Guinness Products

All about Guinness Guinness is an iconic Irish Stout that has a distinct creamy flavor that gets more delicious with every sip. Let’s rewind to 1759. The year Arthur Guinness signed a 9,000 year lease on a rundown brewery in Dublin. It would be just ten years later that the first six and a half barrels of Guinness were brewed. The first Guinness beers were ales and later he began brewing porters. In 1801 the first iteration of the famous Guinness stout we know and love today was created. Today, Guinness is owned by the British-based multinational alcoholic beverage maker, Diageo. Guinness is one of the most successful alcohol brands in the world. How much alcohol is in Guinness? Guinness is a flavorful, smooth stout with an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.2%. While Guinness may have a lower alcohol content than competitors such as the Samuel Adams Cream Stout, the Guinness flavor is bold. Guinness also has a lower calorie content containing around 125 calories per pint. Premium lagers usually contain about 160 calories per pint. What does Guinness taste like? The taste and look of Guinness is unforgettable. Starting with its aroma, you’ll get a strong scent of sweet dark fruity character with a roasted malt, coffee, and chocolate flavor. You may also notice the subtle vanilla bean notes. To taste, Guinness is a light bodied beer with slight creaminess and sweetness finished with aggressive bittering hops. Guinness is an iconic Irish beer. You can recognize its uniqueness without even taking a sip. How to pour a Guinness The perfect pour is especially important when enjoying a Guinness. From taste to presentation, the way you pour a Guinness impacts the entire experience. To master the perfect two part pour you will need a clean, dry, and cool Guinness glass. A Guinness glass has a flower-like shape and can also be known as a “tulip glass”. Guinness should be served at approximately 46 degrees Fahrenheit. Pour your Guinness slowly and let it settle once poured. During the settling phase you’ll notice the stout sinking under the creamy white foam top. About 60-80 seconds should be enough time for your Guinness to settle. The Guinness pour is part of the experience. You can use the Guinness Nitrosurge pour tool to help you get the perfect pour every time. Is Guinness gluten free? Guinness is not gluten free. It contains malted barley, a gluten ingredient. Most beers are not gluten free. What are the different types of Guinness? The Guinness Draught Stout is what Guinness is most famous for. However, Guinness also has other premium beers to try. All Guinness beers have a smooth creamy taste that you’ll crave. • Guinness Draught Stout: The classic Guinness Draught Stout is rich and creamy. Part of the secret to achieving its taste and texture is nitrogenation. • Guinness Extra Stout: The Guinness Extra Stout has a higher ABV but is not infused with nitrogen. • Guinness Nitrosurge: The Guinness Nitrosurge is a device that uses technology to break down the nitrogen. It can help you achieve a perfectly smooth pour every time. • Non Alcoholic Guinness: Guinness offers a non alcoholic version of the famous stout that’s just as delicious.