Malcolm F. Purinton

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: theguardian.com/us-news/2025/o…

A beer historian at @Northeastern tells the real story behind Netflix’s new beer-soaked family drama, "House of Guinness." bit.ly/4nuhtiQ

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.” washingtonpost.com/travel/2025/07…

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. news.northeastern.edu/2025/02/13/val…

@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. eatthis.com/costco-groceri…

#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. news.northeastern.edu/2024/12/31/dry…

#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: bit.ly/40755uG

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: bit.ly/49DkLKv

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. bit.ly/3zOfTVq

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). bloomsbury.com/ca/globalizati… #drinkhistory #beer #brewing #colonialism #Pilsner #Empire

How a rivalry between #Kellogg’s and Post, two popular food manufacturers, led to the creation of the #PopTart: ⤵️ bit.ly/44L4qk8

Happy #NationalBeerDay cnn.com/travel/what-is…

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.’ bit.ly/49ooZDY

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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 bit.ly/4238pXZ

🎧 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: bit.ly/44BLpzp Listen to the interview 👇 bit.ly/3rke0ev

@pavla_simkova Thank you Pavla!

Hot off the press! Global history of pilsner by beer expert extraordinaire Malcolm Purinton @beer_historian . Enjoy - and read responsibly. #beerhistory bloomsbury.com/uk/globalizati…

@mkguliford Thank you so much Meg!