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| GUINNESS'S BREWERY, DUBLIN.-The virtues of "Dublin Stout" have been extolled by thousands of Americans who have travelled in Ireland. "Porter"-a species of very dark-complexioned ale-is to the Green Isle what "lager" beer is to Germany. It is black-looking, foamy stuff, with a pungently bitter taste and great capability of intoxication, if too copiously indulged in. Taken moderately, it is an excellent tonic, and deserves to be called, rather than whiskey, which it has in a great measure supplanted, the national beverage of Ireland. "Guinness's Double X," generally written, or printed "XX," enjoys almost as wide a reputation as, but far more democratic than, champagne, of which it is the liquid antithesis in taste, color, odor and effect. "Porter" is more of a sedative than an exhilarant to most constitutions. It is of ancient origin, but was brought to perfection by the Guinness experts early in this century. The great brewery, pictured in the sketch, is situated on Guinness's wharf, lying along the Liffey. This wharf, during working hours, always presents a picture of zealous activity, where barrels, full and empty, are shipped or received. It is interesting to note that two members of the Guinness family have been raised to the peerage, by virtue of public spirit closely allied to "XX." |
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