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A 'Keg So Small It Comes In A Can'

A 'Keg So Small It Comes In A Can'

Standard canned stout relies on a small plastic widget to simulate a draught pour. Guinness MicroDraught goes further, built around a genuine dispense innovation originally developed to bring real draught Guinness into venues that couldn't support a traditional keg system.

A genuine innovation beyond the standard widget

MicroDraught represents Guinness's biggest dispense innovation in over 30 years — since the original nitrogen widget launched in 1988 — specifically engineered to deliver an authentic draught pour rather than relying on the older widget technology alone.

A patent-pending double coaxial piercing system

The technology behind MicroDraught uses a world-first, patent-pending double coaxial piercing of the can — a genuinely novel engineering solution developed over a two-year process, not a minor packaging tweak.

The same revolutionary nitrogenating process

Each can features Guinness's nitrogenating widget, which delivers the rich, smooth head and famous "surge and settle" effect — the same signature characteristic that's defined draught Guinness since nitrogen dispensing was first introduced to the brand.

A balanced, genuinely complex flavour profile

The stout's sweetness from the malt is specifically balanced against the bitterness of the hops — a considered flavour balance rather than a one-dimensional dark beer.

A substantial, pub-equivalent serving size

Each can holds 558ml, closer to a genuine pint-equivalent serving rather than a standard smaller can size — suited to replicating the pub drinking experience at home.

A moderate 4.2% ABV

At 4.2% alcohol by volume, the stout sits at a sessionable strength suited to longer drinking occasions rather than a higher-strength variant meant for occasional, smaller servings.

Backed by over 250 years of brewing history

Guinness draws on more than 250 years of stout-brewing heritage — a genuine, long-established brewing pedigree behind the recipe, rather than a newly developed beer chasing a trend.

A specific recommended pouring technique for best results

The brand recommends pouring at a 45-degree angle, letting the surge settle before topping up the glass — a specific technique that reflects the brewers' intent for how the beer should be enjoyed to get the full draught-style experience.

At a Glance

Who It Suits

This stout suits Guinness fans and stout drinkers who want a genuine, pub-style draught pour at home, in a substantial case size suited to stocking up for gatherings or regular drinking. The pour technique matters here — following the brand's recommended method will give the most authentic surge-and-settle result. Shop Guinness MicroDraught Stout 24x558ml at DrinkSupermarket.com — ** Please drink responsibly. For the facts, visit drinkaware.co.uk.

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