old bottle of stout found off the coast of Dover
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 determine if the beer can be recreated or if it remains drinkable.
Why it matters
This discovery offers a unique opportunity for historical analysis of brewing techniques and potential biological preservation in marine environments.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Adam Mandeville BBC News NI Stefan Panis The bottle of Guinness dates back to 1864 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.
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