Arthur Guinness is the namesake of one of the world's most famous beers and best-selling books. But little is known about the man who gave Ireland its signature drink.
Guinness is one of the most famous names in business history. The surname of brewer Arthur Guinness of 18th-century Dublin springs, most notably, from millions of well-lubricated lips around the world on St. Patrick's Day. The taste of Guinness, Ireland's original smooth, sable stout, is the signature flavor of the global celebration of Irish heritage.
But we certainly know what he stood for. There was a deep morality to his work. It wasn't about being famous. It was about doing the right thing.' Guinness is the national drink of … Nigeria Guinness is rightfully associated with its home nation of Ireland. But the beer is a worldwide brand and Ireland ranks only third in Guinness consumption, behind No. 1 United Kingdom and No. 2 Nigeria. Guinness was first shipped to Africa in 1827, according to brand history.
Guinness is 'served in over 150 countries across the globe,' according to parent company Diageo, 'and we're proud to have gone to unprecedented lengths to set up 18 breweries across the globe.' Guinness lease in Dublin expires in just 9,734 years Arthur Guinness executed one of the great real estate deals in history when he signed a 9,999-year lease for a small plot of land in St. James's Gate on Dec. 31, 1759.
That's no small feat. The brewery bested Walt Disney World in Florida, the Great Wall of China and Machu Picchu in Peru to capture top honors. For more Lifestyle articles, visit www.foxnews.com/lifestyle.
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