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Guinness Draught

Name: Guinness Draught
Brand: Guinness (Diageo)

Guinness (Diageo)

Stout →
4.2% ABV
IBU 45
EBC 90
44cl
🇮🇪 Ireland

Guinness Draught is the world’s most famous stout, brewed in Dublin since 1759 by Arthur Guinness. Its black body, creamy head and aromas of coffee and chocolate make it a unique experience, especially on draught.

📍 Dublin, Ireland

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In a nutshell

Stout · 4.2% ABV · 🇮🇪 Ireland. Perfect with Oysters.

📊 Specs

4.2%

ABV

IBU

EBC

6–8°C

Serve at

44cl

Format

🍺

Irish pint glass

👃 Tasting notes

ABV

4.2%

IBU

Appearance

Opaque black with thick creamy beige head

Aroma

Roasted coffee, dark chocolate, light hazelnut

Taste

Sweet and creamy despite the colour, coffee and roasted malt

Finish

Long, lightly bitter, dry

🍽️ Food pairing

Oysters
Irish smoked salmon
Beef stew
Chocolate cheesecake

🏭 The brewery

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Guinness (Diageo)

🇮🇪 Dublin, Ireland

Official site ↗

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What is the ABV of Guinness Draught?

Guinness Draught has an ABV of 4.2%. That figure is its alcohol percentage, or ABV. It is a light beer, to be enjoyed in moderation.

Where does Guinness Draught come from?

Guinness Draught is brewed by Guinness (Diageo) in Dublin, Ireland.

What food pairs well with Guinness Draught?

Guinness Draught pairs beautifully with: Oysters, Irish smoked salmon, Beef stew.

How should Guinness Draught be served?

Serve Guinness Draught at 6–8°C in a Irish pint glass. It is a Stout style beer.

🧭 Tasting and serving

Guinness Draught belongs to the Stout family and is measured at 4.2% ABV, 45 IBU, 90 EBC. At 4.2% it is standard in strength, and its 90 EBC puts it in the near-black range. Side by side, it pours opaque black with thick creamy beige head; the aroma leads with roasted coffee, dark chocolate, light hazelnut; it tastes sweet and creamy despite the colour, coffee and roasted malt; it ends long, lightly bitter, dry. Table-wise, it works with Oysters, Irish smoked salmon, Beef stew and Chocolate cheesecake. It is best served at 6–8°C in an Irish pint glass and commonly sold in 44cl. The beer comes from Guinness (Diageo), in Dublin, Ireland.