Would you drink a 162-year-old pint of Guinness?
A bottle of Guinness dating back to 1864 was recovered from a shipwreck off the coast of Dover in 2025. Researchers are analyzing the contents to determine if the beer is still drinkable and to possibly recreate its original flavor. Public reaction ranges from curiosity about tasting the historic brew to caution about safety.
- ▪The bottle, discovered by underwater photographer Stefan Panis, bears the Guinness brand and is 162 years old.
- ▪Scientists from KU Leuven are examining samples for DNA and potential re‑brewing of the 1860s stout.
- ▪Panis believes dozens more bottles may be hidden in the wreck and plans further recoveries when conditions allow.
- ▪Opinions among beer enthusiasts vary, with some eager to try the ancient beer if deemed safe and others preferring fresh Guinness.
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Would you drink a 162-year-old pint of Guinness?Image source, Stefan PanisImage caption, When Stefan Panis found the bottle off the coast of DoverByAdam MandevilleBBC News NIPublished10 minutes agoHow far would you travel for a pint of Guinness? If the answer is to the bottom of the sea, you might be in luck.There's just one catch - the pint in question is 162 years old.When Belgian underwater photographer Stefan Panis discovered a bottle buried in a shipwreck off the coast of Dover in 2025, he had no idea what he had found. He just knew something about it had caught his eye.When Panis and his friend, Eddie Huzzey, surfaced, a quick rinse revealed the familiar Guinness branding.
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