A Bold Fusion of Cultures: New Guinness Fonio Stout Honors African Heritage and Irish Tradition As Part of the Brewing for Impact Campaign
Guinness and Brooklyn Brewery have launched Guinness Fonio Stout, a -edition beer featuring West African fonio grain, as part of the Brewing for Impact campaign. Created in collaboration with Brooklyn Brewery Brewmaster Garrett Oliver, this 6.2% ABV stout combines Irish heritage with West African culture, offering flavors of roasted coffee, chocolate, and tropical fruits.
The beer's packaging, designed by Haitian American artist Kervin Brisseaux, celebrates Guinness's African history and Brooklyn's cultural essence. Available through December 31, 2024, in New York, Northern New Jersey, and select regional chains at $13.99 for a four-pack. Guinness is supporting The Michael James Jackson Foundation with a $10,000 donation to advance brewing education for underrepresented communities.
Guinness e Brooklyn Brewery hanno lanciato Guinness Fonio Stout, una birra in edizione limitata che utilizza il grano fonio dell'Africa occidentale, come parte della campagna Brewing for Impact. Creata in collaborazione con il mastro birraio di Brooklyn Brewery Garrett Oliver, questa stout con un tasso alcolico del 6,2% unisce l'eredità irlandese alla cultura dell'Africa occidentale, offrendo sapori di caffè tostato, cioccolato e frutti tropicali.
Il packaging della birra, progettato dall'artista haitiano-americano Kervin Brisseaux, celebra la storia africana di Guinness e l'essenza culturale di Brooklyn. Disponibile fino al 31 dicembre 2024, a New York, nel New Jersey settentrionale e in alcune catene regionali a $13,99 per un pacco da quattro. Guinness sostiene la Michael James Jackson Foundation con una donazione di $10.000 per promuovere l'educazione birraia per le comunità sottorappresentate.
Guinness y Brooklyn Brewery han lanzado Guinness Fonio Stout, una cerveza de edición limitada que presenta el grano fonio de África occidental, como parte de la campaña Brewing for Impact. Creada en colaboración con el maestro cervecero de Brooklyn Brewery, Garrett Oliver, esta stout con un 6.2% de ABV combina la herencia irlandesa con la cultura de África occidental, ofreciendo sabores de café tostado, chocolate y frutas tropicales.
El empaque de la cerveza, diseñado por el artista haitiano-estadounidense Kervin Brisseaux, celebra la historia africana de Guinness y la esencia cultural de Brooklyn. Disponible hasta el 31 de diciembre de 2024, en Nueva York, el norte de Nueva Jersey y algunas cadenas regionales a $13.99 por un paquete de cuatro. Guinness está apoyando la Fundación Michael James Jackson con una donación de $10,000 para avanzar en la educación cervecera de comunidades subrepresentadas.
기네스와 브루클린 양조장은 아프리카 서부의 포니오 곡물이 포함된 기네스 포니오 스타우트를 출시했습니다. 이는 Impact를 위한 양조 캠페인의 일환으로 진행되었습니다. 브루클린 양조장의 브루마스터인 개릿 올리버와 협력하여 제작한 이 6.2% ABV 스타우트는 아이리시 유산과 아프리카 서부 문화를 결합하여 볶은 커피, 초콜릿 및 열대 과일의 풍미를 제공합니다.
이 맥주의 포장은 아이티계 미국 아티스트 커빈 브리소가 디자인하였으며 기네스의 아프리카 역사와 브루클린의 문화적 본질을 기립니다. 2024년 12월 31일까지 뉴욕, 뉴저지 북부 및 일부 지역 체인에서 $13.99에 4팩으로 구매 가능합니다. 기네스는 소수 집단을 위한 양조 교육을 증진하기 위해 마이클 제임스 잭슨 재단에 $10,000를 기부하고 있습니다.
Guinness et Brooklyn Brewery ont lancé Guinness Fonio Stout, une bière de édition limitée contenant du grain fonio d'Afrique de l'Ouest, dans le cadre de la campagne Brewing for Impact. Créée en collaboration avec le maître brasseur de Brooklyn Brewery, Garrett Oliver, cette stout à 6,2% d'alcool associe l'héritage irlandais à la culture de l'Afrique de l'Ouest, offrant des saveurs de café torréfié, de chocolat et de fruits tropicaux.
