Author Reflections
Where it Began
This didn’t start as a book. It started with a feeling.
Mike Villa
Guinness History
St. Stephen’s Day in Ireland: A Celebration of Community and Tradition and Guinness Legacy
St. Stephen’s Day, known in Irish as Lá Fhéile Stiofáin, holds a special place in the Irish calendar. Nestled between the intimate celebrations of Christmas Day and the wider festivities that follow, it marks a shift from family-focused warmth to a day of community connection and shared tradition. The
Author Reflections
A Holiday Message Just for You
As 2025 winds to its close a warm wish for the happiest of Holiday Season‘s to you. I created a special message on YouTube to say thanks!
What I'm Working on Now
Pints and Power is a journey and work continues on the manuscript and other companion content. Here's an update on things getting attention as we head towards 2026.
Guinness Collections
The Ultimate Guinness Gift Guide: Holiday Gifts for Guinness Lovers
Searching for Guinness gifts? Explore our 2025 holiday gift guide featuring unique Guinness-inspired finds on Amazon & Pinterest—perfect for fans, collectors, and beer lovers! Why Choose a Guinness Gift? Guinness isn’t just a drink—it’s a tradition, a story, and a community. The right gift can bring
Ritual in the Glass
The Guinness Mustache: A Toast to the Original Badge of Honor
The pour is only the beginning. The drinking of it completes the ritual: biting through the foam, earning the mustache, and settling into the quiet moment a proper pint creates. This is where the pint stops being performance and becomes connection.
Sláinte to Gratitude: 10 Things I’m Thankful For This Thanksgiving
Hey friends, Here in the US, today is Thanksgiving and I find myself reflecting on the wild ride that’s been Pints and Power, and my Irish journey so far. Between pints, stories, and a few unexpected adventures, there’s plenty to be grateful for — and I wanted to share
Lifting the Roof: Irish Pub Anthems, Big Nights Out, and Love Songs to Your Local
Irish pub music is not just one volume. In Part 3 of our Irish Pub Music and Community series, we turn things up with anthems, bus trips, and modern love songs to your local that help turn a good pub into a crowd with a shared history.
pub culture
When the Pub Falls Silent: Irish Pub Music, Rebel Songs, and the Power of Listening
Irish pub music is often thought of as loud and roaring, but some of the most powerful moments are the quiet ones. Part 2 of our “Irish Pub Music and Community” series dives into rebel songs, seisiúns, and the nights when a pub falls silent to really listen.
pub culture
Irish Pub Music and Community: Why the Songs Matter as Much as the Guinness
When people talk about Irish pubs, they usually start with the pint. The perfect pour. The two-part ritual. The patience while the Guinness settles. We obsess over the glass, the head, the first sip. And sure, the pint matters. It’s the key that unlocks the door. But if Guinness
Guinness Art
Guinness and the Power of Advertising: Building an Irish Icon
How Guinness advertising has become a very part of Irish Culture
pub culture
Blasphemy or Belonging: The Art (and Controversy) of Mixing Guinness
Explore the tradition, controversy, and creativity behind mixed Guinness drinks — from Black and Tans to Black Velvets — and what they reveal about Irish pub culture, ritual, and belonging.
