What brand of stout is most commonly drunk on St. Patrick's Day?

Guinness is the stout most commonly associated with, and widely drunk during, St. Patrick’s Day.

The brand’s Irish identity, worldwide distribution, and long-running holiday marketing made it the familiar pint of the celebration. St. Patrick’s Day became an especially important occasion for Irish pubs and Irish-themed events outside Ireland, where Guinness is often treated as the traditional choice.

Arthur Guinness began brewing at St James’s Gate in Dublin in 1759 after signing a remarkable 9,000-year lease. The brewery later became internationally known for dry Irish stout. Guinness Draught, introduced in 1959 for the brewery’s bicentennial, is served with nitrogen, creating its distinctive creamy texture and cascading settle.

Guinness is not the only Irish stout available. Murphy’s, Beamish, and craft stouts are also legitimate choices, and many celebrations now offer alcohol-free drinks. The quiz answer refers to the best-known mainstream association, not a universal count of every pint consumed worldwide.