Stout

GUINNESS FOREIGN EXTRA STOUT

Guinness · Ireland · St. James's Gate, Dublin (Global HQ)

GUINNESS FOREIGN EXTRA STOUT is a stout brewed by Guinness in St. James's Gate, Dublin (Global HQ), Ireland. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 7.5% and contains approximately 211 kcal per 330 ml serving. A full flavored beer, born of a thirst for adventure. Robust and roasted with intense notes of dark chocolate, caramel and dried fruits.

High confidence· officialLast checked: 2026-05-10

Nutritional information

MetricValue
Alcohol by Volume (ABV)7.5%
Calories per 330 ml211 kcal
Calories per 100 ml64 kcal
Available serving sizes330 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 FOREIGN EXTRA STOUT

For the best experience, serve GUINNESS FOREIGN EXTRA STOUT 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 FOREIGN EXTRA STOUT?

At 7.5% ABV, GUINNESS FOREIGN EXTRA STOUT sits on the stronger side. 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.

ServingPure alcohol
330 ml20 g
440 ml26 g

Enjoy responsibly. Not for sale to persons under the age of 18.

Frequently asked questions

What is the ABV of GUINNESS FOREIGN EXTRA STOUT?+

GUINNESS FOREIGN EXTRA STOUT has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 7.5%. It is brewed by Guinness in St. James's Gate, Dublin (Global HQ).

How many calories are in GUINNESS FOREIGN EXTRA STOUT?+

A standard 330 ml serving of GUINNESS FOREIGN EXTRA STOUT contains approximately 211 kcal. That works out to about 64 kcal per 100 ml.

What style of beer is GUINNESS FOREIGN EXTRA STOUT?+

GUINNESS FOREIGN EXTRA STOUT 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 FOREIGN EXTRA STOUT?+

GUINNESS FOREIGN EXTRA STOUT is brewed by Guinness, based in St. James's Gate, Dublin (Global HQ), Ireland.

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