Stout

GUINNESS SMOOTH

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

GUINNESS SMOOTH is a stout brewed by Guinness in St. James's Gate, Dublin (Global HQ), Ireland. It has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.5% and contains approximately 188 kcal per 330 ml serving. A smooth and bold beer with a refreshing taste. Brewed to provide the perfect balance of sweet and roasted notes. Roast aroma with a chocolate caramel character.

High confidence· officialLast checked: 2026-05-10

Nutritional information

MetricValue
Alcohol by Volume (ABV)4.5%
Calories per 330 ml188 kcal
Calories per 100 ml57 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 SMOOTH

For the best experience, serve GUINNESS SMOOTH 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 SMOOTH?

At 4.5% ABV, GUINNESS SMOOTH 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.

ServingPure alcohol
330 ml12 g
440 ml16 g

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the ABV of GUINNESS SMOOTH?+

GUINNESS SMOOTH has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.5%. It is brewed by Guinness in St. James's Gate, Dublin (Global HQ).

How many calories are in GUINNESS SMOOTH?+

A standard 330 ml serving of GUINNESS SMOOTH contains approximately 188 kcal. That works out to about 57 kcal per 100 ml.

What style of beer is GUINNESS SMOOTH?+

GUINNESS SMOOTH 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 SMOOTH?+

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

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