L'emballage de la bière, conçu par l'artiste haïtien-américain Kervin Brisseaux, célèbre l'histoire africaine de Guinness et l'essence culturelle de Brooklyn. Disponible jusqu'au 31 décembre 2024, à New York, dans le nord du New Jersey et dans certaines chaînes régionales au prix de 13,99 $ pour un pack de quatre. Guinness soutient la Michael James Jackson Foundation avec un don de 10 000 $ pour promouvoir l'éducation à la bière dans les communautés sous-représentées.
Guinness und Brooklyn Brewery haben Guinness Fonio Stout herausgebracht, ein limitierte Edition Bier, das das westafrikanische Fonio-Getreide verwendet und Teil der Kampagne Brewing for Impact ist. In Zusammenarbeit mit Brooklyn Brewery Braumeister Garrett Oliver kreiert, vereint dieses Stout mit 6,2% ABV irische Tradition mit westafrikanischer Kultur und bietet Aromen von geröstetem Kaffee, Schokolade und tropischen Früchten.
Das Packaging des Bieres, entworfen von dem haitianisch-amerikanischen Künstler Kervin Brisseaux, würdigt die afrikanische Geschichte von Guinness und das kulturelle Wesen Brooklyns. Bis zum 31. Dezember 2024 erhältlich in New York, Nord-New Jersey und ausgewählten regionalen Ketten zum Preis von 13,99 $ für ein Viererpack. Guinness unterstützt die Michael James Jackson Foundation mit einer Spende von 10.000 $, um das Brauen für unterrepräsentierte Gemeinschaften zu fördern.
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Guinness and Brooklyn Brewery Brewmaster Garrett Oliver Launch a Limited Time Beer to Celebrate the Power of Tradition and Innovation
Together, they dive into new ways to highlight Fonio's versatility in brewing, showcasing how this remarkable ancient grain enhances this Guinness stout with a flavorful combination of roasted coffee, chocolate, and tropical fruits.
"Fonio Stout is an example of the magic that comes from blending the right amount of heritage and innovation, and we're thrilled about how this collaborative brew has captured the best of both Guinness and Brooklyn Brewery," said Joyce He, Guinness Brand Director. "Bringing our brewers together with Garrett Oliver and artist Kervin Brisseaux is a celebration that represents our commitment to pushing boundaries of creativity in brewing and cultivating social impact on a global level. Simply put, grab one while you can!"
Designed by Haitian American artist Kervin Brisseaux, the beer's packaging artwork celebrates Guinness's centuries-long history in
"Guinness is the first beer I ever loved," said Oliver. "And to be able to share my passion for brewing and for sustainability by creating this Fonio Stout for a brand that's known for cultivating connections across the globe - well, it's been a dream realized. Working together, Guinness and I have the same vision - to ensure no matter where you are in the world or how you choose to celebrate, there's a great beer to help you enjoy yourself."
In partnership with the Brewing for Impact initiative, Guinness proudly supports The Michael James Jackson Foundation for Brewing and Distilling, founded by Garrett Oliver, with a
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Guinness and Brooklyn Brewery are celebrating the launch of this limited-edition beer with an exclusive launch event at Brooklyn Brewery in
- Guinness Fonio Stout Beer Dinner @ Open Gate Brewery Chicago – Monday, November 18th, 6-10pm CT (More Information Here)
- Guinness Fonio Stout Beer Dinner @ Open Gate Brewery Baltimore – Thursday, November 21st, 6-10pm ET (More Information Here)
Guinness x Brooklyn Brewery: Reimagining what beer can be. No matter where you're enjoying a Guinness, whether you're in
About the Brewing for Impact Campaign:
Launched in celebration of James Beard Award Winning Brewmaster of Brooklyn Brewery's 30th anniversary with the brewery, Brewing for Impact is a global initiative that has united breweries from around the world in a mission to drive social change through beer. Inspired by Oliver's pioneering work with fonio—an ancient West African grain lauded for its resilience and cultural significance—the campaign brings together renowned brewing partners including Guinness along with Maison Kalao from
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The Guinness brand was established in 1759, when Arthur Guinness signed a 9,000 year lease on
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