How Much Alcohol Is In A Guinness?

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• Patrick’s Day.
• It has also been touted as being “good for you,” at least by its own advertising posters decades ago.
• But can this creamy, rich and filling beer really be added to a list of healthy beverages? Or is its reputation just good marketing? We researched the beer’s history and talked to brewing experts and break out the good, the not-so-great and the ingenuity of Guinness.

The original Guinness is a type of ale known as stout. It’s made from a grist (grain) that includes a large amount of roasted barley, which gives it its intense burnt flavor and very dark color. And though you wouldn’t rank it as healthful as a vegetable, the stouts in general, as well as other beers, may be justified in at least some of their nutritional bragging rights.

According to Charlie Bamforth, a professor of brewing sciences at the University of California, Davis, most beers contain significant amounts of antioxidants, B vitamins, the mineral silicon (which may help protect against osteoporosis), soluble fiber and prebiotics, which promote the growth of “good” bacteria in your gut.

And Guinness may have a slight edge compared with other brews, even over other stouts. “We showed that Guinness contained the most folate of the imported beers we analyzed,” Bamforth said. Folate is a B vitamin that our bodies need to make DNA and other genetic material; it’s also necessary for cells to divide.

1. According to his research, stouts on average contain 12.8 micrograms of folate, or 3.2% of the recommended daily allowance.
2. We showed that Guinness contained the most folate of the imported beers we analyzed,” Bamforth said.
3. Folate is a B vitamin that our bodies need to make DNA and other genetic material.

It’s also necessary for cells to divide. According to his research, stouts on average contain 12.8 micrograms of folate, or 3.2% of the recommended daily allowance. Because Guinness contains a lot of unmalted barley, which contains more fiber than malted grain, it is also one of the beers with the highest levels of fiber, according to Bamforth.

(Note: Though the USDA lists beer as containing zero grams of fiber, Bamforth said his research shows otherwise.) Bamforth researched and co-authored studies recently published in the Journal of the Institute of Brewing and the Journal of the American Society of Brewing Chemists, The Science of Beer.

Here’s more potentially good news about Guinness: Despite its rich flavor and creamy consistency, it’s not the highest in calories compared with other beers. A 12-ounce serving of Guinness Draught has 125 calories. By comparison, the same size serving of Budweiser has 145 calories, a Heineken has 142 calories, and a Samuel Adams Cream Stout has 189 calories.

1. In the United States, Guinness Extra Stout, by the way, has 149 calories.
2. This makes sense when you consider that alcohol is the main source of calories in beers.
3. Guinness Draught has a lower alcohol content, at 4.2% alcohol by volume (ABV), compared with 5% for Budweiser and Heineken, and 4.9% for the Samuel Adams Cream Stout.

In general, moderate alcohol consumption – defined by the USDA’s dietary guidelines for Americans as no more than two drinks per day for men or one drink per day for women – may protect against heart disease. So you can check off another box. Guinness is still alcohol, and consuming too much can impair judgment and contribute to weight gain.

Heavy drinking (considered more than 15 drinks a week for men or more than eight drinks a week for women) and binge drinking (five or more drinks for men, and four or more for women, in about a two-hour period) are also associated with many health problems, including liver disease, pancreatitis and high blood pressure.

According to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, “alcohol is the most commonly used addictive substance in the United States: 17.6 million people, or one in every 12 adults, suffer from alcohol abuse or dependence along with several million more who engage in risky, binge drinking patterns that could lead to alcohol problems.” And while moderate consumption of alcohol may have heart benefits for some, consumption of alcohol can also increase a woman’s risk of breast cancer for each drink consumed daily.

1. Many decades ago, in Ireland, it would not have been uncommon for a doctor to advise pregnant and nursing women to drink Guinness.
2. But today, experts (particularly in the United States) caution of the dangers associated with consuming any alcohol while pregnant.
3. Alcohol is a teratogen, which is something that causes birth defects.

It can cause damage to the fetal brain and other organ systems,” said Dr. Erin Tracy, an OB/GYN at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School assistant professor of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive gynecology. “We don’t know of any safe dose of alcohol in pregnancy; hence we recommend abstaining entirely during this brief period of time in a woman’s life.” What about beer for breastfeeding? “In Britain, they have it in the culture that drinking Guinness is good for nursing mothers,” said Karl Siebert, professor emeritus of the food science department and previous director of the brewing program at Cornell University.

Beer in general has been regarded as a galactagogue, or stimulant of lactation, for much of history. In fact, according to irishtimes.com, breastfeeding women in Ireland were once given a bottle of Guinness a day in maternity hospitals. According to Domhnall Marnell, the Guinness ambassador, Guinness Original (also known as Guinness Extra Stout, depending on where it was sold) debuted in 1821, and for a time, it contained live yeast, which had a high iron content, so it was given to anemic individuals or nursing mothers then, before the effects of alcohol were fully understood.

Some studies have showed evidence that ingredients in beer can increase prolactin, a hormone necessary for milk production; others have showed the opposite. Regardless of the conclusions, the alcohol in beer also appears to counter the benefits associated with increased prolactin secretion.

“The problem is that alcohol temporarily inhibits the milk ejection reflex and overall milk supply, especially when ingested in large amounts, and chronic alcohol use lowers milk supply permanently,” said Diana West, co-author of “The Breastfeeding Mother’s Guide to Making More Milk.” “Barley can be eaten directly, or even made from commercial barley drinks, which would be less problematic than drinking beer,” West said.

If you’re still not convinced that beer is detrimental to breastfeeding, consider this fact: A nursing mother drinking any type of alcohol puts her baby in potential danger. “The fetal brain is still developing after birth – and since alcohol passes into breast milk, the baby is still at risk,” Tracy said.

“This is something we would not advocate today,” Marnell agreed. “We would not recommend to anyone who is pregnant or breastfeeding to be enjoying our products during this time in their life.” Regarding the old wives’ tale about beer’s effects on breastfeeding, Marnell added, “It’s not something that Guinness has perpetuated and if (people are still saying it), I’d like to say once and for all, it’s not something we support or recommend.” Assuming you are healthy and have the green light to drink beer, you might wonder why Guinness feels like you’ve consumed a meal, despite its lower calorie and alcohol content.

It has to do with the sophistication that goes into producing and pouring Guinness. According to Bamforth, for more than half a century, Guinness has put nitrogen gas into its beer at the packaging stage, which gives smaller, more stable bubbles and delivers a more luscious mouthfeel.

It also tempers the harsh burnt character coming from the roasted barley. Guinness cans, containing a widget to control the pour, also have some nitrogen. Guinness is also dispensed through a special tap that uses a mixture of carbon dioxide and nitrogen. “In Ireland, Guinness had a long history of hiring the best and brightest university graduates regardless of what they were trained in,” Siebert said.

