The outside of the Guinness Factory takes you back to the horse-and-buggy days. And not because they actually have horse carriages outside to add to its charm, but because it's this very prominent, brick building that has so much character and takes up a large portion of Dublin. You could get lost {or at least I can!} walking just around the exterior.
I never understood the hype surrounding Guinness. It was too dark, appeared to have a curd-like texture, and seemed to be extremely filling. After going on the Guinness Factory Tour, I now understand the hype: it’s flavorful and not very heavy. It's also smooth and enjoyable to sip on {in other words, it’s not a shotgun-type-of-beer}. The outside of the Guinness Factory takes you back to the horse-and-buggy days. And not because they actually have horse carriages outside to add to its charm, but because it's this very prominent, brick building that has so much character and takes up a large portion of Dublin. You could get lost {or at least I can!} walking just around the exterior. Inside the factory, there are 7 {yes, SEVEN}, giant + spacious floors, starting with the Guinness family's 9,000 year lease of the building: First floor: This is where you learn about the high-quality ingredients that go into making Guinness. Second floor: This is where you learn how they actually make the beer and the machines {or pieces of art} that aid in the process. Third floor: This is where you become a taste-tester. You get to smell the various ingredients {the hops smelled the best!}, and you get a mini-Guinness to learn how to properly taste. To properly taste, you must breathe in, take a “generous mouthful” of Guinness, and breathe out. That is how you are able to taste all the flavors. Fourth floor: This is where they show you the various Guinness advertisements throughout the years. From print ads to commercials, you can see how Guinness has been marketed to the masses. Fifth Floor: This is the holy grail of the tour! You get to partake in Guinness Academy by learning how to pour a Guinness properly. Once you have “graduated” by correctly pouring yourself a glass, you get a cute, little certificate. I wonder how I become a teacher in this kind of academy…;). First, the spout must touch the harp and you tilt the glass. Next, when the beer is filled about halfway, then you move the glass upright. About three-fourths of the way full, you let the glass settle, and finally, you top it off. Sixth Floor: They have various restaurants to enjoy food and some more Guinness. This is where we tried the traditional Irish stew and soda bread, which was out.of.this.world. Seventh Floor: This is not only the most crowded area of the entire factory, but also the one with the best views of Dublin. So grab a drink, snap a pic of the view, and head to the sixth floor for food and more seating :). This is one of the world’s leading tourist attractions and it’s easy to see why. It’s informative + interactive, which makes for an entertaining day out in Dublin with good friends.
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