A New Idea Regarding the Origin of Porter’s Name

Authors

  • Gary Gillman Independent Scholar Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1558/ppc.28051

Keywords:

Porter, Stout, brewing history, industrialization, 18th century, terminology, origins, Huguenots, textile industry, language play, thread beers, Spitafields, London

Abstract

This article looks at the origins of Porter as a name for the beer type situating it in London's original garment district.

Author Biography

  • Gary Gillman, Independent Scholar

    Gary Gillman is Toronto-based and an independent scholar focussing on the history, technology, and business of beer, spirits, and food. He publishes at his blog Beer et Seq, created in 2015, and in learned journals, and appears at conferences. He holds two degrees in law from McGill University in Montreal, and an LL.M from Leicester University.

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Published

2021-04-01

Issue

PPC 119 (2021)

Section

Articles

How to Cite

Gillman, Gary. 2021. “A New Idea Regarding the Origin of Porter’s Name”. Petits Propos Culinaires, April, 86-91. https://doi.org/10.1558/ppc.28051.