“And they put them to work on things they needed. One was a special tap for dispensing Guinness, which has 11 different nozzles in it, that helps to form the fine-bubbled foam.” The foam is remarkably long-lasting. “After you get a freshly poured Guinness, you can make a face in the foam, and by the time you finish drinking it, the face is still there,” Siebert said.

The famous advertising Guinness slogans – including “It’s a good day for a Guinness” – started through word of mouth, said Marnell. “In 1929, when we were about to do our first ad, we asked (ourselves), ‘What stance should we take?’ So we sent around a group of marketers (in Ireland and the UK) to ask Guinness drinkers why they chose Guinness, and nine out of 10 said their belief was that the beer was healthy for them.

We already had this reputation in the bars before we uttered a word about the beer. “That led to the Gilroy ads that were posted,” Marnell explained, referring to the artist John Gilroy, responsible for the Guinness ads from 1928 to the 1960s. “You’ll see the characters representing the Guinness brand – the toucan, the pelican – and slogans like ‘Guinness is good for you’ or ‘Guinness for Strength.’ But those were from the 1920s, ’30s and ‘40s.” Today, he said, the company would not claim any health benefits for its beer.

• If anyone is under the impression that there are health benefits to drinking Guinness, then unfortunately, I’m the bearer of bad news.
• Guinness is not going to build muscle or cure you of influenza.” In fact, Guinness’ parent company, Diageo, spends a lot of effort supporting responsible drinking initiatives and educating consumers about alcohol’s effects.

Its DrinkIQ page offers information such as calories in alcohol, how your body processes it and when alcohol can be dangerous, including during pregnancy. “One of the main things we focus on is that while we would love people to enjoy our beer, we want to make sure they do so as responsibly as possible,” Marnell said.

Is Guinness a strong drink?

I reland, four-leaf clovers, and the color green probably come to mind when you think of St. Patrick’s Day. Oh, and beer. Lots and lots of beer. And since Guinness is perhaps the most popular Irish beer brand in the world, chances are your local watering hole will be offering specials on it come March 17.

Want to impress your friends? Buy them a round, and then set them straight on these common myths about the black brew. Myth: It’s black In fact, Guinness, a stout beer, is neither black nor dark brown. If you look closely and in the right light you can see that it’s really a very dark red that is the result of things that happen to the grains during processing.

Myth: Guinness is high in alcohol Guinness isn’t boozier than most other beers. In fact, it contains less alcohol by volume than a typical draught. An average beer contains 5% ABV, while Guinness clocks in at just 4.2%. So this St. Paddy’s Day, Guinness is a smart choice if you’re feeling festive but you want to take it easy (the holiday does fall on Monday, after all).

• Health.com: 7 Ways to Keep Alcohol from Ruining Your Diet Myth: Guinness is high in calories Guinness, a stout-style brew, is known for its creamy texture, dark color, and rich, caramel-tinged flavor.
• That means it must be high in calories, right? Not so fast.
• A 12-ounce serving of Guinness sets you back 125 calories—just 15 more than the same serving of Bud Light.

Alcohol is beer’s main calorie source, and since Guinness is just 4.2% ABV, it’s relatively low in calories. The dark color and sweetness come from small amounts of roasted barley used in the brewing process. And that thick, creamy texture? Most beers are carbonated with carbon dioxide, but Guinness uses a mix of CO2 and nitrogen.

Nitrogen bubbles are smaller than CO2 bubbles, which produces a smoother “mouthfeel,” as beer nerds call it. Health.com: The 18 Best Snacks for Weight Loss Myth: “Guinness is Good for You” This one’s more of a half-myth. “Guinness is Good for You” was born as a catchy marketing slogan in the late 1920s, and wasn’t based on any scientific proof that drinking beer actually had any health benefits.

Today, some experts actually do believe that moderate alcohol consumption (including beer, wine, and spirits) could be good for you. Dozens of studies have shown an association between moderate drinking—that’s one drink a day for women, two for men—and a reduction in the risk of heart attack or dying of cardiovascular disease.

• And other research suggests that light drinkers gain less weight in middle age than those who abstain.
• At the same time, however, other studies have shown a correlation between moderate alcohol consumption and increased risk of breast cancer.
• And of course, excessive drinking causes a slew of other health problems including liver damage, several types of cancer, and decreased brain function.

Bottom line : Go ahead and have a Guinness or two. But if you want to improve your health, you’d probably be better off eating something green, like kale or spinach, rather than downing a few too many pints. This article originally appeared on Health.com.

Does Guinness give you a hangover?

With the Christmas party season in full swing, you’re likely to be spending more nights on it than off. And, if a big family Christmas is on the cards, you’ll inevitably not reach Boxing Day without fishing some obscure tipple out of the drinks cabinet – bottles that are left untouched for the rest of the year.

1. Port, let’s say – or even Advocat.
2. But what drink will leave you with the worst hangover? It is a perennially-asked question, and one well worth finding an answer to.
3. So thank Yoko Inoue, an expert in nutrition and founder of Australian superfood cafe, Shokuiko, who has finally revealed the tipsy truth.

Beer – and in particular dark ale and stout such as Guinness and porters – are the worst drinks to down on a night out, and will leave you with the driest mouth, the tenderest head and the achiest limbs the next morning. However, rich red wine and dark spirits such as whisky and brandy will also set your recovery back, Inoue reveals. “It’s dehydrating for the body when you’re consuming alcohol so you want to drink plenty of water,” she said. “During the festive season, many of us may encounter temptation, desire or peer pressure to drink more than you would usually do, but the throbbing head, nausea and wasting a whole day the next day definitely is not fun.” Instead, Inoue suggests drinking clear liquors, such as gin and tequila – with vodka the alcoholic drink least likely to give you a hangover. Gentlemen’s Journal is happy to partner with The Prince’s Trust RISE campaign, which is working to create a network of young adults aged between 21-45, who are passionate about social mobility. You can become a Prince’s Trust Riser by donating just £20 per month to the scheme. Get Involved

Will one Guinness get me drunk?

– Depending on how much someone weighs, how old they are and how well their body metabolizes alcohol, it can take anywhere from 1 to 4 bottles of Guinness Extra Stout beer to become intoxicated.

How many grams of alcohol are in a pint of Guinness?

Nutrition facts – It’s estimated that a 12-ounce (355-ml) serving of Guinness Original Stout provides ( 4 ):

Calories: 125 Carbs: 10 grams Protein: 1 gram Fat: 0 grams Alcohol by volume (ABV): 4.2% Alcohol: 11.2 grams

Given that beer is made from grains, it’s naturally rich in carbs, However, many of its calories also come from its alcohol content since alcohol provides 7 calories per gram ( 5 ). In this case, the 11.2 grams of alcohol in 12 ounces (355 ml) of Guinness contribute 78 calories, which accounts for roughly 62% of its total calorie content.

Is Guinness a healthier beer?

