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  • 12 - British and Irish Beer Traditions

  • Dan Jerker B. Svantesson, Bond University, Queensland, William Van Caenegem, Bond University, Queensland, Anthea Gerrard, Bond University, Queensland, Radim Polčák, Masarykova univerzita, Czech Republic, Alain Strowel, Université Catholique de Louvain, Belgium, Andreas Wiebe, Georg-August-Universität, Göttingen, Germany
  • Book:
    Beer Law
    Published online:
    26 September 2025
    Print publication:
    16 October 2025, pp 193-201

  • Summary

    Britain and Ireland are nations of beer drinkers. Beer has been part of their national identity despite it being regarded both positively as a dietary staple or necessity and negatively as the root cause of drunkenness and debauchery. There are many cultural traditions associated with beer drinking in Britain and Ireland. Contrary to popular belief, British ales are not served warm. Another tradition is ‘buying a round’. Since British pubs are traditionally small and crowded, getting to the bar was difficult, so one group member would ‘buy a round’. The famous Guinness story has kept Ireland on the beer map of the world. The Irish government even had to change its harp symbol to face in the other direction because Sir Arthur Guinness had trademarked the Irish harp for the Guinness Brewery. Finally, the traditional pub provides a community hub where locals and visitors alike can catch up, debate the issues of the day, and enjoy the regular Sunday roast. Long may these traditions continue.