Guinness is often associated with Ireland. Well, it is not the Irish who drink it, but it is the Guinness brewery that makes it so popular. That is how many pints are consumed in Ireland annually. But, there is more to Guinness than the drink itself. Guinness has been the official Guinness beer for over a century. It is also the official Guinness brand for a number of other countries and it is a major company that manufactures a number of other things.