Spinach, kale, avocado, Guinness—A few of our favorite health foods. OK maybe we’re using the word “health food” a little freely, but we do have proof that it’s good for you (just like the old advertising slogan says). So this St. Patrick’s Day, fill your pint glass with the good stuff. 1) Antioxidants make it heart healthy Move over, red wine. A 2003 study claimed that a pint of Guinness could cut the risk of blood clots forming in the arteries, while other beers didn’t have the same effect. You can thank flavonoids, a plant-based antioxidant found in certain drinks and dark chocolate, for this heart healthy benefit. 2) Iron does a body good Though Guinness only contains,3 mg of iron per pint, most adults don’t reach their recommended 9-18 mg/day, so we say every sip counts! There was even a time when Guinness was given to post-op patients and pregnant women, and as recently as 2010, it was given to people after they donated blood to help replenish their iron levels.3) It’s considered a “light” beer Don’t let the color fool ya.

• A Guinness only has 15 more calories than a Bud Light and 5 more calories than the same amount of skim milk.
• Plus, you’re going to feel a lot fuller after a Guinness than a Bud Light (thanks to the CO2 and Nitrogen carbonation that leads to its thick, creamy texture), saving yourself from the extra food calories later.

Drunchies beware. 4) It’s good for your bones Beer contains a plant hormone called phytoestrogen, which is key to building dense bones, plus has calcium and dietary silicon, important for growth and development of bone and connective tissues. Studies have shown moderate beer drinkers to be less likely to have osteoporosis and lower risk of hip fractures.

Of course, like with anything, moderation is key – overindulging can have reverse effects.5) It’s relatively low on alcohol content When comparing to other beers, Guinness has a lower ABV (4.2% compared with your average beer at 5%). So for party goers and bar frequenters, Guinness leans on the more responsible side.6) It will make you the life of the party If Elle Woods taught us anything, it’s that endorphins make us happy.

Light to moderate drinking triggers these “feel good” chemicals in your brain (though as many of us have probably experienced, overdoing it will have the opposite effect). So on St. Patrick’s Day, help yourself to a pint or two of Guinness, and enjoy being the most fun, social, happiest friend at the party. 7) It contains folate, fiber, and ferulic acid Guinness contains more folate, a nutrient we need to make DNA, than any other beer, And it’s high in barley, which makes it one of the beers with the highest levels of fiber (while Bud Light and most other light beers don’t contain any.

Thank u, next). High levels of barley also equal high levels of ferulic acid, which is associated with improved immune function, And all that fiber and ferulic acid lead to a couple of other benefits too 8) It’s anti-inflammatory Studies have shown the consumption of hops (in beer form) interfere with inflammation causing compounds.

Plus, a fiber rich diet can help reduce inflammation,9) It lowers bad cholesterol Not to sound like a broken record, but have we told you about the benefits of fiber? It’s really good for you. And the soluble fiber in beer can help reduce LDL (aka “bad” cholesterol) – plus it has a variety of other health benefits like promoting healthy blood sugar and blood cholesterol levels.10) It helps hydrate post-workout Maybe the most surprising of them all, one study showed that people who drank a post-workout pint of beer were more hydrated than those who drank water. So there you have it. A little bit of science and a little bit of Irish luck. Either way, feel good this weekend when you reach for that creamy, malty goodness. Not feeling the booze? Just like Guinness is now vegan ( true story! ), we like to keep it green every day too,

Is Guinness healthier than normal beer?

The INSIDER Summary: –

The slogan “Guinness is Good for You” may actually have some truth to it. Guinness contains 20 more calories than a can of Bud Light, but it is made up of more healthy complex carbohydrates. The dark beer also contains more folate and fiber. The lower alcohol content in Guinness can spare your metabolism some trouble.

Beers marked “light” and “low carb” often taste empty, bland, and (let’s face it) sad. There’s nothing more depressing than watching your friends down thick, rich brews of their favorite beers while you’re silently sipping a watery can of diet-friendly Bud Light.

Bud Light, often touted as the cheap beer of choice for avoiding a beer gut while you watch the big game, has around 145 calories per pint and an impressively low 6 grams of carbs. It’s made primarily from barley and rice and, to everyone’s dismay, tastes mildly awful ( an opinion shared by most beer-reviewing experts ),

But thankfully, healthy drinking doesn’t have to taste so bad, Your quest for healthier beer was just misled somewhere along the way, and it took you far down a road of lower calorie and less delicious brews. Meanwhile flavorful and robust Guinness Draught was waiting on tap for you — health benefits and all — the whole time.

The classic slogan, “Guinness is Good for You” might actually have some truth to it, after all. You see, Guinness contains approximately 166 calories per pint. That’s 20 measly calories more than the empty-tasting swill of light beer. Sure, the can contains 10 grams of carbs as opposed to the six in Bud Light beer, but that’s largely due to the heavy concentration of roasted barley used in its brewing process.

Less water and more healthy complex carbohydrates are in this dark Irish concoction than the simple-carbohydrate-packed, rice-infused Bud Light. And as a result, more nutritional benefit is waiting inside of each serving, too. The nutrients provided by Guinness Draught don’t end at complex carbs.

• It also contains more folate, a nutrient we need to make DNA and other genetic material, than any other beer.
• Additionally, like Charlie Bamforth, a professor of brewing sciences at the University of California, told CNN, “Because Guinness contains a lot of unmalted barley, which contains more fiber than malted grain, it is also one of the beers with the highest levels of fiber.” Bud Light and most other light beers, however, don’t contain any.

The alcohol content is lower in Guinness Draught than in many other beers — but that makes it healthier, too. Alcohol has the potential to lower your metabolism by up to 73 percent. So by drinking a beer with lower alcohol by volume, you’re sparing your metabolism some struggle. Sign up for notifications from Insider! Stay up to date with what you want to know. Subscribe to push notifications Read the original article on The Daily Meal, Copyright 2017. Follow The Daily Meal on Twitter, Read next Loading Something is loading. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on the go. Contributor Food Beer More.

How long does 1 Guinness stay in your system?

How long does alcohol stay in the body? – Depending on how much you’ve consumed, the type of test used and some biological factors about the person drinking the alcohol, the amount of time the substance can be detected in your system can vary widely.

1. In general, a blood test can measure alcohol in your body for up to 6 hours after your last drink, while breathalyser tests work for between 12 and 24 hours.
2. Urine tests, such as the ethyl glucuronide (EtG) test, are also effective for around 12-24 hours after use.
3. This method tests for ethyl glucuronide, a breakdown product of ethanol – which is the alcohol you find in alcoholic beverages.

Alcohol can also be detected in your hair follicles up to 90 days after consumption ().

