Guinness Original Extra Stout | 4.2% vol | 12 x 500ml Beer Bottles | Medium & Balanced | Bitter & Sweet | Rich Creamy Head | Crafted from Quality Malt | Hops & Irish Barley

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Guinness’s choice of grain is barley, which is first malted, then roasted, to give it its dark shade and characteristic richness ( 2). The truth is that Guinness contains around 0.3mg of iron per pint, which isn't significant enough to be of any health benefit, whether you've just donated blood or not. Men need 8.7mg per day, while women need 14.8mg. While there's obviously no 'good' amount of alcohol, steadily sipping a lower ABV beer is one of the more responsible approaches to drinking. Guinness first used the ancient Irish harp symbol in its branding in 1862 when the buff oval bottle label was introduced. Nearly 200 years later, in 1984, Ireland's office of the attorney general recommended trademarking the harp, which is the country's coat of arms. In addition to these varieties, Guinness has created many types of beers over the years. Some of them are sold only in certain countries, while others have been limited editions.

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In this case, the 11.2 grams of alcohol in 12 ounces (355 ml) of Guinness contribute 78 calories, which accounts for roughly 62% of its total calorie content.

Yet, Guinness does not recommend this product for consumers who may be sensitive or allergic to dairy or lactose. Now, you already know what happens if you drink too much alcohol. Don't worry, we're not going to lecture you about that. Not today. It's actually roasted barley, which contains vitamin B3, also known as niacin, that reduces your cholesterol. The Guinness Blonde twins the Irish and American brewing traditions for a refreshing, citrusy taste.

Guinness Original Extra Stout | 4.2% vol | 12 x 500ml Beer

You'd still be pushing it if you tried to claim Guinness was 'low calorie', but it's certainly a reasonable compromise if you're looking to drink sensibly. How else can you keep your calories down on a night out? Brewed with added lactose — milk’s natural sugar — alongside a series of specialty malts, this beer has an espresso and chocolate aroma. Similar to Guinness in bottles, Guinness in cans was developed with a spherical widget inside that releases pressurized nitrogen during the drinking process to mimic a nitro draft pour. When the can is opened, pressure within the aluminum drops to match the pressure in the room. As the pressure within the widget itself, which is filled with pressurized nitrogen, is still higher than the beer around it, tiny bursts of nitrogen are released into the liquid. This then provides the brew with Guinness’s classic creamy head. Given that beer is made from grains, it’s naturally rich in carbs. However, many of its calories also come from its alcohol content since alcohol provides 7 calories per gram ( 5). The idea that a small amount of alcohol might be good for heart health is nothing new, having previously been associated with red wine. But is it too good to be true?Ranging from 4.1% to 4.3% ABV (alcohol by volume, if you're wondering), Guinness has a lower alcohol content than many of the other beers and ales at the bar.