Guinness was founded in 1759, when Arthur Guinness began brewing at the St. James’s Gate Brewery in Dublin, Ireland.

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  • Arthur Guinness signed a famous 9,000‑year lease for the St. James’s Gate Brewery on 31 December 1759.
  • The early brewery produced various ales before focusing on dark porter, which evolved into the stout now known as Guinness.
  • Over time, Guinness grew into Ireland’s iconic stout and one of the world’s most recognized beer brands.

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