The secrets of the black stuff, the iconic Irish drink that is enjoyed around the world, can be uncovered in an exclusive new guided tour at the award-winning Guinness Storehouse in Dublin.
Few people have seen the inner workings of Guinness production but on this two-hour Guinness Brewery Tour, given by beer specialists, you’ll delve into the past, explore the present and consider the future of the Guinness story.
You begin the tour outside the home of Arthur Guinness, who in 1759 famously signed a 9,000 year lease for the St James’s Gate Brewery. As you learn about his humble beginnings, you’ll visit some of the oldest parts of the site including the 200-year-old Vat Houses where Guinness was matured for months before being sent to the four corners of the world.
The tour explains how brewing on site has evolved, from the types of beers brewed and methods used, to the equipment and brewhouses that were, and still are, in operation.
Next you’ll head to the Roast House to learn about the ingredients used and see first-hand the art and science of roasting the barley that provides the unique aroma and flavour in every pint of Guinness.