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The United States of Beer: A Freewheeling History of the All-American Drink
Dane Huckelbridge
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Description for The United States of Beer: A Freewheeling History of the All-American Drink
Hardcover. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; HBJK; HBTB; KNDF; WBXD2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 646.
From the author of "the definitive history of bourbon" (Sacramento Bee) comes the epic true tale of how beer conquered America, from B.C. to Budweiser and beyond Equally irreverent and revealing, Dane Huckelbridge's masterful cultural history charts the wild, engrossing, and surprisingly complex story of our favorite alcoholic drink, showing how America has been under the influence of beer at almost every stage. From the earliest Native American corn brew (called chicha) to the waves of immigrants who brought with them their unique brewing traditions, to the seemingly infinite varieties of craft-brewed suds found on tap today, beer has ... Read more
From the author of "the definitive history of bourbon" (Sacramento Bee) comes the epic true tale of how beer conquered America, from B.C. to Budweiser and beyond Equally irreverent and revealing, Dane Huckelbridge's masterful cultural history charts the wild, engrossing, and surprisingly complex story of our favorite alcoholic drink, showing how America has been under the influence of beer at almost every stage. From the earliest Native American corn brew (called chicha) to the waves of immigrants who brought with them their unique brewing traditions, to the seemingly infinite varieties of craft-brewed suds found on tap today, beer has ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
William Morrow
Condition
New
Number of Pages
304
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780062389756
SKU
V9780062389756
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15
About Dane Huckelbridge
Dane Huckelbridge hails from the American Middle West and studied history at Princeton University. His writing has appeared in Tin House, The New Republic, and New Delta Review; he is at work on a new book tracing the history of beer in America.
Reviews for The United States of Beer: A Freewheeling History of the All-American Drink
"An irreverent but informative jaunt through the history of America and beer."
Chicago Tribune "A must-read for all beer lovers."
Library Journal "Huckelbridge shows how beer, the most popular alcoholic drink in America ... has been America's essential thirst-quencher throughout our history."
New York Post "A relaxing, entertaining, and informative read."
Charlie Papazian, author of The ... Read more
Chicago Tribune "A must-read for all beer lovers."
Library Journal "Huckelbridge shows how beer, the most popular alcoholic drink in America ... has been America's essential thirst-quencher throughout our history."
New York Post "A relaxing, entertaining, and informative read."
Charlie Papazian, author of The ... Read more