Work and Play 10: Beer

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This episode, we talk about beer. Beer isn’t just an enjoyable beverage. You’ll learn:

  • How beer started off as part of a complete breakfast

  • How capitalist brewers destroyed the way of life of the village alewife

  • How IPA became cool for 19th century hipsters

And more!

Reading List

John Burnett, Liquid Pleasures

Judith Bennett, Ale, Beer and Brewsters In England

James Vernon, Hunger

Global Histories, Imperial Commodities, Local Connections

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