Blood test – a blood test will show alcohol present in your bloodstream for up to 6 hours after your last alcoholic drink Urine test – alcohol can be detected in your urine for approximately 12-14 hours after alcohol was last consumed Breath test – a breathalyzer can detect alcohol on the breath for approximately 12-14 hours after alcohol was last consumed Saliva test – alcohol can be detected in saliva for approximately 12-14 hours after alcohol was last consumed Hair test – traces of alcohol can remain in your hair and hair follicles for up to 90 after last consuming alcohol

When you take a test that measures how much alcohol is in your system, it’s not the total amount of alcohol drunk that’s measured. Alcohol tests measure your blood/breath alcohol concentration (BAC) levels. Your BAC shows the amount of alcohol in your bloodstream or breath, shown by how much ethanol (in grams) is in 100 millilitres of blood or 210 litres of breath.

A can of 5% strength beer (12 fluid ounces) A small glass of 12% strength wine (5 fluid ounces) A single shot of 40% spirits, such as gin, whiskey or rum (1.5 fluid ounces)

On average, your body is able to absorb one standard drink every 60 minutes – reducing your BAC levels by around 0.16. So, if you consume an alcoholic drink every hour, your BAC levels will continue to increase.

Why can’t I sleep after Guinness?

Skip to content Are you having restless nights? There’s a chance your late-night beverage choice is having a negative effect on your sleep patterns. The wrong drink choice can affect your sleep quality, delay your body clock, fragment your sleep, and more.

• Here are several drinks that can affect how you sleep.1.
• Alcohol It’s no secret that alcohol makes you feel drowsy after a few drinks.
• While you might think alcohol helps you sleep, there are negative effects after having a drink at night.
• The most obvious effect is that alcohol increases the need to urinate in the night, easily disrupting your sleep pattern.

Alcohol use also can fragment your sleep and decrease your rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. Heavy drinking can cause symptoms of insomnia, It can also worsen the severity of breathing problems during sleep. These problems include snoring and sleep apnea,2.

1. Coffee The caffeine in coffee can help wake you up in the morning.
2. However, drinking coffee later in the day can have a negative effect on your sleep.
3. It can even delay your body clock,
4. One study found that consuming caffeine six hours before bedtime reduced total sleep time by one hour.
5. Another study found that there is a wide range of caffeine content in specialty coffees,

Even decaf coffee contains caffeine ! 3. Energy Drinks For obvious reasons, there is no use in having an energy drink before bed. The amount of caffeine in these drinks can make it hard for you to fall asleep, reducing your total sleep time, Energy drinks can contain two to three times more caffeine than soda or coffee.4.

Soda Drinking soda (or “pop,” as our friends in the Midwest like to call it) before bed is like a double whammy for your sleep. Sodas are loaded with caffeine and lots of sugar. The caffeine can make it hard to fall asleep, and the sugar may affect your ability to stay asleep. One study found that people who have a high daily intake of sugar have more arousals from sleep during the night.5.

Water Most surprisingly, you should not drink water close to your bedtime. In healthy young adults, your urine output is lower at night than during the day, This helps prevent you from waking up during the night to use the bathroom. Drinking too much water in the evening may disrupt this balance.

Why is Guinness so heavy?

As autumn approaches and summer ales slowly disappear from beer shop shelves, drinkers everywhere prepare for a season of porters and stouts. The days get darker, and so do the beers. IPA’s fall out of favor and heartier, thicker, creamier beers seize their moment in the limelight.

Winter is coming. What better time to learn a fact or two about the beers that will soon take over the taps at our favorite drinking establishments? One of the defining characteristics of many stouts and porters is what’s often described as “creaminess” or “thickness.” You know, the way a Guinness looks like black whipped cream and takes about three separate tries to pour a full pint? It’s almost as if pudding and beer had a baby- but that’s definitely not it.

So what is it that makes beers like Guinness, Left Hand Nitro Milk Stout or Founders’ Frangelic Porter so thick and so much creamier than your average beer? Nitrogen. More specifically, something known as a “nitro pour” gives Guinness and other particularly creamy stouts and porters their exceedingly thick texture and mouth feel.

1. This has less to do with the beer itself, and more to do with the tap it’s poured from.
2. Your typical tap uses Carbon Dioxide to get beer out of the keg and into your glass.
3. A big old tank of C02 is hooked up to almost any bar, and when the valve is opened all of that gas pushes the beer through lines and up through the tap.

Additionally, that beer is already carbonated to begin with. This means it’s going to be bubbly, gaseous and a bit effervescent- your classic burp-inducing brew. Beers like Guinness aren’t poured the same way. A nitro pour (a specific type of tap) uses a ratio of 75% Nitrogen and 25% Carbon Dioxide.

This means that your beer is being exposed predominantly to Nitrogen instead of Carbon Dioxide, and that makes a pretty big difference. You may notice that this style of beers settles differently than others- the bubbles fall down to the bottom of the glass before rising up. That’s because of the nitrogen, which again, is what makes that beer thick, creamy, glazed and almost “whipped” looking.

Uh, why? Nitrogen molecules are different than Co2 molecules, the key difference being that Nitrogen bubbles are smaller, The upshot is that our beer looks and feels less bubbly due to the fact that the bubbles just aren’t as large. Plus, Nitrogen bubbles are less active.

Carbon Dioxide gas will always rise to the top of a liquid and attempt to escape into the atmosphere- but the Earth’s atmosphere is already composed of about 80% Nitrogen, meaning the gas is in no hurry to break through the “head” of your beer and into the air. The perceived lack of bubbles is what makes these beers look and feel so creamy.

It’s also the reason Guinness will always have its own, special tap. Nitro pours were traditionally used to give stouts and porters that whipped feel, but are now being used for beverages like coffee, kombucha and wine. These days, even traditionally bubbly and carbonated beers like IPA’s are being poured with Nitrogen.

Is Guinness a weak beer?

How does Guinness compare to other beers? – While there’s obviously no ‘good’ amount of alcohol, steadily sipping a lower ABV beer is one of the more responsible approaches to drinking. Ranging from 4.1% to 4.3% ABV (alcohol by volume, if you’re wondering), Guinness has a lower alcohol content than many of the other beers and ales at the bar.

Why is Guinness so good?

That smooth and creamy finish – 8 Guinness was the first brewery to hire scientists to perfect their beer. This began in the late 1800s when Guinness acquired the services of two Oxford-educated scientists, Thomas Bennett Case and Alexander Forbes Watson. Then in 1959, Guinness hired the man who would change their beer into what we see today.

How many shots are in a Guinness?

Baby Guinness

Cocktail
Type	Mixed drink
Standard drinkware	Shot glass
Commonly used ingredients	3⁄4 shot (3 parts) coffee liqueur, 1⁄4 shot (1 part) Irish cream
Preparation	Float Irish cream on top of coffee liqueur

What is the strongest beer?

Product Description – Brewmeister Snake Venom is currently recognised as the strongest beer in the World. It is brewed in Moray from smoked, peated malt using two varieties of yeast, one beer and one Champagne. Like other ultra high strength beers it is frozen several times after the fermentation process, and the ice crystals removed.

