We’re excited to bring you Pints and Power Pumpkin Carving Stencil Pack, a free printable download that brings a touch of Irish pub culture right to your doorstep—or your doorstep pumpkins.
Author Reflections
I'm the Dad, discover how the Gougane Barra wedding survived Storm Amy. A heartfelt family story of Irish resilience, love, and unforgettable moments in West Cork.
behind the book
While in Ireland awaiting the wedding that spawned Pints and Power we had the opportunity to spend a few hours digging deep into the Archives at the Guinness Storehouse. Here's the story about the visit.
Sampling stouts in Cork means choosing between local legends— Beamish, Murphy’s, or a classic pint of Guinness. Here’s how each pint stacked up.
Guinness Family
The long-awaited Netflix historical drama about the Guinness family has launched. Here are thoughts after watching the first episode.
“Just one” before Ireland. You know how that ends.
pub culture
A tongue‑in‑cheek ode to the Irish pub’s unsung hero—the Guinness beermat." History, materials, design, etiquette, and why coaster collecting matters.
Where History, Heart and the Pint Converge
The First Pour Early Release is live and available to purchase. 168 pages of history, memoir, and Guinness culture—the same edition from launch night. From Worcester to Waterford, this is a book about belonging and the ritual of a proper pint. Order via the private Lulu store links.
It’s been a week of last hugs, packed bags, and bittersweet goodbyes. As our daughter returns to Ireland, I reflect on what it means to find home—sometimes in new places, always in the people and rituals we love.
Discover how Guinness shapes modern Irish identity, from pub rituals and glass design to music, history, and belonging. Explore 10 inspiring ways the black pint pours heart and tradition into every glass.
Viewers are getting very excited about the upcoming grand adventure from Netflix and "Peaky Blinders" creator Stephen Knight.
Last week, I had the chance to sit down with Hank Stolz on Radio Worcester’s The Talk of the Commonwealth to talk all things Pints and Power—from the spark behind the book, to the stories that shaped it, and what’s ahead for our Worcester launch party. If
Before the first sip, a pint of Guinness is more than a drink—it’s a pause, a memory, a ritual held in glass. From the Top Shelf Glass Crew’s cherished vessels to the quiet controversy of a redesign, discover why the glass you hold matters as much as the stout inside.
Last night at Bolands had it all—live music, laughter, and an unexpected shout-out for “Pints and Power” from the stage. Some Fridays just turn into stories you’ll be telling for years.
September 9th in Worcester we're holding the official launch party for Pints and Power. Open to the Public.
Marking 103 years since Béal na Bláth—how Guinness and the pub framed a revolution.
House of Guinness will pour the scandal. Pints and Power pours the story beneath the foam — history, rebellion, belonging, and me.
Check out my latest update on the process along with an excerpt that turned out to be the very last words I added to the special "First Pour Early Release Edition"
There’s an old joke: “What are the two major religions in Ireland today?” The answer? “Manchester United and Liverpool.”
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
If the pint has ever felt too heavy, you’re not alone.
There’s strength in asking for help, and there’s no story that disqualifies you from healing.
For updated resources and ongoing support, visit www.pintsandpower.com/alcohol-support