Where is Guinness Extra Stout brewed?
By Mark Porter Last checked 5 September 2026 How we check
Guinness Extra Stout is genuinely imported from Ireland, at the same strength as at home.
Listed by Morrisons and Ocado when last checked. The product pages are among the sources below.
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In short
Guinness Extra Stout is imported. The UK product is brewed at St James's Gate, Dublin in Ireland. It is also the same strength as at home, 4.2%. The brand belongs to Diageo plc.
This page is about the packs sold in supermarkets. Draught in pubs can come from a different brewery, and this page does not cover it unless a format table says so.
Who has brewed it here
| Years | Brewer | Site | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? to 2005 | Guinness Ltd / Diageo | Park Royal, London | breweryhistory.com |
| 2005 to now | Diageo (import from Dublin) | St James's Gate, Dublin | ocado.com |
What changed
- 5 September 2026: display name was not established, now "Extra Stout"
Questions people ask
Where is Guinness Extra Stout brewed?
The UK product is imported. It is brewed at St James's Gate, Dublin in Ireland.
Is Guinness Extra Stout brewed in the UK?
No. The UK product is brewed in Ireland.
Is Guinness Extra Stout really Irish?
Yes, on origin: the UK product is brewed in Ireland.
Who owns Guinness Extra Stout?
Guinness Extra Stout is owned by Diageo plc, headquartered in the United Kingdom. In the UK the brand is handled by Diageo Great Britain Ltd.
What strength is Guinness Extra Stout in the UK?
Guinness Extra Stout is 4.2% ABV in the UK. In Ireland it is 4.2%. A UK pint is 2.4 units.
Is Guinness Extra Stout weaker in the UK than in Ireland?
No. It is 4.2% in both the UK and Ireland.
See also
Every beer sold as Ireland · Every brand owned by Diageo plc
Sources
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