• This concentrates the alcohol, flavour, and body of the beer as water is removed each time.
• The beer is then fortified with alcohol to increase the strength further.
• The result is a powerful, viscous, intensely flavoured beer that should be treated more like a spirit with regards to its consumption.
• There is no carbonation as the liquid is too thick to hold carbon dioxide bubbles.

Due to its high ABV, the manufacturer has issued the following warning: !! WARNING !! This beer is not for the feint-hearted, it is recommended to enjoy in small doses of 35ml measures. We are not responsible for the risks you may take and don’t encourage you to be the hard man! At 67.5% ABV, Snake Venom is officially the world’s strongest beer.

Why is Guinness dark?

Guinness Draught beer is not actually black but rather dark ruby red because of the way the ingredients are prepared. Some raw barley is roasted, in a way similar to coffee beans, which gives Guinness Draught its distinctive color.

Is Guinness healthier than lager?

Is Guinness Really Lower in Calories Than the Average Beer? – Guinness is also lower in calories than the average beer, even though it has a richer mouthfeel and fills you up. Bamworth says Guinness is 4.3% ABV, whereas most popular lager beers in the U.S.

Are at least 5%. Alcohol is the main source of calories in any alcoholic beverage, so a Guinness will naturally be lower in calories than a beer containing 5% (or more) alcohol—even though it might seem more filling. The makers of Guinness use a process called nitrogenation, which pairs nitrogen gas and carbon dioxide to give the beer its iconic velvety texture.

This is similar to how drinking nitro cold brew is silkier than a regular cup of cold brew coffee, making it seem more filling without adding any extra calories.

Is it OK to drink Guinness everyday?

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Patrick’s Day. It has also been touted as being “good for you,” at least by its own advertising posters decades ago. But can this creamy, rich and filling beer really be added to a list of healthy beverages? Or is its reputation just good marketing? We researched the beer’s history and talked to brewing experts and break out the good, the not-so-great and the ingenuity of Guinness.

The original Guinness is a type of ale known as stout. It’s made from a grist (grain) that includes a large amount of roasted barley, which gives it its intense burnt flavor and very dark color. And though you wouldn’t rank it as healthful as a vegetable, the stouts in general, as well as other beers, may be justified in at least some of their nutritional bragging rights.

According to Charlie Bamforth, a professor of brewing sciences at the University of California, Davis, most beers contain significant amounts of antioxidants, B vitamins, the mineral silicon (which may help protect against osteoporosis), soluble fiber and prebiotics, which promote the growth of “good” bacteria in your gut.

And Guinness may have a slight edge compared with other brews, even over other stouts. “We showed that Guinness contained the most folate of the imported beers we analyzed,” Bamforth said. Folate is a B vitamin that our bodies need to make DNA and other genetic material; it’s also necessary for cells to divide.

1. According to his research, stouts on average contain 12.8 micrograms of folate, or 3.2% of the recommended daily allowance.
2. We showed that Guinness contained the most folate of the imported beers we analyzed,” Bamforth said.
3. Folate is a B vitamin that our bodies need to make DNA and other genetic material.

It’s also necessary for cells to divide. According to his research, stouts on average contain 12.8 micrograms of folate, or 3.2% of the recommended daily allowance. Because Guinness contains a lot of unmalted barley, which contains more fiber than malted grain, it is also one of the beers with the highest levels of fiber, according to Bamforth.

(Note: Though the USDA lists beer as containing zero grams of fiber, Bamforth said his research shows otherwise.) Bamforth researched and co-authored studies recently published in the Journal of the Institute of Brewing and the Journal of the American Society of Brewing Chemists, The Science of Beer.

Here’s more potentially good news about Guinness: Despite its rich flavor and creamy consistency, it’s not the highest in calories compared with other beers. A 12-ounce serving of Guinness Draught has 125 calories. By comparison, the same size serving of Budweiser has 145 calories, a Heineken has 142 calories, and a Samuel Adams Cream Stout has 189 calories.

• In the United States, Guinness Extra Stout, by the way, has 149 calories.
• This makes sense when you consider that alcohol is the main source of calories in beers.
• Guinness Draught has a lower alcohol content, at 4.2% alcohol by volume (ABV), compared with 5% for Budweiser and Heineken, and 4.9% for the Samuel Adams Cream Stout.

In general, moderate alcohol consumption – defined by the USDA’s dietary guidelines for Americans as no more than two drinks per day for men or one drink per day for women – may protect against heart disease. So you can check off another box. Guinness is still alcohol, and consuming too much can impair judgment and contribute to weight gain.

Heavy drinking (considered more than 15 drinks a week for men or more than eight drinks a week for women) and binge drinking (five or more drinks for men, and four or more for women, in about a two-hour period) are also associated with many health problems, including liver disease, pancreatitis and high blood pressure.

According to the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, “alcohol is the most commonly used addictive substance in the United States: 17.6 million people, or one in every 12 adults, suffer from alcohol abuse or dependence along with several million more who engage in risky, binge drinking patterns that could lead to alcohol problems.” And while moderate consumption of alcohol may have heart benefits for some, consumption of alcohol can also increase a woman’s risk of breast cancer for each drink consumed daily.

Many decades ago, in Ireland, it would not have been uncommon for a doctor to advise pregnant and nursing women to drink Guinness. But today, experts (particularly in the United States) caution of the dangers associated with consuming any alcohol while pregnant. “Alcohol is a teratogen, which is something that causes birth defects.

It can cause damage to the fetal brain and other organ systems,” said Dr. Erin Tracy, an OB/GYN at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School assistant professor of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive gynecology. “We don’t know of any safe dose of alcohol in pregnancy; hence we recommend abstaining entirely during this brief period of time in a woman’s life.” What about beer for breastfeeding? “In Britain, they have it in the culture that drinking Guinness is good for nursing mothers,” said Karl Siebert, professor emeritus of the food science department and previous director of the brewing program at Cornell University.

• Beer in general has been regarded as a galactagogue, or stimulant of lactation, for much of history.
• In fact, according to irishtimes.com, breastfeeding women in Ireland were once given a bottle of Guinness a day in maternity hospitals.
• According to Domhnall Marnell, the Guinness ambassador, Guinness Original (also known as Guinness Extra Stout, depending on where it was sold) debuted in 1821, and for a time, it contained live yeast, which had a high iron content, so it was given to anemic individuals or nursing mothers then, before the effects of alcohol were fully understood.

Some studies have showed evidence that ingredients in beer can increase prolactin, a hormone necessary for milk production; others have showed the opposite. Regardless of the conclusions, the alcohol in beer also appears to counter the benefits associated with increased prolactin secretion.

“The problem is that alcohol temporarily inhibits the milk ejection reflex and overall milk supply, especially when ingested in large amounts, and chronic alcohol use lowers milk supply permanently,” said Diana West, co-author of “The Breastfeeding Mother’s Guide to Making More Milk.” “Barley can be eaten directly, or even made from commercial barley drinks, which would be less problematic than drinking beer,” West said.

