Behind the Scenes Minis: Lager, Ale, Emo Girl
Summary
Hosts Tracy and Holly discuss the 1855 Chicago beer riots, exploring the shift from English ales to German lagers and the brewing science of the era. They then pivot to Elizabeth Fry’s diaries, revealing her intense anxiety, friction with her in-laws, and her daughters’ sanitized biography. The episode also highlights Fry’s potential self-medication with alcohol and her complex relationship with joy and spiritual duty.
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Show intro and beer riots recap
Deep dive: Ale vs Lager brewing history
Upcoming trip to Munich and research limits
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Elizabeth Fry: Diaries, marriage, and family drama
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Elizabeth Fry: Anxiety, coping, and alcohol use
Closing thoughts on kindness and self-care
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