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Guinness

Irish brand of beer

Guinness is a stout that originated in the brewery of Arthur Guinness at St. James's Gate, Dublin, Ireland, in the 18th century.2 From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 16, 2026.

Overview

1759Founded1

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The story

Founded by Arthur Guinness in 1759.1

Leadership

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Products and brands

  • Guinness

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Timeline

  1. 1759Founded Founded1

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