Guinness Storehouse & St James’s Gate Brewery
More than any beer produced anywhere in the world, Guinness has transcended its own brand and is not just the best-known symbol of the city but a substance with near spiritual qualities, according to its legions of devotees the world over.
The Essential Ingredients
One link with the past that has not been broken is the yeast used to make Guinness, essentially the same living organism that has been used since 1770. Another vital ingredients is a hop by the name of fuggles, which used to be grown exclusively around Dublin but is now imported from Britain, the United States of America, and Australia.
Guinness Storehouse
While inevitably overpriced and over-hyped, this paean to the black gold is done exceptionally well. It occupies the old Fermentation House, built in 1904. As it is a listed building, the designers could only adapt and add to the structure without taking anything away. The result is a stunning central atrium that rises seven storeys and takes the shape of a pint of Guinness. The head is represented by the glassed Gravity Bar, which provides panoramic views of Dublin to savour with complimentary half-pint.
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