Porter and Stout: A Complete History

by Martyn Cornell

In the 18th century, when London brewers faced rising costs, they crafted an affordable brew for the working class, who were mostly employed as porters. So was born the porter, or the stout, whose appeal reached so far beyond the London working class that it can safely be called the world's first global beer. This book is an in-depth, 300-year look at how a cheaply made drink meant for local workers has become internationally renowned. Covering...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1476675724
• ISBN13: 9781476675725
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 324 Pages
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.5" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up