Stout
GUINNESS DRAUGHT
Guinness · Ireland · St. James's Gate, Dublin (Global HQ)
GUINNESS DRAUGHT is a stout brewed by Guinness in St. James's Gate, Dublin (Global HQ), Ireland. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.2% and contains approximately 116 kcal per 330 ml serving. Truly unique. Perfectly balanced. Smoothly balanced with bitter, sweet, roasted notes. Dark Ruby Red with a creamy head.
Nutritional information
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Alcohol by Volume (ABV) | 4.2% |
| Calories per 330 ml | 116 kcal |
| Calories per 100 ml | 35 kcal |
| Available serving sizes | 330 ml, 440 ml |
About Stout beer
Stouts are dark, rich beers brewed with roasted barley, offering flavours of coffee, chocolate, and caramel.
How to serve GUINNESS DRAUGHT
For the best experience, serve GUINNESS DRAUGHT at 8–12 °C (lightly chilled) in a tulip or nonic pint glass. Pour with a steady tilt to build a firm head, which helps release the aromatics typical of the stout style. In South Africa it is commonly sold in 330 ml, 440 ml formats. It pairs naturally with grilled red meat, oxtail potjie, chocolate desserts and mature cheddar.
How strong is GUINNESS DRAUGHT?
At 4.2% ABV, GUINNESS DRAUGHT sits in the standard range for everyday drinking. A single serving delivers roughly the amount of pure alcohol shown below — useful for pacing yourself and staying under South Africa’s 0.05% blood-alcohol driving limit.
| Serving | Pure alcohol |
|---|---|
| 330 ml | 11 g |
| 440 ml | 15 g |
Enjoy responsibly. Not for sale to persons under the age of 18.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ABV of GUINNESS DRAUGHT?+
GUINNESS DRAUGHT has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.2%. It is brewed by Guinness in St. James's Gate, Dublin (Global HQ).
How many calories are in GUINNESS DRAUGHT?+
A standard 330 ml serving of GUINNESS DRAUGHT contains approximately 116 kcal. That works out to about 35 kcal per 100 ml.
What style of beer is GUINNESS DRAUGHT?+
GUINNESS DRAUGHT is a Stout brewed by Guinness. Stouts are dark, rich beers brewed with roasted barley, offering flavours of coffee, chocolate, and caramel.
Who brews GUINNESS DRAUGHT?+
GUINNESS DRAUGHT is brewed by Guinness, based in St. James's Gate, Dublin (Global HQ), Ireland.
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