the beer itself - from the 119.5 seconds it takes to pour to the iconic surge and eventual settle. To ensure the safety of visitors and staff, some of the experiences such as the Guinness Academy will remain closed to public groups for now but can be booked as part of the Upgrade Your Experience and Guided Experience offers.