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A History of Guinness Beer

with Guinness Brewery Ambassador, Mike Reardon

2025-03-31 19:00:00 2025-03-31 20:00:00 America/New_York A History of Guinness Beer Mike Reardon, a Guinness Ambassador— a highly trained beer expert and storyteller who captivates Guinness lovers and audiences— will discuss the culinary and cultural history of this fantastic beer. Virtual -

Monday, March 31
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-31 19:00:00 2025-03-31 20:00:00 America/New_York A History of Guinness Beer Mike Reardon, a Guinness Ambassador— a highly trained beer expert and storyteller who captivates Guinness lovers and audiences— will discuss the culinary and cultural history of this fantastic beer. Virtual -

Mike Reardon, a Guinness Ambassador— a highly trained beer expert and storyteller who captivates Guinness lovers and audiences— will discuss the culinary and cultural history of this fantastic beer.

**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registrants will receive a link to access the Zoom Webinar via email.**  

We're so excited to chat with Mike Reardon, a Guinness Ambassador - a highly trained beer expert and storyteller who captivates Guinness lovers and audiences with the beer, culinary, and cultural history of this fantastic beer. So, sit back, relax, grab a pint (if you're over 21), and join us for this wonderful discussion for St. Paddy's Day month!

RECORDING NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 48 hours of the program.

Presented in partnership with the Ashland Public Library.

About Michael: Mike is a native New Englander, born and raised just north of Boston. Following a successful hospitality and performing arts career, Mike spent the last decade as a beer educator and quality specialist – including the past six years as a Guinness Brewery Ambassador. In this role, he lives and breathes all things beer and shares his deeply rooted love for Guinness and authentic Irish pubs.

In addition to his role as a Guinness Brewery Ambassador, Mike is an accomplished home chef, gardener, history enthusiast, and oyster expert. His background in performing arts is evident in his artful storytelling every time he engages an audience. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Virtual | Lecture | History & Genealogy |

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