After a hectic workday, when all you want is something dark, refreshing, and smooth, nothing is more iconic than reaching for a can of Guinness beer. It’s a beverage people either swear by or are curious about. While it may not be everyone’s favorite, it has certainly gained a loyal following over the years. Let’s take a quick look into the world of Guinness beer!
Owned by Diageo, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of alcoholic beverages, Guinness has a history spanning just a little over a couple of centuries. The brand was founded by Arthur Guinness in 1759. He also signed a bold 9,000-year lease on St. James’ Gate Brewery in Dublin. Since then, it has only been pushing boundaries and redefining the beer experience for millions of beer consumers worldwide.
Guinness Beer Calories: 30kcal to 65kcal per 100 ml on an average
Guinness Beer Carbohydrates: 3g to 7g per 100 ml
Let’s take a look at some of the most well-known Guinness alcoholic beverages
As one of the most iconic products by Guinness, the Guinness Draught was first brewed in 1959. The beer has an aroma of roasted coffee and chocolate. The beer has a deep, dark ruby red with a creamy head. In terms of taste, the beer has a smoothly balanced flavor with bitter, roasted, and sweet notes. The beer has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 4.2% carrying 3 grams of carbohydrates per 100 ml.
Guinness beer calories: 35kcal per 100 ml
Guinness 0.0 offers the classic Guinness experience, the same smooth taste, and balanced flavor, just without the alcohol. The zero-alcohol version uses the same natural ingredients before the alcohol content is gently removed. This beer has the same iconic ruby red liquid and creamy head, along with a smooth, chocolate-y, and balanced taste. It has 0% alcohol and contains 3.8 grams of carbs per 100 ml.
Guinness beer calories: 17kcal per 100 ml
Guinness’ lager is packed with hoppy goodness, containing a crisp, full-flavored experience with fresh aromas and hints of apricot and peach. The lager has a golden, bright appearance. The lager is crisp, refreshing, and hoppy, and has a malty finish. It has an ABV 4.1% and 3g of carbs per 100 ml.
Guinness beer calories: 35kcal per 100 ml
If you’re craving for a full flavored beer, Guinness Foreign Extra Stout is perfect for you. It has a robust aroma with roasted, intense notes of dark chocolate, caramel, and dried fruits. In terms of appearance, it appears black with a frothy head. And just when you sip it, you get to taste the full-bodied texture with coffee notes balanced with a subtle sweetness. With a higher ABV of 7.5%, it packs 5g of carbs per 100 ml.
Guinness beer calories: 64kcal per 100 ml
This one’s for beer lovers who like it ‘smooth’ and ‘creamy’. We’re talking about beer, of course! The Guinness Smooth boasts of roast aroma with a pronounced sweet, chocolate caramel character. It has a dark ruby red appearance with a frothy head. And in terms of taste, it is exceptionally smooth. Brewed to perfection and silky smoothness, it is a refreshing drink for those who like low-alcohol smooth beers. With an ABV of 4.5% and 7.5g carbs per 100 ml, it is an enticing beer you’d definitely want to keep sipping.
Guinness beer calories: 57kcal per 100 ml
Other alcoholic beverages from the House of Guinness include:
As a global brand with unparalleled impact, Guinness is aligned to the Diageo Society 2030: Spirit of Progress. The program is itself aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. As per the program, they aim for net zero carbon in their direct operations and halving their supply chain emissions. The company is also aiming to reduce packaging and water usage by 2030 and improve recycling practices.
As of 2025, the brand is working on meeting its 2030 goals, one of which is making its packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable.
We have the prices of Guiness Original for Gurgaon, however, prices for other products are not available online in Gurgaon as well as other regions in India.
In Gurgaon, a 440 ml can of Guinness Original Stout is priced at INR 250. Note that this is not the Maximum Retail Price (MRP) but indicative price. The state government only decides the MSP (minimum selling price). This allows retailers in Haryana to set their own prices. Check with your local retailers to confirm the availability and price of Guinness products.
In this article, we’ve mentioned a brief history of Guinness, its nutritional value, including carbs and calorie-levels. Along with it, we’ve given you a brief glimpse into a few of its popular products and its price in India. So it's time to make your after-work indulgence a little more fun, smooth, and incredibly delicious.
So before you pour yourself that creamy pint, here’s everything you need to know about its nutrition info, calories, and alcohol volume - because even your after-work indulgence deserves a fun little fact-check!
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