what is the house of guinness about

House of Guinness is a historical drama series centered on the powerful Guinness brewing family in the 19th century. The show begins in 1868 with the death of Sir Benjamin Guinness, the then head of the family and brewery, which was the largest in Ireland. It follows the four adult children of Benjamin as they navigate running the famous brewery business amid intense familial rivalry, political ambitions, and religious tensions between the Catholic and Protestant communities in Dublin. The series portrays the complex dynamics of inheritance battles, business strategies, and the family's significant social influence against the backdrop of Ireland’s societal conflicts during that era. The story is based on true events, drawing on real family history and scandals, making it a rich period drama about ambition, power, and legacy within one of the world’s most iconic brewing dynasties.