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Guinness
Produced by Diageo
Guinness /ˈɡɪnɪs/ is a popular dry stout that originated in Arthur Guinness' first brewery in County Kildare before moving to its present home at St. James's Gate in Dublin, Ireland in 1759. The beer is based on the porter style that originated in London in the early 18th century. It is one of the most successful beer brands in the world, exported worldwide. The distinctive feature in the flavor is the roasted barley, which remains unfermented. For many years a portion of the beer was aged to give a sharp lactic flavor, but Guinness has refused to confirm if this still occurs. The thick creamy head is the result of the beer being mixed with nitrogen when being served. It is extremely popular with the Irish and, in spite of a decline in consumption over recent years, is the best-selling alcoholic drink of all time in Ireland, where Guinness & Co. makes almost €2 billion annually. (Full article...)