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Filthy Queens

Filthy Queens

A History of Beer in Ireland

In Filthy Queens, Dr Christina Wade looks at the history of beer alongside some of the biggest events in the story of Ireland.

You’ll find an 18th-century courtesan who had a wicked streak of beer snobbery and early medieval monks who wrote beer reviews so terrible, any Untappd fan would feel right at home. There will be beer tastings, parties, music and wakes. You’ll meet thieves and murderers, saints and goddesses. You’ll hear stories of kings and paupers, witches and bishops, Irish, English and Vikings from the Late Iron Age all the way up to the early 20th century. Oh, and don't forget the zombies.    

We’ve been drinking beer for millennia, so it’s a perfect way to embrace the past and those who lived in it. In the end, you’ll see that the history of beer is intimately intertwined with the history of us.

COMING JANUARY 2025

ISBN: 9781738479528
Format: Hardcover, 232 pages
Dimensions: 220mm x 155mm
Publication date: 30 January 2025

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About the author

Dr Christina Wade is a beer historian specialising in the hidden histories of the brewing trade, especially the role of women. She received her doctorate in History from Trinity College Dublin in 2017 and wrote The Devil’s in the Draught Lines: 1000 Years of Women in Britain’s Beer History, published in 2024 with CAMRA books.

Wade spends much of her time writing about women and beer history on her website Braciatrix and has recently launched a Substack newsletter of the same name. A BJCP Certified Beer Judge, Wade is also the resident historian, audio editor and co-host of the Beer Ladies Podcast. Additionally, she founded the Ladies Craft Beer Society of Ireland in 2013, which has grown to over 1,400 members.

Besides her blog and podcast, Wade has written for BEER Magazine, The Medieval Dublin Series, The Journal of Franco-Irish Studies, TheTaste.ie and Beoir Magazine. She currently sits on the League of Historians at the Beer Culture Center and has spoken about her beer history research at their annual Beer Culture Summit. In addition, Wade has presented her work around the world at various events.

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