Being hard drinkers is one of the most common stereotypes of Irish people around the world. While Irish consumption of alcohol is nowhere near the highest in Europe, there is no question beer and pubs are deeply ingrained in our culture.In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Christina Wade, who recently published a book on the history of beer in Ireland, to explore the fascinating aspect of our history. Tracing the story back thousands of years, Christina takes you from medieval alehouse to the modern pubs exploring Ireland's enduring love affair with the pint!Get your copy of Christians book Filthy Queens: A History of Beer in Ireland.https://www.omahonys.ie/filthy-queens-a-history-of-beer-in-ireland-p-10604392.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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