If you’re still not convinced that beer is detrimental to breastfeeding, consider this fact: A nursing mother drinking any type of alcohol puts her baby in potential danger. “The fetal brain is still developing after birth – and since alcohol passes into breast milk, the baby is still at risk,” Tracy said.

• This is something we would not advocate today,” Marnell agreed.
• We would not recommend to anyone who is pregnant or breastfeeding to be enjoying our products during this time in their life.” Regarding the old wives’ tale about beer’s effects on breastfeeding, Marnell added, “It’s not something that Guinness has perpetuated and if (people are still saying it), I’d like to say once and for all, it’s not something we support or recommend.” Assuming you are healthy and have the green light to drink beer, you might wonder why Guinness feels like you’ve consumed a meal, despite its lower calorie and alcohol content.

It has to do with the sophistication that goes into producing and pouring Guinness. According to Bamforth, for more than half a century, Guinness has put nitrogen gas into its beer at the packaging stage, which gives smaller, more stable bubbles and delivers a more luscious mouthfeel.

1. It also tempers the harsh burnt character coming from the roasted barley.
2. Guinness cans, containing a widget to control the pour, also have some nitrogen.
3. Guinness is also dispensed through a special tap that uses a mixture of carbon dioxide and nitrogen.
4. In Ireland, Guinness had a long history of hiring the best and brightest university graduates regardless of what they were trained in,” Siebert said.

“And they put them to work on things they needed. One was a special tap for dispensing Guinness, which has 11 different nozzles in it, that helps to form the fine-bubbled foam.” The foam is remarkably long-lasting. “After you get a freshly poured Guinness, you can make a face in the foam, and by the time you finish drinking it, the face is still there,” Siebert said.

• The famous advertising Guinness slogans – including “It’s a good day for a Guinness” – started through word of mouth, said Marnell.
• In 1929, when we were about to do our first ad, we asked (ourselves), ‘What stance should we take?’ So we sent around a group of marketers (in Ireland and the UK) to ask Guinness drinkers why they chose Guinness, and nine out of 10 said their belief was that the beer was healthy for them.

We already had this reputation in the bars before we uttered a word about the beer. “That led to the Gilroy ads that were posted,” Marnell explained, referring to the artist John Gilroy, responsible for the Guinness ads from 1928 to the 1960s. “You’ll see the characters representing the Guinness brand – the toucan, the pelican – and slogans like ‘Guinness is good for you’ or ‘Guinness for Strength.’ But those were from the 1920s, ’30s and ‘40s.” Today, he said, the company would not claim any health benefits for its beer.

1. If anyone is under the impression that there are health benefits to drinking Guinness, then unfortunately, I’m the bearer of bad news.
2. Guinness is not going to build muscle or cure you of influenza.” In fact, Guinness’ parent company, Diageo, spends a lot of effort supporting responsible drinking initiatives and educating consumers about alcohol’s effects.

Its DrinkIQ page offers information such as calories in alcohol, how your body processes it and when alcohol can be dangerous, including during pregnancy. “One of the main things we focus on is that while we would love people to enjoy our beer, we want to make sure they do so as responsibly as possible,” Marnell said.

Can you live on Guinness?

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Why is Guinness so high in calories?

Guinness is one of the world’s most popular Irish beer brands, with an alcohol by volume (ABV), the strength of an alcoholic beverage, between 4% and 7.5%. Also, the calories in one 12-ounce Guinness beer are between 114 and 194 calories, depending on the variety.

Chances are you’ve heard lots about Guinness, but not everything you’ve heard may be true. Here are some common myths about the stout. Getty Images Guinness beers don’t always have more alcohol than most other beers. In fact, some versions contain less alcohol by volume than a typical draught. For example, Guinness Draught clocks in at just 4.2%.

However, there’s some truth to the myth. Guinness offers several different brews with higher or lower alcohol content than your average beer. Here’s the lowdown for 12 ounces of the following Guinness brews:

Nitro Cold Brew Coffee has 4% ABV. Baltimore Blonde Lager has 5% ABV. Extra Stout has 5.6% ABV. Foreign Extra Stout has 7.5% ABV.

Guinness is a brew known for its creamy texture, dark color, and rich, caramel-tinged flavor. That means it must be high in calories, right? Not so fast. For example, one 12-ounce serving of Guinness Draught has 125 calories, just 15 calories more than the same serving of Bud Light.

Alcohol is beer’s primary calorie source. Since the Guinness Draught is just 4.2% ABV, it’s relatively low in calories. So, if you choose one of the varieties with higher alcohol content, you’ll also get more calories. The dark color and sweetness come from small amounts of roasted barley used in the brewing process.

And that thick, creamy texture? Most beers are carbonated with carbon dioxide, but Guinness uses a mix of carbon dioxide and nitrogen. Nitrogen bubbles are smaller than carbon dioxide ones, which produces a smoother “mouthfeel.” Here’s the calorie content per 12 ounces:

Nitro Cold Brew Coffee has 114 calories. Baltimore Blonde Lager has 167 calories. Extra Stout has 180 calories. Foreign Extra Stout has 194 calories.

This one’s more of a half-myth. “Guinness is Good for You” became a catchy marketing slogan in the late 1920s. However, the brand didn’t base the claim on scientific evidence that drinking beer had any health benefits. Instead, the claim came from interviews with pubgoers who said they felt better after drinking Guinness beers.

Is Guinness beer high in sugar?

Guinness and Diabetes – Is Guinness Safe for Diabetics? Taking alcohol such as Guinness at a moderate level has proven to have a lot of benefits. But is it okay to drink Guinness if you have diabetes? For some people, consuming alcohol daily may not cause any harm, but the case may be different for diabetes.

1. So what’s the link between Guinness and diabetes? Guinness contains alcohol which is quickly absorbed into the bloodstream, causing a spike in blood sugar levels.
2. The various effects of drinking beer on the body depend on how much of it is being consumed.
3. This is because consuming low amounts of beer can act as a stimulant, making them happier.

Most beer-like Guinness appears to be low in sugar but higher in carb. There have been various studies that have pointed to the relevance of diabetics to drinking beer. The studies even suggested that drinking light beer can be beneficial to diabetic people.

What happens When People with Diabetes Drink Guinness? When alcohol is consumed in excess, over time, they begin to lower the effect of insulin in the body. This, therefore, results in high blood sugar and alcoholic liver disease. The blood sugar level of normal fasting is from 70 to 100 mg/dL. However, people with untreated diabetes have a blood sugar level of 126 mg/dL or higher.

What’s the Best Way to Take Guinness With Diabetes?

Know Yourself – Ensure to know your blood sugar level. You can also put on your medical ID bracelet so that people will know you have diabetes if any emergency occurs. Take Water – For every bottle of Guinness, you take, drink one glass of water too. This will keep you hydrated and cause you to consume less alcohol. Eat Food First – Never drink beer on an empty stomach. This is to reduce low blood sugar. If possible, take a snack while drinking and include carbohydrates in your meal to avoid low blood sugar.

