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The First Pour: What Year Did Guinness Start Its Iconic Brewery?

Imagine the scratch of a quill on parchment, the scent of ink, the low hum of Dublin in the background. It was 1759 when Arthur Guinness signed the legendary 9,000-year lease for the St. James’s Gate Brewery. That single act…

Agung Prabowo · May 25, 2026 · 3 min read

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What Percent is Guinness? The Surprising Truth About Ireland’s Icon

There’s a quiet amusement in listening to people talk about Guinness as if it’s some kind of heavyweight champion, designed to fell you with…

May 25, 2026 · Ale Aficionado · 3 min

Beer & Brews

What Is the Alcohol Content of Guinness? The Truth Behind the Pint

The Surprising Strength of the Black Stuff If you have ever assumed that Guinness is a heavy, high-alcohol powerhouse because of its deep, opaque…

May 25, 2026 · Paul Albrecht · 6 min

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Unpacking Dark Alcohol: Why Color Isn’t What You Think

When you picture dark alcohol, you probably imagine rich, aged spirits like whiskey, rum, or perhaps a deep stout. The truth, however, is that…

May 25, 2026 · Melissa Cole · 7 min

Beer & Brews

When Was Murphy’s Stout Founded? The True History of Cork’s Dark Beer

Murphy’s Stout was founded in 1856. It was in this year that James Murphy established the Lady’s Well Brewery in Cork, Ireland, beginning the…

May 25, 2026 · Mark Dredge · 3 min

Beer & Brews

Guinness: The Pint That Ends Up in Reunion Photos Every Time

The clink of glasses, the murmur of old friends catching up, and there it is: a rich, dark liquid crowned with a creamy, almost…

May 25, 2026 · Monica Berg · 4 min

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Is the Guinness Surger Unit Worth It? The Truth About Home Pours

The Reality of the Guinness Surger Unit Most people buy a guinness surger unit believing it will magically transform a lukewarm supermarket can into…

May 25, 2026 · Peter Richards · 6 min

Beer & Brews

Your Best Winter Beer: Why a Robust Stout Tops the Cold-Weather List

What actually makes a beer a ‘winter beer,’ and which one should you reach for when the temperatures drop? Forget the seasonal marketing; the…

May 25, 2026 · Melissa Cole · 4 min

Beer & Brews

Choosing Your Stout Dark Beer: A Definitive Guide

Are you wondering what makes a stout dark beer so unique, or perhaps how to pick the best one for your palate among the…

May 25, 2026 · Natalya Watson · 7 min

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