Guinness Storehouse Trip 1 - because I know I will be going back.

I plan on stealing a glass from a bar somewhere. 

A few weeks ago, I had the amazing opportunity to go to the Guinness Storehouse at St. James' Gate. Let me tell ya.. this place was NOT easy to find by any means. It took us a couple of tries, a few days, a lot of walking and many bus mixups to FINALLY get there. Thank god it was completely worth it!

I learned more about beer than I thought I could, but unfortunately because I got there relatively close to closing, I didn't get to fully experience the factory. But no worries, I'll be going again when Abby comes visit me over St. Patrick's Day weekend :) Then I will officially be able to have a certificate that tells me I am great at pouring a Guinness! Because yes, they give you the opportunity to pour yourself a pint to fully experience this place. I mostly loved this factory because it was completely hands on and I could touch anything I want basically... I was a five year old again and I loved it! A five year old that got to drink beer many times along the way...

the waterfall in the factory. so epic, words can't describe. I had to touch it. 

the barley they use for making the beer. such an odd touch! 

Before coming here, I wasn't sure if I'd really enjoy Guinness. Actually, the truth is.. I thought I was going to hate Ireland because I had this odd notion in my head that everyone only drank Guinness and that they were going to hate me because I don't like drinking it. But then I came here, had a pint and realized this idea was completely wrong for multiple reasons. 

1. The Irish do drink other alcohol. And there are a few who don't drink or rarely drink pints of Guinnesses (whether or not I approve of this, we won't speak of... because I don't really)

2. I found out that only Ireland do they tap the Guinness correctly. Therefore, I should have as many pints as possible in order to make sure I remember this taste forever. Because there is no way that anywhere else do they tap this beauty of a beer correctly. 

if anyone could get me an old school Guinness advertising poster, I would love them forever.

All in all, the experience was completely worth it and I can't wait to go back to the factory!