"The One That Started It All." Based on An Original Recipe by Arthur Guinness II. Guinness Original is an ideal accompaniment to good friends, good food, and good times. Whilst the classic Stout remains unchanged, the packaging is newer - taking its inspiration from historic labels in the Guinness archives, paying homage to the brand's rich heritage. A direct descendant of our archival recipes, Guinness Original is based on a beer first brewed in 1821  A direct descendant of our archival recipes, Guinness Extra Stout is based on a beer first brewed in 1821 Guinness Extra Stout is an ideal accompaniment to good friends, good food, and good times.