In Ireland, Guinness is undoubtedly THE drink most consumed daily by the Irish. An emblematic beer of a nation, it has many subtleties, to be discovered in our top 5. We bet you’ll be surprised by some of the news!
A pint of Guinness – Jana Reifegerste – cc
Surprising but true: it’s not in Ireland that Guinness records the highest sales volume for its beer.
The UK and Nigeria have literally adopted the famous Irish beer!
Millions of liters of it flow every day, surpassing the incredible flow of Irish water (which, let’s face it, is already impressive!)!
Who would have thought that Guinness would be so popular in Nigeria? Perhaps they appreciate its refreshing appeal on hot Nigerian days?
Forget the cliché of heavy, thick Guinness, capable of replacing a proper meal! Many agree that dark beer is disgusting, capable of stalling the hungriest! But it’s not! Guinness contains just 198 calories, fewer than light beers, wine, orange juice or even skimmed milk!
In short, an astonishing figure that will help to dispel prejudices!
A pint of Guinness – Waxy Dan – cc
It’s true that Irish stout has a deep black color. It’s not for nothing, in fact, that the Irish call it “theBlack Stuff“(“the black thing” in English). But once again, this isn’t exactly true! Neither black nor brown, Guinness is actually “Ruby”, a particularly dark red obtained from the roasting of malted barley. The impression of intense blackness is due to the fact that Irish pubs are often dark, lit by subdued light… But look at your pint in the light and you’ll have no doubt: the beer in your pint is red!
Sorry to disappoint you, but the Irish brewery took up residence in London in 1932.
Although it still makes its beverage in Dublin, and in other parts of the world, it has chosen to set up in the UK for greater convenience. (The brewery is now owned by the British Diageo group).
A choice that was widely contested at the time, but unfortunately, that’s the way things are in the real world…
Doesn’t it cut your hair?
A Guinness being served – © bizoo_n
It doesn’t matter who started it: both the Irish state and the brewery had the misfortune to have the same idea: to use the Celtic harp as their coat of arms! It was an idea that required a great deal of negotiation, before they decided to present it from different sides. An agreement that has since remained inviolate: you’ll see that the harp is not presented on the same side, depending on whether you’re talking about the Irish Republic or the Irish brewery.
Surprising but true: Guinness is also used in traditional Irish cuisine. The famous black and white beer is used in such highly prized recipes as Guinness Stew, Guinness Bread, milkshakes, pies, ice creams and more!
Don’t grimace: the result is brilliant! The result is a slightly bitter note that balances beautifully with the caramel nuances of the beverage! A delicacy to try out in restaurants in Ireland!
According to the brand’s own figures, 912 million liters of Guinness are sold every year. One million pints of Guinness are sold every day in Ireland, and 10 million worldwide. 2.3 million pints can be fermented simultaneously at the St. Gallen brewery. St. James’s Gate, Dublin.
04 September 2025 
