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A specially designed black-and-tan spoon is bent in the middle so that it can balance on the edge of the pint-glass for easier pouring. [1] [better source needed] The "layering" of Guinness on top of the pale ale or lager is possible because of the lower relative density of the Guinness. [1] [2]
In Canada and the United States, Black and Tan refers to Guinness and a lager or ale that will support the Guinness, most commonly Bass Ale, although some Irish-themed bars shun the term for its association with the Royal Irish Constabulary's "Black and Tans" force. A Half and Half is Guinness and Harp. A Guinness and Smithwick's is a ...
The Guinness harp motif is modelled on the Trinity College harp. It was adopted in 1862 by the incumbent proprietor, Benjamin Lee Guinness. Harps have been a symbol of Ireland at least since the reign of Henry VIII. Guinness registered their harp as a trademark shortly after the passing of the Trade Marks Registration Act of 1875.
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Arthur Guinness (c. 24 September 1725 – 23 January 1803) was an Irish brewer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. The inventor of Guinness beer, he founded the Guinness Brewery at St. James's Gate in 1759. Guinness was born in Ardclogh, near Celbridge, County Kildare, in 1725.
She has taught harp workshops and masterclasses, and has judged numerous harp competitions, including the Guinness World Trophy for the Celtic Harp Competition in Lorient, France. To further promote the folk harp and her own music, Woods has appeared on many television and radio shows, including three appearances on the ever-popular radio ...
Guinness converted its Dundalk brewery into a lager production plant with the guidance of Dr. Herman Muender, a German brewer. [1] Various names were considered for the brand, including Atlas, Cresta and Dolphin, before Harp was chosen. [2] The brand was marketed with the Brian Boru harp as its emblem. The Dundalk or Great Northern Brewery soon ...
It has gained a measure of fame as it is the longest place name found in any English-speaking country, and possibly the longest place name in the world, according to World Atlas. [2] The name of the hill (with 85 characters) has been listed in the Guinness World Records as the longest place name. Other versions of the name, including longer ...