Conclusion In this article, we have seen the relationship between Guinness and Diabetes, as well as how drinking alcohol or Guinness for the long term is quite dangerous for people with diabetes. If a diabetic patient must take Guinness, then it has to be small portions and under the supervision of a doctor to avoid complications.

Why Guinness is best beer?

Spinach, kale, avocado, Guinness—A few of our favorite health foods. OK maybe we’re using the word “health food” a little freely, but we do have proof that it’s good for you (just like the old advertising slogan says). So this St. Patrick’s Day, fill your pint glass with the good stuff.

1. Sláinte! (Which btw, is an Irish Gaelic saying for “cheers” and literally translates to “health.” Coincidence? We think not).1) Antioxidants make it heart healthy Move over, red wine.
2. A 2003 study claimed that a pint of Guinness could cut the risk of blood clots forming in the arteries, while other beers didn’t have the same effect.

You can thank flavonoids, a plant-based antioxidant found in certain drinks and dark chocolate, for this heart healthy benefit.2) Iron does a body good Though Guinness only contains,3 mg of iron per pint, most adults don’t reach their recommended 9-18 mg/day, so we say every sip counts! There was even a time when Guinness was given to post-op patients and pregnant women, and as recently as 2010, it was given to people after they donated blood to help replenish their iron levels.3) It’s considered a “light” beer Don’t let the color fool ya.

A Guinness only has 15 more calories than a Bud Light and 5 more calories than the same amount of skim milk. Plus, you’re going to feel a lot fuller after a Guinness than a Bud Light (thanks to the CO2 and Nitrogen carbonation that leads to its thick, creamy texture), saving yourself from the extra food calories later.4) It’s good for your bones Beer contains a plant hormone called phytoestrogen, which is key to building dense bones, plus has calcium and dietary silicon, important for growth and development of bone and connective tissues.

Studies have shown moderate beer drinkers to be less likely to have osteoporosis and lower risk of hip fractures. Of course, like with anything, moderation is key – overindulging can have reverse effects.5) It’s relatively low on alcohol content When comparing to other beers, Guinness has a lower ABV (4.2% compared with your average beer at 5%).

So for party goers and bar frequenters, Guinness leans on the more responsible side.6) It will make you the life of the party If Elle Woods taught us anything, it’s that endorphins make us happy. Light to moderate drinking triggers these “feel good” chemicals in your brain (though as many of us have probably experienced, overdoing it will have the opposite effect).

So on St. Patrick’s Day, help yourself to a pint or two of Guinness, and enjoy being the most fun, social, happiest friend at the party. Bonus effect: It will make everyone around you more fun and attractive too. It contains folate, fiber, and ferulic acid Guinness contains more folate, a nutrient we need to make DNA, than any other beer.

And it’s high in barley, which makes it one of the beers with the highest levels of fiber (while Bud Light and most other light beers don’t contain any. Thank u, next). High levels of barley also equal high levels of ferulic acid, which is associated with improved immune function. And all that fiber and ferulic acid lead to a couple of other benefits too 8) It’s anti-inflammatory Studies have shown the consumption of hops (in beer form) interfere with inflammation causing compounds.

Plus, a fiber rich diet can help reduce inflammation.9) It lowers bad cholesterol Not to sound like a broken record, but have we told you about the benefits of fiber? It’s really good for you. And the soluble fiber in beer can help reduce LDL (aka “bad” cholesterol) – plus it has a variety of other health benefits like promoting healthy blood sugar and blood cholesterol levels.10) It helps hydrate post-workout Maybe the most surprising of them all, one study showed that people who drank a post-workout pint of beer were more hydrated than those who drank water.

Probably why a beer at the top of a hike feels so right. So there you have it. A little bit of science and a little bit of Irish luck. Either way, feel good this weekend when you reach for that creamy, malty goodness. Not feeling the booze? Just like Guinness is now vegan (true story!), we like to keep it green every day too.

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Which is better Heineken or Guinness?

According to Best Beer HQ, Heineken is the lager you compare all others against. No matter where you are in the world, you can recognize this beer’s iconic green bottle. Heineken has an inoffensive, bitter taste.

Is Guinness meant to be drunk fast?

This St. Patrick’s Day, you could gulp down some cheap beer enhanced with a few drops of green dye—but wouldn’t you rather enjoy a rich stout with a creamy froth that’s been expertly crafted for over 260 years? Yep, we’re talking about Guinness, the unofficial drink of St.

1. Patrick’s Day.
2. For those who have never tried Guinness, this classic stout makes for a rich, hefty pint that’s meant to be sipped slowly and enjoyed at a leisurely pace.
3. Some might even say it’s so filling, one pint can be as satiating as a regular meal.
4. However, to really get into the full spirit of St.

Paddy’s, we also suggest allowing yourself enough room to enjoy a pint of this legendary brewski alongside a meal featuring any of these 19 St. Patrick’s Day Recipes Better Than a Pot of Gold !) In honor of the great Irish beer, we’ve gathered 17 fascinating crazy, and interesting Guinness beer facts. Shutterstock If your typical setting for drinking Guinness is a dimly lit Irish bar, you may not have noticed that Guinness is actually a dark ruby red. The rich color comes from roasted malted barley (which is a similar way coffee beans are roasted). Shutterstock If you’re an astute drinker, you may have wondered why there is a small, ping-pong-like ball in the bottom of your can of Guinness. No, the manufacturers weren’t playing beer pong when they sealed up your can. It’s actually a Guinness widget that’s working hard to replicate the draught experience in a can. Shutterstock Back in the 1920s, ’30s, and ’40s, advertisers purported that ” Guinness is good for you ” when marketing this delectable stout. Although this slogan has changed over time and today Diageo, the beverage company that currently owns Guinness, does not make any health claims pertaining to the benefits of this beer, there was a point in history when medical professionals in the UK believed Guinness was a highly nutrient-dense beverage. Shutterstock While in actuality this creamy ale contains barely a trace of iron, research suggests that this beer contains large amounts of antioxidants that can help fend off free radicals, B vitamins, prebiotics, and even contains soluble fiber. One 2003 study, which was presented that year at the annual meeting of the American Heart Association even found that a single pint of Guinness could potentially reduce the risk of cardiovascular incidences.

“‘Guinness proved to be about twice as effective at preventing the blood platelets from clumping and forming the kind of clot that can cause a heart attack,’ according to the study’s main author, John Folts, a professor of medicine and nutritional director of the University of Wisconsin Coronary Thrombosis Research and Vascular Biology Laboratory,” Cape Cod Times reported.

