What Happened This Year 1759

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Arthur Guinness Secures Long Lease for Brewing

December 31st, 1759 265 years ago

Arthur Guinness signed a 9,000-year lease at St. James's Gate Brewery in Dublin, paying £45 annually to start brewing his eponymous stout. This marked the beginning of what would become one of the world's most famous beers, renowned for its dark color and creamy head. With this lease, Guinness aimed to produce a high-quality brewery product that would capture the taste of the public and create a thriving business.

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