Guinness is one of the most recognizable & esteemed alcoholic drinks around today, shouldn't it be celebrated as such? The Guinness 2011 Ceramic Tankard gives the exact opportunity to do that. Allow the 119.5 seconds it takes to pour the perfect pint of Guinness stout, & indulge in its greatness with the official tankard. The perfect addition to the Guinness lovers glassware collection, this will look fantastic in their home. Guinness History! Arthur Guinness started brewing ales initially in Leixlip, then at the St. James's Gate Brewery, Dublin, Ireland from 1759. On December 31, he signed (up to) a 9, 000 year lease at 45 per annum for the unused brewery. Ten years later on 19 May 1769 Guinness exported his ale for the first time, when six & a half barrels were shipped to Engl&. Pure Genius! The rest, as they say, is history!! It is popular with Irish people both in Ireland & abroad & is the best-selling alcoholic drink of all time in Irel&.