A Continent of Beer

A Continent of Beer

EBCU are running a series of short informative online workshops – “A Continent of Beer”. They will cover beer tourism as well as the history and culture of countries across Europe.

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• First-hand knowledge from a local beer enthusiast
• The best places to visit and stay
• Top places to have a beer (or two) and ‘must-try’ beers
• Valuable travellers’ tips such as payment and transport

We look forward to meeting you on this journey.

Iceland

Presented by Beth Manghi

Held on 30th September 2024 – Watch Now and download the Factsheet

Small but mighty. A phrase which sums up Iceland’s beer scene. Historically, Iceland’s relationship with beer has been complicated, given a prohibition that ended in 1989. That lack of a long brewing tradition allows for an openness to experimentation and an embrace of a variety of beer styles. From crisp Helles to hardy stouts to ales literally as wild as the landscape, Iceland may be small but our beers are mighty. In this workshop, we’ll discuss a bit of Iceland’s beer history, the best places to find beer and much more.

Ireland

Presented by John Duffy

Held on 9th September 2024 – Watch Now and download the Factsheet

Ireland has a diverse and exciting beer scene, one which has sprung back to life in the last couple of decades after a century of consolidation and closures at the hands of multinational brewing concerns. Today, almost every county has a brewery, some with particular specialisations, including barrel-ageing and wild fermentation. With the multinationals still very much a dominant force in Irish brewing, finding independent beer can be tricky for the visitor. This workshop offers a guide to the current scene, including some of the hidden corners where the most interesting Irish beers can be found.

A Continent of Beer – An Introduction

Presented by Tim Webb

Held on April 15th 2024 – Watch Now

While enjoying a drink of beer, have you ever stopped and wondered about the history of the world’s most popular fermented beverage?

Why do beer and Europe seem to go together – glass in hand?

In large parts of medieval Europe, ale or beer was the drink of choice.  It was consumed daily by all social classes, particularly in the northern and eastern parts of the continent, where grape cultivation was difficult or impossible.  Brewing was considered a common household task, alongside cooking and growing crops.