Caffrey's Irish Ale vs Guinness Extra Stout: which is actually Irish?
Both are sold as Irish. Caffrey's Irish Ale is brewed at Tadcaster, North Yorkshire. Guinness Extra Stout is imported from St James's Gate, Dublin in Ireland. On strength, Caffrey's Irish Ale is 3.8% in the UK and Guinness Extra Stout is 4.2%. If you want the one that actually comes from Ireland, it is Guinness Extra Stout. Caffrey's Irish Ale is brewed in Britain under licence.
| Caffrey's Irish Ale | Guinness Extra Stout | |
|---|---|---|
| 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% | 4.2% |
| Strength at home | Not established | 4.2% |
| Difference | Not established | None |
| Verification | Partly verified | Verified |
The two pages in full
Caffrey's Irish Ale
Tadcaster · 3.8% · sold as Irish
Brewed here Partly verified
Guinness Extra Stout
Imported from Ireland · 4.2% · sold as Irish
Genuine import 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.