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Two divers recovered a 162-year-old bottle of Guinness Extra Stout London from the Mindoro shipwreck off the English Channel (sank 1864). Samples were sent to KU Leuven for study, with researchers noting a potential to recreate the beer if DNA recovery and cork integrity allow. Guinness Archive is coordinating with the divers, and the explorers believe more bottles may remain in the wreck.
Divers recovered a sealed Guinness Extra Stout bottle from the 1864 Mindoro shipwreck in the English Channel; the intact seal prompted researchers to consider testing the historic brew for potential revival via yeast DNA sequencing, while teams plan to recover more bottles and examine the ship’s manifest.
Belgian diver Stefan Panis found up to 20 Guinness bottles dating to 1864 in the Mindora shipwreck off Dover; scientists are analyzing the contents for DNA to potentially recreate the original beer, with the Guinness Archive coordinating the effort.
A 162-year-old bottle of Guinness, dating to 1864, was recovered from a shipwreck off Dover by Belgian diver Stefan Panis. The find is being analyzed by researchers at KU Leuven, with hopes of understanding its taste and potentially recreating the 1860s stout, and there may be more bottles buried in the wreck; Diageo’s Guinness Archive is coordinating the investigation.
Aaron Rodgers expressed dissatisfaction with the Steelers' travel schedule to Ireland, wishing they had arrived earlier to enjoy more sightseeing and Guinness, but team decisions prioritized football considerations. Rodgers appreciates Ireland's beauty and his love for Guinness, though he humorously questions his ability to chug it.
The CEO of Diageo, Debra Crew, has unexpectedly resigned without a successor in place amid ongoing sales challenges despite strong Guinness demand, prompting the CFO to step in temporarily as the company searches for a new leader.
The author shares her lifelong love for Guinness, attributing it to her parents' influence and highlighting the health benefits of the iconic stout, including its high antioxidant content, potential bone health benefits, and lower alcohol content leading to fewer hangovers. Despite the changing drinking trends, she remains loyal to Guinness and plans to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a pint, emphasizing the enduring appeal of the beloved Irish beer.
Jason Momoa fulfills a dream by co-directing and starring in a new Guinness commercial, expressing his long-standing love for the brand and the experience of working with his production company and family on the project. He discusses his passion for Guinness, his approach to directing, and the joy of working on the comedy film "Minecraft" in New Zealand. Momoa also shares his pride in seeing "Dune: Part Two" and praises director Denis Villeneuve, expressing excitement for the future.
French man spends 8 years building a 23.6-foot matchstick Eiffel Tower, only to be disqualified by Guinness World Records for using the wrong type of matchsticks. Despite the setback, Guinness will review the tower, acknowledging that they may have been too hasty in their decision. The man's childhood dream of holding a world record led him to painstakingly construct the tower, but a dispute arose over the type of matchsticks used, leaving the fate of his record attempt uncertain.
The property housing the recently opened Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Chicago's West Loop is being put up for sale by real estate developer Fred Latsko. The 15,000-square-foot space, which has become a popular tourist attraction, will remain operational even if the building changes hands. The brewery, offering a variety of beers and a full-service restaurant, opened in September and has had a strong start. The presence of the Guinness brewery is backed by a ten-year lease, and the sale is expected to fetch upwards of $20 million.
Ivan Menezes, the CEO of Diageo, the maker of Guinness, has passed away at the age of 63. Menezes had been with the company for over 30 years and had served as CEO since 2013. Under his leadership, Diageo had seen significant growth and expansion.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis criticized Bud Light and pledged his allegiance to Guinness after the Dylan Mulvaney mess. DeSantis said that companies like Anheuser-Busch that do not respond to criticism will continue to make mistakes. The move is a blow to Bud Light, which has been facing a PR disaster for the past three weeks.
Diageo, the parent company of Guinness beer, has announced the permanent closure of its manufacturing facility in Relay, Maryland, by June. The company cited the need to optimize its existing operations across North America to meet evolving consumer preferences. The closure is expected to impact around 97 employees, who will be provided with severance packages, outplacement assistance, and information on open roles across the organization. Operations at Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Halethorpe will not be affected.
Diageo, the owner of Guinness, is closing its $50 million production facility in Halethorpe, Maryland, due to underutilization, resulting in about 100 layoffs. However, the Guinness Open Gate Brewery tap room and restaurant in Halethorpe will remain open and continue brewing beers to serve at the tap room. The facility, which brews Guinness Blonde, not its iconic stout, was also intended to create experimental beers. The manufacturing facility is expected to close by June 2023.
Diageo, the beverage company that owns Guinness, will shut down its manufacturing plant in Relay, Maryland, this spring, resulting in the layoff of about 97 workers. The taproom, restaurant, and innovation brewery will remain open. The Relay plant was Guinness’ first brewing operation in the United States since the 1950s. The company said it is evaluating options to continue production of the beer. The Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Baltimore County will continue to brew experimental beers, to be served in the taproom, in a 10-barrel innovation brewery on the ground floor of the visitor center.