Rare 1864 Guinness Bottle Found In Shipwreck, Scientists Hopeful Of Recreating Original Recipe
A 162-year-old Guinness bottle discovered in a shipwreck could unlock the original recipe for the iconic stout.
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A bottle of Guinness stout, produced in 1864, has been recovered from a shipwreck off the coast of Dover. The bottle was found by divers, who reported the discovery to researchers. The bottle's age and condition have sparked interest in recreating the original recipe.
The discovery has prompted scientists to consider the possibility of using the bottle's yeast to re-brew the historic beer. The Times of India, inc.com, upi.com, BBC and NDTV have all covered the story. The Times of India and NDTV both mention that researchers hope to recreate the original recipe.
The condition of the bottle and its contents are not yet clear. The BBC and upi.com both mention that the bottle might be drinkable, but neither outlet specifies how this was determined. The exact location of the shipwreck is also not specified.
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- Divers recover a bottle of Guinness from a 162-year-old shipwreck The Washington Post · 1d ago
- Divers find 162-year-old Guinness bottle off UK coast, scientists hope to recreate historic beer The Times of India · 1d ago
- Divers Found a 162-Year-Old Guinness in a Shipwreck. Now Researchers Plan to Use Its Yeast to Re-Brew It inc.com · 1d ago
- 162-year-old bottle of Guinness from shipwreck might be drinkable upi.com · 1d ago
- Guinness: 162-year-old bottle of stout found off the coast of Dover BBC · 1d ago
- Rare 1864 Guinness Bottle Found In Shipwreck, Scientists Hopeful Of Recreating Original Recipe NDTV · 1d ago
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What is the significance of the 1864 Guinness bottle?
The 1864 Guinness bottle is significant because it offers a rare opportunity to study and potentially recreate the original recipe of the iconic stout.
How was the bottle discovered?
The bottle was discovered by divers off the coast of Dover.
What are scientists planning to do with the bottle?
Scientists hope to use the yeast from the bottle to re-brew the historic beer, potentially recreating the original recipe.
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