What comes to mind when you hear the words, "Industrial Revolution"? An image of billowing black clouds smoke, vast increases in productivity at the expense of the working poor, and probably Oliver Twist. But what about beer? In this episode, we explore the chicken-and-egg relationship between the mass production of beer and the unbelievable increase in productivity of the English Industrial Revolution.  If you like this show, consider buying us a coffee (or beer) by going to https://www.patreon.com/maltsinyourmouth.