Guinness
Guinness has been brewing since 1759 at St. James's Gate in Dublin, Ireland. That year Arthur Guinness signed a 9,000-year lease for the brewery and later focused entirely on porter and stout. At Hoptimaal you'll find Guinness Hop House 13, a 4.1% lager in 33 cl.
- LocationDublin, County Dublin
- Founded1759
- TypeLarge brewery
- Untappd 3.53 · 3.3M ratings
- At Hoptimaal1 in stock · 2 in total
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From Leixlip to St. James's Gate
Arthur Guinness was born in County Kildare in 1725. In 1755 he inherited £100 from his godfather, Archbishop Price, and used it to lease a brewery in nearby Leixlip. There he brewed only ale.
By 1759 he had earned enough to lease the larger but unused St. James's Gate Brewery in Dublin. The lease ran for 9,000 years at £45 a year. The original with his signature is still kept in the brewery's archive, and that signature is still on every can and bottle of Guinness.
The company stayed in the family for generations. In 1886 Guinness was listed on the stock exchange in London, and until 1986 a family member was always in the chairman's seat.
From ale to porter and stout
Guinness started with ale. In the 1770s Arthur began brewing porter, a style that had emerged in London some fifty years earlier. Roasted barley gives porter its dark colour and rich flavour. In 1799 he brewed his last ale and chose to brew only porter.
In 1801 came the West India Porter, a hoppier beer that could survive long sea voyages. It is seen as the forerunner of today's Guinness Foreign Extra Stout. In 1862 Guinness got its first trademark label, with the harp, Arthur's signature and the name GUINNESS.
The best-known feature is the thick, creamy head. That comes from nitrogen: in the can, a widget makes sure you get that effect at home too. Technically, Guinness is dark ruby red, not black, by the way.
Guinness at Hoptimaal
With us you'll find Guinness Hop House 13, in the Lager & Pilsner category. The beer comes in 33 cl and has 4.1% alcohol. On Untappd it is rated highly. So it is not a stout, but a lager from a brewery that is known mainly for its stout.
Drink Hop House 13 well chilled and preferably as fresh as possible, because a hoppy beer loses its fresh character over time. Pour it into a clean glass so you can smell the aromas properly. Store the bottles and cans dark and cool until you open them.
Frequently asked questions
Where does Guinness come from?
Guinness comes from Dublin, Ireland. The brewery has been at St. James's Gate since 1759, where Arthur Guinness signed a 9,000-year lease.
What kind of beer does Guinness make?
Guinness is known for porter and stout. Arthur Guinness first brewed ale and switched to only porter in 1799. At Hoptimaal you'll find Guinness Hop House 13, a 4.1% lager.
How long is Guinness's lease?
In 1759 Arthur Guinness signed a 9,000-year lease at £45 a year. The original with his signature is kept in the brewery's archive.
