Origins Beer is one of the oldest and most widely consumed alcoholic beverages in the world. Its origins can be traced back thousands of years to ancient civilizations, where it was revered as a gift from the gods and used for religious ceremonies. From its humble beginnings, beer has evolved into a global phenomenon with countless styles, flavours, and brewing techniques. If you want to read a proper history of beer, in all its guises, there are plenty of sources both factual and comedic, in which to lose yourself. This blog is not one of those. It’s really a collection of beer history kernels that at some point has made me ponder, smile, cringe or shake my head in either disbelief or guilty association. I […] read more

Gender and beer have been intertwined for centuries, with beer often being marketed as a drink for men and certain gender stereotypes associated with beer drinking. However, in recent years, there has been a shift in attitudes towards gender and beer, as more and more women are breaking down gender barriers and embracing beer as a drink for all. This is all quite confusing, given I believe the discovery of beer was made by a woman, we know for sure the golden beer-age of the Middle Ages in the UK was supported solely by the Alewife or Brewster, possibly the most popular female on the street! Moreover, the earliest known written record of beer, The Hymn to Ninkasi, is dated to ancient Mesopotamia in 1800 […] read more