Guinness in Ireland Fun Facts

Under the guidance of Arthur Guinness and his heirs, Guinness has been brewing pints of its famous stout in Dublin since the mid 18th century.

Sláinte! Fun Facts About Guinness Beer and its company.

    -    The company originally leased its Dublin brewery for 9,000 years.

    -    The lease included free access to a water supply.

    -    There was once an ale as well.

    -    It takes 119.5 seconds to pour the perfect pint of Guinness.

    -    The official color of the beer is ruby red.

    -    The beer was brewed in 49 countries around the world.

    -    It was one of the first companies to offer employee benefits.

    -    Guinness promised every British soldier a pint of beer on Christmas day during World War II.

    -    The Guinness harp was one of the first trademarks in the U.K.

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