So though Guinness is not safe for pregnant women to drink or to throw back after getting rolled out of the OR, this drink does have some beneficial side effects, especially when it comes to maintaining a healthy digestive system and supporting your heart health. Shutterstock In 2017, Guinness confirmed that it changed up its filtration process, doing away with the use of isinglass, a byproduct of fish. Without it, the beer is now officially vegan-friendly. Cheers, vegans! Shutterstock Guinness commissioned a study in 2000, which found that an estimated 162,719 pints of Irish stout go to waste every year via facial hair. According to scientists,,56 milliliters of Guinness is trapped in a beard or mustache with each sip. Shutterstock It wouldn’t shock you to learn that Great Britain is where the most Guinness is consumed, but it might surprise you to know that two of the top five Guinness-consuming countries are Nigeria and Cameroon. That’s because Guinness owns five breweries around the world, and they are in Ireland, Malaysia, Nigeria, Ghana, and Cameroon.

As Smithsonian Magazine explains, the reason Guinness is so big in Africa dates back to when the beer began being exported from Ireland to Barbados, Trinidad, and the British Colony of Sierra Leone in the early 1800s. Wherever the British Empire established colonies or stationed soldiers, Guinness shipped their beer.

It wasn’t long before Guinness developed partnerships with local breweries, who bottled the beer and still sell it to this day. Shutterstock The proper Guinness pouring process begins with a cool, dry glass. You want to hold the glass at a 45-degree angle beneath the tap’s spout. Pull the handle forward and let the stout flow, filling it up until you reach,75 inches below the top of the glass. Shutterstock Long before there was Yelp, there was this rave review from a cavalry officer injured at the 1815 Battle of Waterloo named Ethel M. Richardson. In his 1928 book, he wrote, “When I was sufficiently recovered to be permitted to take some nourishment, I felt the most extraordinary desire for a glass of Guinness.” The doctor gave him a small glass of the stout, and Richardson wrote that it “contributed more than anything else to the renewal of my strength.” No wonder the slogan was “Guinness is good for you” in the 1920s. Shutterstock Yes, Guinness, the beer is connected to Guinness World Records: ” the ultimate authority on record-breaking achievements,” In 1951, the managing director of Dublin’s Guinness brewery, Sir Hugh Beaver, had a pub argument about the fastest game bird in the U.K. Shutterstock In 1759, Guinness’ founding father, Arthur Guinness, agreed to rent an unused brewery at St. James’s Gate, signing a 9,000-year lease for four acres. The annual rent was £45, which is about $60 U.S. dollars. Unfortunately, the lease was nullified after Guinness bought the property outright and expanded to a 50-acre brewery. Shutterstock Guinness married an heiress named Olivia Whitmore, with whom he had 21 children. Ten of Guinness’s offspring survived into adulthood. Guinness worked well into his seventies, supervising the Dublin brewery with the assistance of three of his sons. Shutterstock In the 1760s, Guinness started his business brewing ales, but porter piqued his interest in the 1770s after it was exported from London to Dublin. He decided to give it a try, and the rest, as they say, is history. By 1799, Guinness decided to stop brewing ales and concentrate on porters. Shutterstock The Guinness-champagne combination known as “Black Velvet” was created in 1861 when London was brought to a standstill due to the death of Albert, the Prince Consort of Queen Victoria. Legend has it a bar steward at Brook’s Club at the time came up with the mixture, explaining that even a glass of bubbly should be in mourning and dressed in black. Shutterstock Guinness first used the ancient Irish harp symbol in its branding in 1862 when the buff oval bottle label was introduced. Nearly 200 years later, in 1984, Ireland’s office of the attorney general recommended trademarking the harp, which is the country’s coat of arms. Shutterstock In 2009, Guinness created “Arthur’s Day” to celebrate the beer’s founding father and to promote the 250th anniversary of the storied stout. The brewing company asked those celebrating to raise a glass at 17:59 (aka 5:59 p.m.), the year the beer was born. The holiday was celebrated for five years, up until 2013 when the company canceled the celebration, Shutterstock The Guinness Storehouse, which was erected in 1904, was the first skyscraper building in the British Isles. The seven-story tourist hot spot is built around a giant pint. If that massive glass was filled, it would contain 14.3 million standard pints of Guinness. Sign up for our newsletter!

How should Guinness be drunk?

THE ALL-IMPORTANT POUR Pour the Guinness Draught into a glass tilted at 45 degrees, until it is three-quarters full. Allow the surge to settle before filling the glass completely to the top. Your perfect pint, complete with its creamy white head, just domed proud of the glass rim, is then ready to drink.

How quickly should you drink a Guinness?

The Sheepskin team have recently had the pleasure of taking a journey to the Emerald Isle to discover a new fantastic holiday home for our guests. On our visit we explored the beautiful town of Kenmare in County Kerry and discovered some fantastic traditional Irish pubs.

We of course ordered a pint of the iconic thick and creamy brew, Guinness (it would have been rude not to!). However, we soon discovered that there is an art to creating the perfect pint of the popular stout. It requires patience and talent. Before you start Firstly and very importantly, the Guinness must be served on draft.

Drinking from the bottle or a can does not allow for the full experience. The first stage Into an official Guinness tulip-shaped pint and at a 45-degree angle it must be filled up to the harp above the Guinness logo (about two thirds of the way full).

No more, no less. Don’t touch it! The bartender will then walk away. Do not touch the glass, have patience. The stout needs to settle for about two minutes before it’s ready for the next step. This part is taken very seriously so savour the anticipation and wait. The second stage The glass is then slowly filled to the very top.

You should only drink a Guinness when you can see a clear division between the creamy, foamy head and the dark black beer. How to drink it When it’s finally ready to be enjoyed it must be drunk in 4 gigantic sips (this takes a bit of practice!) And when the bar closes Head to one of our luxurious holiday homes in Ireland, put your feet up and relax in style. Bonane House, our welcoming family holiday home in Bonane, County Kerry. Glenlusk Lodge, our contemporary family holiday home in Cornamona, County Galway. Disclaimer: Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information at the time of writing, please ensure you check carefully before making any decisions based on the contents within this article.

What is the strongest beer?

Product Description – Brewmeister Snake Venom is currently recognised as the strongest beer in the World. It is brewed in Moray from smoked, peated malt using two varieties of yeast, one beer and one Champagne. Like other ultra high strength beers it is frozen several times after the fermentation process, and the ice crystals removed.

This concentrates the alcohol, flavour, and body of the beer as water is removed each time. The beer is then fortified with alcohol to increase the strength further. The result is a powerful, viscous, intensely flavoured beer that should be treated more like a spirit with regards to its consumption. There is no carbonation as the liquid is too thick to hold carbon dioxide bubbles.

Due to its high ABV, the manufacturer has issued the following warning: !! WARNING !! This beer is not for the feint-hearted, it is recommended to enjoy in small doses of 35ml measures. We are not responsible for the risks you may take and don’t encourage you to be the hard man! At 67.5% ABV, Snake Venom is officially the world’s strongest beer.