Caffrey's Irish Ale vs Guinness Draught: which is actually Irish?
Both are sold as Irish. Caffrey's Irish Ale is brewed at Tadcaster, North Yorkshire. Guinness Draught is imported from St James's Gate, Dublin in Ireland. On strength, Caffrey's Irish Ale is 3.8% in the UK and Guinness Draught is 4.1%. Guinness Draught is 0.1 percentage points weaker here than the version sold at home. If you want the one that actually comes from Ireland, it is Guinness Draught. Caffrey's Irish Ale is brewed in Britain under licence.
| Caffrey's Irish Ale | Guinness Draught | |
|---|---|---|
| Sold as a beer from | Ireland | Ireland |
| Brewed for the UK in | Tadcaster, North Yorkshire | St James's Gate, Dublin, Ireland |
| Brand owner | Molson Coors Beverage Company | Diageo plc |
| UK strength | 3.8% | 4.1% |
| Strength at home | Not established | 4.2% |
| Difference | Not established | 0.1 percentage points weaker here |
| Verification | Partly verified | Verified |
The two pages in full
Caffrey's Irish Ale
Tadcaster · 3.8% · sold as Irish
Brewed here Partly verified
Guinness Draught
Imported from Ireland · 4.1% · sold as Irish
Verified
Every figure here is taken from the two beers' own pages, where each one carries its source and the date it was checked. For the rest of the group, see every beer sold as Irish.