- beerage
- beer·age
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Beerage — is a Portmanteau word referring to members of the British Peerage who were in the Brewing industry.In the 19th century the link between political donations and the honours system, though criticised, was more prevalent. The term carried… … Wikipedia
beerage — ˈbirij noun ( s) Etymology: blend of beer and peerage : the British peerage usually used disparagingly … Useful english dictionary
Michael Bass, 1st Baron Burton — As depicted by Spy (Leslie Ward) in Vanity Fair, November 1908 Michael Arthur Bass, 1st Baron Burton KCVO (12 November 1837 – 1 February 1909), known as Sir Michael Bass, 1st Baronet, from 1882 to 1886, was a British brewer, Liberal politician… … Wikipedia
Robert Cain — For the VC recipient, see Robert Henry Cain Robert Cain (1826 1907) was the founder of the firm Robert Cain and Sons, a brewer in Liverpool, England. Birth and youthHe was born on Spike Island, County Cork, Ireland on April 29, 1826, the son of… … Wikipedia
Brewers of Burton — Burton upon Trent had a unique position in the history of brewing, exporting beer throughout the world and accounting for a quarter of UK beer production at one time. The town itself was dominated by the industry throughout the 19th century as… … Wikipedia
