when was house of guinness set

The series "House of Guinness" is set in 19th-century Ireland, specifically starting in the year 1868. It begins on the day of the funeral of Sir Benjamin Lee Guinness, who was an important figure in the Guinness brewing dynasty. The show is set against the backdrop of post-famine Ireland with social, religious, and class tensions, and it also explores the brewing empire and family dynamics following Benjamin's death in 1868.