BALTIMORE, July 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- This summer,
after more than two centuries of building unmistakable bonds with
beer lovers in the U.S., Guinness will finally have a permanent
home in America. Diageo Beer Company USA is proud to announce that the Open Gate
Brewery & Barrel House, located just south of Baltimore, will open to the public on
Friday, August 3rd.
"In my opinion, the word 'milestone' doesn't do justice to this
moment in Guinness history," said Diageo Beer Company USA Chairman and Diageo Global Sales Officer
Tom Day. "Since we announced our
brewery just outside Baltimore,
I've spent a lot of time here and have come to really love the area
and the people of Maryland. I
can't wait to see this place open and become a part of this vibrant
community and special beer culture. I really think we have
something great to offer folks, both in terms of beer and a
fantastic place to visit and experience."
While Guinness Draught and the other classic stouts will be
brewed exclusively in Ireland and
imported to the U.S. to be enjoyed responsibly, this brewery is an
important step in the evolution of the brand. Led by Brewmaster
Peter Wiens and Head Brewer Hollie Stephenson, the Maryland team will take over the production of
Guinness Blonde and experiment with new beers influenced by both
American and Maryland brewing
tradition.
Visitors to the Open Gate Brewery & Barrel House can expect
a world-class Guinness experience, blending local Maryland flavor and Irish hospitality, from
the staff to the beers to the décor of the buildings and the food
in the brewery's restaurant. The taproom, tours of the 10-barrel
brewery, the merchandise shops and the grounds will be open on
August 3rd, with the restaurant
opening approximately two weeks later. In the meantime hungry
visitors will be able to order bar food in the taproom, and there
will often be some of Maryland's
finest food trucks on site.
To stay up to date on the Open Gate Brewery & Barrel House
in advance of its debut and beyond, check out @GuinnessBreweryUS on
Facebook and Instagram. Whether enjoying a pint in Maryland, Ireland or anywhere around the world, always
do so responsibly.
About Guinness
The Guinness brand was established in 1759, when Arthur
Guinness signed a 9,000 year lease on St.
James's Gate Brewery in Dublin. Brewed using four main
ingredients, water, barley (malted & roasted), hops and yeast,
Guinness is the world's most popular stout. The iconic beer is
brewed in 49 countries worldwide and sold in over 150 with almost 9
million glasses of Guinness enjoyed every day around the
world. The most GUINNESS is sold in Great Britain, Ireland, USA,
Nigeria and Cameroon. More information can be found at
www.guinness.com.
About Diageo Beer Company
Diageo Beer Company USA
(formerly Diageo-Guinness USA) is
the U.S. beer and flavored malt beverage business of Diageo. Brands
within Diageo Beer Company include the iconic Guinness, Harp,
Smithwick's and Smirnoff ICE.
About Diageo
Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an
outstanding collection of brands including Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, Bulleit and
Buchanan's whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Captain
Morgan, Baileys, Don Julio,
Tanqueray and Guinness.
Diageo is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (DEO)
and the London Stock Exchange (DGE) and our products are sold in
more than 180 countries around the world. For more information
about Diageo, our people, our brands, and performance, visit us
at www.diageo.com. Visit Diageo's global responsible
drinking resource, www.DRINKiQ.com, for information,
initiatives, and ways to share best practice.
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North America: @Diageo_NA.
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