If you love imbibing Guinness, then you'll know that the iconic "black stuff" is over 250 years old! This Guinness Special Limited Edition 2011 Glass Pint Tankard commemorates this milestone & would make an ideal addition to your home bar. Perfect gift for true fans of this world famous stout, only a limited of number these stylish Guinness tankards have been produced. Featuring the famous harp badge with gold detailing, each glass has its own numbered authenticity tag with the pint glass. Although Guinness is enjoyed the world over, those who drink from this commemorative glass will be very special Guinness drinkers indeed! Remember, it takes 119.5 seconds to pour the perfect pint obviously all good things cant be rushed so you must drink it out of a true pint glass! So raise a glass to Arthur & enjoy! Official Guinness Merchandise celebrating the style, wit & good humour of this extraordinary brand! Why not keep this down your local so it's there ready for you whenever you fancy your favourite pint. Of course you'll need the landlord's permission but we're sure that's not a problem. 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&.