When they say that Guinness beer tastes differently in Ireland compared to the USA they aren’t kidding. Most say it’s due to the “freshness” of the beer because the beer is brewed right in Dublin. All I can say is whenever I’m visiting Ireland, Guinness is my beer of choice.
We visited the factory on a Saturday and the placed was “hop”ping. The tour of the factory was a blend of Guinness history and how they brew the beer. Interesting Guinness facts:
- Guinness’ color is ruby red…not black
- 10 million pints of Guinness are enjoyed all over the world each day.
- Sir Arthur Guinness signed a 9,000 year lease for St. James Gate Brewery in 1759
- Guinness is made of four natural ingredients… water from the nearby Wicklow mountains (not the River Liffey), barley, hops and yeast…that’s it!
- A “perfect pour” of Guinness takes almost two minutes. Well worth the wait😊
The factory tour finished with a perfect pour of a pint of Guinness stout in their Gravity Bar. The Gravity Bar overlooks Dublin and the surrounding countryside.
Adventures in Ireland 