Guiness Brewhouse

On Saturday we took a bus tour through the heart of the city.  It was very informative, and allowed you to get on and off as you pleased.  One of the stops was the Guiness brewery, considered as a must-see by myself and the roommates prior to taking the tour, so after about 25 minutes on the bus, we got off there.  

Walking into the factory was like walking into Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory, but for adults. It was amazing.  One ticket allows you to embark on a 7 -level, self guided tour of all things Guiness through an old fermentation plant which, at its center, holds the world's tallest pint glass.  Which called to mind the question, can you really only call it a pint if it's seven stories tall?  Looking at it from the bottom, I was reminded of the feeling I got while waiting in line for a roller-coaster at 6 flags.  During the tour, you learn about the standard things like the founder, Arthur Guiness, the ingredients and fermentation procedures, etc. 

Further on, you're invited into the tasting lab where they teach you the finer things about admiring the flavor. After learning about the product, you continue climbing higher to learn more about the business end of things such as marketing,  and transportation techniques.  Finally, the greatest part of the whole experience, a complimentary pint is delivered to you at the gravity bar on the 7th level.  It's a huge round lounge, perfect for a view of the entire city of Dublin.  The combination of that, and the best Guiness in the world was something magical my friends. It was also my breakfast for the day at 12 noon.  

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