We can trace the origins of Foreign Extra Stout back to 1801 and the original recipe of West Indies Porter. Originally brewed to withstand long journeys, the use of higher gravity and more hops resulted in a bold-tasting beer with a complex flavour profile. ###Product Description Arthur Guinness was born in 1725- little did he know quite how successful the brewery he set up in 1753 would be. These are the only cans available on the website- really because we think they best represent Guinness- other than draught obviously. Tasting Notes Internationally adored!