162-year-old Guinness found off the English coast
An underwater photographer discovered a 162-year-old bottle of Guinness in a shipwreck off the coast of Dover. Researchers are now analyzing the contents to potentially recreate the 1860s recipe.
Why it matters
This discovery offers a rare opportunity for food historians and scientists to analyze historical brewing techniques and potentially revive a long-lost flavor profile.
Image source, Stefan Panis Image caption, When Stefan Panis found the bottle off the coast of Dover
How far would you travel for a pint of Guinness? If the answer is to the bottom of the sea, you might be in luck.
There's just one catch - the pint in question is 162 years old.
When Belgian underwater photographer Stefan Panis discovered a bottle buried in a shipwreck off the coast of Dover in 2025, he had no idea what he had found. He just knew something about it had caught his eye.
When Panis and his friend, Eddie Huzzey, surfaced, a quick rinse revealed the familiar Guinness branding. The bottle dates back to 1864.
"We lifted the artefact, and then on the surface a quick rinse revealed 'Guinness'," he said.
Image source, Stefan Panis Image caption, The bottle of Guinness dates back to 1864
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