Guinness Original is steeped in heritage
- a whole costume drama in a bottle. Its naturally Guinness a complex beer full of character thats great with food. Strong tasting with a distinctive roasted bitterness, Guinness Original is their authentic carbonated classic. Itll transport you back to an 18th Century world of stouts when the ancestor of this beer was known as Guinness East & West India porter. In 1821, the definitive early Guinness became known as Extra Superior Porter. At 4.2% ABV, its a mature, conditioned brew for a richer Guinness experience. So own a Guinness Original. Own the art of Arthur.