#Beer History
Ale & Beer Styles
Smithwick’s Irish Red Ale: Ireland’s Original Ale
Older than Guinness and quietly iconic, Smithwick’s is Ireland’s benchmark red ale. Here is the taste, the history – and yes, how to say it.
Ale & Beer Styles
Newcastle Brown Ale: The World’s Most Famous Brown Ale
“The Dog” – Newcastle Brown Ale is the brown ale the world knows. Here is its history, its taste, and why it became a cultural icon.
Ale & Beer Styles
Bass Pale Ale: The Beer Behind the World’s First Trademark
The red triangle on a Bass bottle was the world’s first registered trademark. Here is the story of England’s most historic pale ale.
Ale Houses & Pub Culture
What Is an Ale House? History, Meaning and What to Expect
Older than the pub and central to centuries of social life, the ale house is where beer culture was born. Here is what it is, where it came from, and