We’re continuing our bumper series of interviews with authors who’ve just released books (that you should absolutely buy…) and this week we hear from Dr James Wright from Triskele Heritage and his work on Archaeological mythbusting. We’re particularly interested in the many claims of pubs having no real proof of their advertised age, as well as how one goes about verifying the claims to begin with. The question always remains, should the truth ruin a great story? A truly fascinating look into building archaeology and what it can reveal.

Links:

• James’ website with book news and blog: https://triskeleheritage.triskelepublishing.com/
• Buy the book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Historic-Building-Mythbusting-Uncovering-Archaeology/dp/1803994479

What we’re drinking:

• Unteno AF Mango Radler
• Black Iris Brewery - Ale Destroyer New England IPA
• Sneinton Cider Company - Fifth Element

Beer Ladies Links:

• All the beerladies links: https://linktr.ee/beerladies
• Christina’s book from Camra: The Devil’s in the Draught Lines - https://shorturl.at/syBFP
• The Devil’s in the Draught Lines on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/qLS08
• Lisa’s Pub Guide: https://www.weirdodublinpubs.com/

Thandi’s (occasional) blog: http://www.craftgeeksa.com/

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In this week’s episode, Lisa, Thandi and Christina debate an ever-popular topic in beer (and other things!) - ethos. Does the ethos of a brewery influence you to buy, or not buy, their beer? What happens when breweries make good beer, but treat their staff badly, or are divisive in their politics? We chat about a few stories that have been in the news over the last few years, and debate our own feelings on separating art from artist.

Links:

• James Watt steps down: https://news.sky.com/story/brewdog-boss-calls-time-on-17-years-in-charge-13131591
• A timeline of Brewdog: https://www.thedrum.com/news/2022/01/24/brewdog-timeline-controversial-brand
• Commercial deception in Africa: https://www.anthropology-news.org/articles/problematic-brews-commercial-deception-modernity-and-the-pursuit-of-profit/
• Blue Moon (Coors) settles out of court after appropriation claims: https://www.just-drinks.com/news/belgium-belgian-brewers-resolve-dispute-with-coors-company-to-change-blue-moon-beer-labeling-packaging-and-taps/
• Osama Bin Lager, Kim Jong Ale and other controversial brews from Mitchell Brewing:

https://www.gbnews.com/news/lincolnshire-pub-osama-bin-lager-controversial-beer-mocking-trump

• Mitchell Brewing website shut down after Osama Bin Lager sparks outrage: https://www.irishstar.com/news/us-news/osama-bin-lager-beer-controversy-32879973
• Bud Light boycott: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_Bud_Light_boycott

What we’re drinking:

• Chimay - Brune
• Hope - Hop Off (NA)

Beer Ladies Links:

• All the beerladies links: https://linktr.ee/beerladies
• Christina’s book from Camra: The Devil’s in the Draught Lines - https://shorturl.at/syBFP
• The Devil’s in the Draught Lines on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/qLS08
• Lisa’s Pub Guide: https://www.weirdodublinpubs.com/
• Thandi’s (occasional) blog: http://www.craftgeeksa.com/

#beerladiespodcast #beerpodcast #beerculture

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This week we’re delving into the culture and customs around Irish Pints. Pints in Ireland are not simply having a drink - there are as many occasions as there are colours, and often the Irish customs are led by the occasion, whether wedding, funeral or after-work spontaneous pints. Ali Dunworth has written a marvellous, must-read book called A Compendium of Irish Pints documenting these nuances in a fun, relatable way, with awesome illustrations by Stephen Heffernan. We’re chatting with Ali this week about the book and sharing experiences of pints. This is not to be missed!

Links:

• Buy Ali’s the book here: A Compendium of Irish Pints
• Ali’s website: Ali Dunworth
• Ali’s Instagram: Instagram (@alidunworth)
• A brief history or women, pubs and pints: A brief history of women, pubs and pints | IMAGE.ie
• Rules of the Round: An expert’s secret rules of drinking in an Irish bar
• Funeral Pints: The Irish and "Funeral Pints": History with the Catholic Church and comforting traditions

What we’re drinking:

• Good ol’ Guinness
• Westvleteren 8

Beer Ladies Links:

• All the beerladies links: https://linktr.ee/beerladies
• Christina’s book from Camra: The Devil’s in the Draught Lines - https://shorturl.at/syBFP
• The Devil’s in the Draught Lines on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/qLS08
• Lisa’s Pub Guide: https://www.weirdodublinpubs.com/
• Thandi’s (occasional) blog: http://www.craftgeeksa.com/

#beerladiespodcast #beerpodcast #irishbeer #pints

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It’s officially that time of year again: Eurovision! We are sharing our favourites, predictions and call out some of the yawn-inducing songs this year. Our own Katie and Lisa are jetting over to Malmö to revel in the madness, but they’ll also take in some more beer-centric thingslike.. Mikkeller Beer Fest! So look out for the Beer Ladies at both, and send us your loves, mehs and predictions - 2024 is an interesting year of entries for sure.

