The Guinness

A pint of Guinness poured at the tap at The Red Stag

The Black Stuff

Is it worth the wait? Yes.

We don't rush a Guinness. Every pint is poured in two parts, with a settle in between, and topped with a creamy dome that just clears the rim. It's how Guinness is meant to be served, and we don't cheat the wait!

45°

tilt angle

Less foam, more silk.

1.8B

pints a year

10M glasses a day, 1.8B pints a year.

4.2%

ABV

Lighter than it looks.

Guinness, 2026.

The Two-Part Pour

  1. 01

    Tilt

    Hold the official Guinness tulip glass at 45° beneath the tap.

  2. 02

    Pull

    Pull the tap toward you. Fill three-quarters of the way. Stop.

  3. 03

    Settle

    Let the cascade settle, then finish the pour to the brim.

  4. 04

    Top

    Push the tap away. Fill until the head domes just above the rim. Serve.

A pint of Guinness on a polished wooden bar at The Red StagA freshly poured pint of Guinness at the bar at The Red Stag
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