This is the final post about our trip and this series ends with a must-visit-while-in-Dublin: The Guinness Storehouse.
I never gave much thought to beer, the making of it and certainly never specific brands and how/when/where they were created. This tour was unexpectedly fascinating and the history of this company is impressive. 
If you ever get there, check out the video segment showing how the barrels above were made back in the 1700-1800s. The creation of one barrel was an unbelievably time-consuming and precise effort. To think that nearly a million barrels were being shipped in a time when automation was not contributing to the creation of the barrel is mind-boggling. (A quick search of YouTube shows parts of this video I’m referring to if you’re interested.)
As you’ll see in the photo below, Arthur Guinness was the founder, developer and entrepreneur who built the Guinness beer company. 
I don’t like the taste of beer, but we all participated by at least sipping the few different kinds of Guinness beers. Personally, I was more interested in the chocolate…
And, the candles which smell amazing!!
The highlight of the Guinness tour was watching the servers Irish dance!
Photos: family5power.com
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19 responses to “🍺The Making of a Barrel🍺”
I went to the Guinness location on my trip to Dublin as well! It was so much fun! I took the “class” that teaches you to pour a Guinness. It was a blast! And the sky bar was so fun at sunset!
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So much fun!!! It’s a definite must-stop in Dublin! Thanks for sharing your experience!
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Oh wow, how amazing! I’m not a fan (don’t think they could even pay me to sample the stuff) but my father is partial to a pint of Guinness. How was the chocolate? I might pick up some of that for my father’s birthday this month but I wasn’t sure whether it could be amazing or just nasty! 😂I never would have guessed you’d get to see some Irish dancing as part of the tour, that’s very cool!
Caz xx
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The Irish dancing was a highlight of the tour! Guinness chocolate comes in dark regular etc. so you can get your Dad a few different choices. I didn’t necessarily taste the beer but you can smell it for sure!
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Thanks! Will pick up some in regular milk, I might do a little gift basket with a few different things in so this will be a perfect addition! Irish dancing is incredible to watch, so full of life and energy.x
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Sounds like a wonderful gift he will love!💕
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That looks like so much fun! Guinness is not one for beer novices. So malty! I love beer and I have only recently learned to appreciate Guinness.
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The tour was an amazing journey through the Guinness history. You’re right-it’s a thick beer!🍺
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Your visit to the brewery reminds me of a visit to the Miller Brewery in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. At the end of the tour, we sampled a beer on the beer garden.
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That sounds fun!🍺
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On my list of places to visit!!
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I hope you can go!🇮🇪🍺
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So interesting! I had no idea there were candles. That’s neat. 😀 I wish I could dance like that. I’ve really enjoyed these posts about your trip. 🙂
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Thank you…I’m glad you enjoyed the posts. We bought a few of those candles to bring home. Wouldn’t it be fun if we could dance like that?!!
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So cool! I have always wanted to visit Ireland and I used to love Guinness! I can’t drink it anymore, but that is one premium Irish beer. My ancestors are from County Cork.😊 Such a great trip, thanks for sharing! God bless!
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I’m happy you enjoyed the Guinness post and I hope you get to Ireland one day!🇮🇪🍺The land of your ancestors!
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If we ever get to Dublin, I’ll be sure we stop by Guinness. Thanks!
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😊🇮🇪
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