Guinness has soared in popularity over recent years with millions of pints drunk across the world each year. Although Great Britain tops the charts for the most pints of Guinness consumed, one surprising country beats Ireland to second place in the rankings.

The creamy stout, known by many as "black gold", is known for its smooth head and rich flavour. It was founded in Dublin in 1759 and has become a staple in British pubs, with the former head of Guinness revealing that "one in 10 pints sold in London is Guinness".