The History of Gin in the Early Nineteenth Century

Gin consumption dropped off pretty quickly after 17 51, the beverage did not go entirely. Later on, in the 18 twenties, a grain surplus combined with a reduction in the duties that were levied on spirits, and gin started to surge in popularity again. A new kind of drinking establishment also evolved around this time. Public houses serving beer became more popular among the working class,. More middle class people started to prefer gin served in a gin palace at didn't really reduce the popularity of gin very much.