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IrishBeerHistory

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Despite the handle, I research and write about Ireland's brewing history and recreate Irish historical(ish) beers. Also posting food and nonsense. Seemingly, I'm a 'gloomy beer drinker', who's 'lost in the froth on his pint.' beerfoodtravel.blogspot.com

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IrishBeerHistory @beerfoodtravel.bsky.social · Feb 18

New blog post! Number 25 and a bit of a milestone, so it required one on glassware and a deepish dive into another famous 'Irish' tankard ...
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100 Years of Irish Brewing in 50 Objects: #25 – Keg Harp Tankard (1965)

Goodbye to the Port and Brandy, To the Vodka and the Stag, To the Schmiddick and the Harpic, The bottle, draught and keg ... Delirium Tremens – Christ

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IrishBeerHistory @beerfoodtravel.bsky.social · 3h

That latest find is crammed full of handwritten recipes - which I love to see - including a ubiquitous one for a porter cake, plus an exceptionally boozy Christmas pudding, even
allowing for its size! I would imagine it was for a number of puddings, but even still ...

The handwritten porter recipe:
1 lb flour
1 tsp mixed spice
1 tsp baking powder
8 oz brown sugar
2 eggs
8 oz margarine
Half bottle of stout

A 1960s recipe for a Christmas pudding (or puddings) written down in 1984 that contains a bottle of sherry, a half bottle of whiskey, 2 bottles of stout, a half bottle of brandy, and a half bottle of rum.

IrishBeerHistory @beerfoodtravel.bsky.social · 3h

I possess a selection of Radiation/New World cookery books in my collection that date from 1932 up to my latest find from 1972. These were originally published in 1927 for use with 'New World Regulo-controlled Gas Cookers' and revised many times after of course ...

A row of 5 of said books in varying condition and with various covers.

IrishBeerHistory @beerfoodtravel.bsky.social · 21h

Brilliant stuff, as ever ...

The Beer Nut @thebeernut.bsky.social · 1d

Today on the blog, I'm taking a look at the autumnal beer range at Open Gate. It's a pumpkin-free zone: thebeernut.blogspot.com/2025/10/autu...

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IrishBeerHistory @beerfoodtravel.bsky.social · 21h

Well, this is right on the money for my palate. Nicely balanced, maybe leaning into its hops side, and not sickly, and nice to see a sort of nod to the past with the use of invert sugar. Plus, it's actually clear and bright - my faith in Irish brewers has returned! ...

Hope Brewing's Brewers Edition DIPA can poured into a branded glass.

IrishBeerHistory @beerfoodtravel.bsky.social · 21h

Brewers take note ...

Dr Neil Buttery @neilbuttery.bsky.social · 22h

The correct way to treat a pumpkin this time of year...

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IrishBeerHistory @beerfoodtravel.bsky.social · 23h

Once again, I've made a huge mistake ...

Rasta Trolls rum and apple Belgian ale poured into a stemmed glass.

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IrishBeerHistory @beerfoodtravel.bsky.social · 1d

Yeah, been that way a few years now - not their best work ...

IrishBeerHistory @beerfoodtravel.bsky.social · 1d

Pre 73 ...

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IrishBeerHistory @beerfoodtravel.bsky.social · 1d

Late 60s relaunch, I think ...

IrishBeerHistory @beerfoodtravel.bsky.social · 1d

I meant the glass mind! ...

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IrishBeerHistory @beerfoodtravel.bsky.social · 1d

I certainly wouldn't be a fan of it. This is (probably) my favourite Murphy's branding ...

A Murphy's label in brown, beige, and white with a cartoonish image of the strongman Eugen Sandow lifting a horse in front of a lower case letter m.

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IrishBeerHistory @beerfoodtravel.bsky.social · 1d

Near enough right ...

A can of Murphy's draught stout poured into a debranded Guinness tankard.

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IrishBeerHistory @beerfoodtravel.bsky.social · 2d

Firstly, it's a great word - I'm ploeteren myself at the best of times. Secondly, I wonder if it's related to the word 'plodding'? ...

The Brussels Times @brusselstimes.com · 2d

Struggling but moving forward? The Flemish idea of "ploeteren" encapsulates resilience with a touch of humanity.

Belgian word of the day: Ploeteren

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IrishBeerHistory @beerfoodtravel.bsky.social · 2d

So this is a Belgian Pale ale? Looks more like a Witbier, and tastes a little like one too. Is it too much to ask Irish brewers to clear their beers or at least let you know if they're murky? I never, never thought I'd be encouraging the use of BJCP guidelines, but yet here I am ...

A cloudy Belgian Pale called Frame & Canvas from Whiplash.

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IrishBeerHistory @beerfoodtravel.bsky.social · 3d

Thanks folks ...

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Boak & Bailey (Jess & Ray) @boakandbailey.bsky.social · 3d

This week's edition of news, nuggets and longreads is now up, with all sorts of great stuff, including several responses to one of our own posts from earlier in the week. 🍺🍻

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News, nuggets and longreads 11 October 2025: The Bird That You Can’t See

Every Saturday we round up the best writing about beer from the past week. This time, we’ve got Deptford, Belgian craft, and more on beer festivals.

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IrishBeerHistory @beerfoodtravel.bsky.social · 3d

No, but I poured it second! ...

IrishBeerHistory @beerfoodtravel.bsky.social · 3d

Hah! ...

IrishBeerHistory @beerfoodtravel.bsky.social · 3d

From 2015 and 8cl to line, hence the need for two ...

IrishBeerHistory @beerfoodtravel.bsky.social · 3d

This is the feckin' mood ye put me in at times. And, thank christ I have two hands ...

De Struise's Black Damnation series Black Mess in two branded glasses.

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IrishBeerHistory @beerfoodtravel.bsky.social · 3d

One of my favourite finds. €1 - and pre charity shops discovering Google Lens ...

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IrishBeerHistory @beerfoodtravel.bsky.social · 3d

The Holy Trinity ...

IrishBeerHistory @beerfoodtravel.bsky.social · 3d

I'm continuing my English odyssey tonight for first supper, with a couple of Greggs sausage rolls and a few Walkers ready salted crisps, plus added kimchi - as you do ...

IrishBeerHistory @beerfoodtravel.bsky.social · 3d

a black and white photo of a little boy sitting at a desk with his hand on his chin .

ALT: a black and white photo of a little boy sitting at a desk with his hand on his chin .

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IrishBeerHistory @beerfoodtravel.bsky.social · 3d

My much-better-half picked me up these today, so it seemed a good enough reason to break out some English Wedgewood in the gorgeous shape of this Keith Murray designed tankard from c. 1940 ...

Bottles of Westerham 9 Hop Kent Pale Ale and Adnams Suffolk Bitter beside an elegant cream coloured tankard.

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