Fans of Guinness everywhere are facing a bitter possibility: the historic St. James' Gate brewery, which has churned out the black stuff since 1759 may be up for sale. Diageo, the parent company of Guinness announced that its reviewing its brewing operations in Ireland.The historic site on the River Liffey in Dublin is something of a mecca for Guinness enthusiasts and was once the world's largest brewery. Diageo is considering selling the St. James' Gate brewery and shifting production to a site outside the city. Thanks to a booming real estate market, the historic brewery could fetch up to £2 billion.
While I'm not entirely pleased with Diageo's decision, I am intrigued by the possibility of holding an Irish wake if the sale goes forward.
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6-19-2007 @ 5:51PM
Bob said...
Huh. I went to a Guiness promo event last month and they told me they had a 9000 year lease on the brewery. They never said anything about having bought the place. I can't say I'm surprised, but I do feel a little cheated....
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7-29-2007 @ 12:11PM
ernest said...
hello
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