Links:

• Everything Eurovision here: https://eurovision.tv/event/malmo-2024
• Mikkeller Beer Festival: https://mbcc.mikkeller.com/program

What we’re drinking:

• Bavik - Super Wit - Belgium
• Obolon: Premium (lager) - Ukraine
• The Garden Brewery/Cierzo Brewing: Hazy IPA - Croatia
• To Øl - Europhoria - Denmark

Beer Ladies Links:

• All the beerladies links: linktr.ee/beerladies
• Christina’s book from Camra: The Devil’s in the Draught Lines - https://shorturl.at/syBFP
• The Devil’s in the Draught Lines on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/qLS08
• Lisa’s Pub Guide: https://www.weirdodublinpubs.com/
• Thandi’s (occasional) blog: http://www.craftgeeksa.com/

#beerladiespodcast #beerpodcast #eurovision2024

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This week we’re talking about all the weird and whacky beers out there! Are they gimmicky or marketing genius? What sort of novelties do we all fall for? From the punny, to the pure nasty, we have examples for you of the strangest beers out there.

Links:

• Reddit thread on weird beers: https://www.reddit.com/r/beer/comments/s5uook/whats_the_weirdest_beer_youve_ever_had/
• The world’s wildest beer ingredients: https://www.foodandwine.com/beer/13-strangest-beers-earth
• Beer gimmicks and pretetiousness: https://bc.thegrowler.ca/features/beer-gimmicks-pretentious-nonsense-and-other-hipster-fuckery/
• Weird beer flavours: https://www.esquire.com/food-drink/drinks/g26539667/best-weird-beer-flavors/
• The craft beer cycle, by our own Lisa: https://www.lisagrimm.com/2015/07/24/the-craft-beer-cycle-bookended-by-hmhb-and-gilbert-sullivan/

What we’re drinking:

• Ballykilcavan - Clancy’s Can 11 (Maple Pecan brown ale)
• Hope - Hop off
• Sesh Beer - Session IPA

Beer Ladies Links:

• All the beerladies links: linktr.ee/beerladies
• Christina’s book from Camra: The Devil’s in the Draught Lines - https://shorturl.at/syBFP
• The Devil’s in the Draught Lines on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/qLS08
• Lisa’s Pub Guide: https://www.weirdodublinpubs.com/
• Thandi’s (occasional) blog: http://www.craftgeeksa.com/

#beerladiespodcast #beerpodcast #beermarketing

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After a short catchup on what’s been keeping us busy, we’re chatting about beer competitions! Especially as our Irish National Competition is coming up on 18 May - and beyond giving you all a taste of what a competition looks like, how it's put together, this is also a big ol’ shout out to the homebrewers, judges and volunteers near and far to come and join us for Nationals. If you’d like to sponsor any sort of prize, get in touch with Thandi on Instagram at @craftgeeeksa

Links:

• 🍻Enter or volunteer for Nationals here: https://competitions.nationalhomebrewclub.ie/index.php?msg=5
• 🍻 Irish National Homebrew Club on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homebrewclubirl/
• 🍻 Irish National Homebrew Club on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/643638690896195
• Thandi’s article on Nationals 2023: https://www.craftgeeksa.com/blog/nationals-thats-a-wrap

What we’re drinking:

• 🍻Rascals: Pink Lemonade Sour
• 🍻Rascals: Happy Days
• 🍻Kinnegar: Rust Bucket Rye IPA

Beer Ladies Links:

• All the beerladies links: linktr.ee/beerladies
• Christina’s book from Camra: The Devil’s in the Draught Lines - https://shop1.camra.org.uk/product/the-devils-in-the-draught-lines-1000-years-of-women-in-britains-beer-history/
• The Devil’s in the Draught Lines on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/qLS08
• Lisa’s Pub Guide: https://www.weirdodublinpubs.com/
• Thandi’s (occasional) blog: http://www.craftgeeksa.com/

#beerladiespodcast #beerpodcast #homebrewing

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