Malcolm F. Purinton

Historian of Beer and Alcohol. Homebrewer. Boston Columnist for Yankee Brew News.

[J. Oliver Conroy @joliverconroy]

My latest -- I investigated why rightwingers are allegedly going sober, with input from @TuckerCarlson, Steve Bannon (@Bannons_WarRoom), @Gallup polling, @beer_historian, and the chef of MAGA's favorite restaurant: https://t.co/IGE77yzySm

[Northeastern Global News @NUGlobalNews]

A beer historian at @Northeastern tells the real story behind Netflix’s new beer-soaked family drama, "House of Guinness."
https://t.co/xJYZjbWZxA

[Northeastern CSSH @NUCSSH]

Beer spas, originating from Europe, are thriving due to their antioxidant hot beer baths. But #NUCSSH’s @beer_historian doubts that these are more than just a gimmick, telling the @WashingtonPost “In all my research the beer soak hasn’t really come up.”

https://t.co/3eZVVypNX9

[Northeastern CSSH @NUCSSH]

The heart-shaped chocolate boxes lining shelves for Valentine's Day are a success story dating back to the 1860s, according to food and drink expert @beer_historian. Read more at @NGN.

https://t.co/4Wmw3NMtjh

[Northeastern CSSH @NUCSSH]

@HistoryDept_NU's @beer_historian says #tariffs will “dramatically affect” Mexican and Canadian alcohol sales, inflating costs of beers, tequila, mezcal, and agave spirits. Read more on @EatThisNotThat.

https://t.co/mWttfKLv6T

[Northeastern CSSH @NUCSSH]

#DryJanuary and the sober curious movement have “not only impacted peoples’ lives but changed the very fabric of the alcohol industry itself” comments @HistoryDept_NU’s @beer_historian, as companies embrace non-alcoholic options to stay relevant.

https://t.co/IX2RaH8Thn

[Northeastern Global News @NUGlobalNews]

#DryJanuary has increased in popularity alongside the sober curious movement in recent years. Instead of resisting, the #alcohol industry has embraced these trends.

Read more: https://t.co/896OLouRV2

[Northeastern Global News @NUGlobalNews]

Don’t be surprised if #Modelo and #Corona are more expensive when #DonaldTrump takes office next year.

Here’s why #Trump’s tariffs could “dramatically” affect the cost of Mexican and Canadian #alcohol: https://t.co/PqlXjXh4dO

[Bloomsbury History @BloomsburyHist]

Now in paperback - Globalization in a Glass by @beer_historian is an exploration into the global spread of Pilsner beer, analysing new technological & scientific innovations, business strategies & the changing tastes of metropolitan & colonial consumers. https://t.co/NRs3ILY72K

[Gastronomic History @GastroHistory]

New book release from @BloomsburyPub. Globalization in a Glass: The Rise of Pilsner Beer through Technology, Taste and Empire by Malcolm F. Purinton (@beer_historian). https://t.co/10oOmjuzfw #drinkhistory #beer #brewing #colonialism #Pilsner #Empire

[Northeastern Global News @NUGlobalNews]

How a rivalry between #Kellogg’s and Post, two popular food manufacturers, led to the creation of the #PopTart: ⤵️
https://t.co/IGmXnrHs2G

[Malcolm F. Purinton @beer_historian]

Happy #NationalBeerDay https://t.co/tyDw1Dgsve

[Bloomsbury History @BloomsburyHist]

Celebrate #nationalbeerday with Globalization in a Glass: The Rise of Pilsner Beer through Technology, Taste & Empire by @beer_historian which ‘begins to reveal the simultaneous & multidirectional dynamics of industrial beer production & mass consumption.’ https://t.co/KAhyjmbnvW

[Neil Sowerby 🇺🇦 @AntonEgoManc]

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[Tim Holt @BeerHasAHistory]

The latest issue of Brewery History is now out. Includes a free to access review of 'Globalization in a Glass: The Rise of Pilsner Beer through Technology, Taste and Empire' by M.F. Purinton https://t.co/asYAom6zdP

[Bloomsbury History @BloomsburyHist]

🎧 Listen as @beer_historian talks with @NewBooksNetwork about his new book, Globalization in a Glass, which tracks the history Pilsner beer & the effects of globalization.

More about the book: https://t.co/c7NC1QttjD
Listen to the interview 👇 https://t.co/EL7cxYZNoB

[Malcolm F. Purinton @beer_historian]

@pavla_simkova Thank you Pavla!

[Malcolm F. Purinton @beer_historian]

@mkguliford Thank you so much Meg!