The day we were flying home our flight didn’t leave until late evening, so we actually had most of the day to continue to explore Dublin. It was time we did something that was tailored solely for Nathan - the Guinness Storehouse experience!
Well, to be honest, even if I don’t drink Guinness, this self-guided visit through the seven-story pint-shaped building was actually very interesting.
It felt less like a museum and more like stepping into the living story of the Guinness family. We got to explore every aspect of the birthplace of Ireland’s most iconic stout.
We got introduced to the brewing essentials with the help of interactive displays where we could touch the barley and smell the citrusy punch of the hops. Very sensory, and playful.
The narrative followed the evolution of a beer that became a global symbol. Vintage advertising posters lined the walls, we saw quirky animals from advertising in decades past, and the famous harp of course.
On one level we got to use our noses, and get little tasters, to learn how to enjoy the Guinness properly.
Nathan had a nice little conversation with the taster guide, about the "artworks" on the walls. He wanted to know who was who from the Guinness family, now that he had been busy watching the TV-series.
Talking about art in unexpected places, here some pieces produced using digital tools. These three paintings by the Irish artist James Early captures the rich legacy of Guinness in Dublin, through three themes: buildings, gardens and transport.
His practice is rooted in graffiti, graphic design and his family's heritage in stained glass.
His practice is rooted in graffiti, graphic design and his family's heritage in stained glass.
The tour ended up at the Gravity Bar, the circular glass bar on the top floor of the building with a 360-degree outlook to Dublin's skyline.
Included in the tour was a complimentary pint of Guinness, which we could enjoy surrounded by centuries of brewing heritage, and with the grand views of Dublin.
We certainly left with an even deeper appreciation for the craft that goes into making each pint of Guinness. A nice visit!
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