The Craft Beer Revolution by Steve Hindy

The Craft Beer Revolution: How a Band of Microbrewers Is Transforming the World's Favorite Drink by Steve Hindy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

An interesting look at the history of the craft beer revolution of the the past 40 years. It is written Steve Hindy of Brooklyn Brewery. It's a fairly easy to read and is certain to contain lots of interesting stuff for craft beer geeks who are interested in learning about the beginnings and behind the scenes action of the craft beer revolution. I recommend it for beer geeks.

View all my reviews

Boston Beer: A History of Brewing in The Hub by Norman Miller

Boston Beer: A History of Brewing in the Hub by Norman Miller
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

An excellent guide to the history of brewing beer in Boston. It starts from the colonial period through the revolution years. Then through growth from ciders, ales and the later the lagers which exploded in popularity. Right up until prohibition which unfortunately cleared the playing field and only a few survived when the great experiment was lifted. After the World War the national beer companies eventually gobbled up the regional brands and the last brewery in Boston(Haffenreffer, which is now home to Boston Beer Company, aka: Samuel Adams)closed in 1964 it would 20 something years before brewing returned to the Hub. We get an early history lesson of the craft beer craze in the early 80's with the birth of Samuel Adam's Boston Lager and Harpoon brewery. Runs through to today with the newest brewery Trillium being latest on. A must read for those looking to learn more about Boston's past and present relationship with beer.

View all my reviews

Ambitious Brew: The Story of American Beer by Maureen Ogle

Ambitious Brew: The Story of American Beer by Maureen Ogle
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This covers the beer industry in the US from the mid 1800's to present day. From the early beginnings of German immigrants hooking beer drinkers on lagers from beer giants like Pabst, Anhueser-Busch, Miller, Best, Schlitz and Coors. Through the anti-saloon days, Prohibition, growth of big beer and the rebirth of craft beer industry in the last quarter century. I like how the author treats all beer makers with the same respect big or small without going down bashing big brewers like I see many passionate craft brew fans do. It's all about good beer in the end.

View all my reviews

Crafty Bastards by Lauren Clark

Yes the the Pilgrims landed in Plymouth because they were low on beer. I don't remember hearing that in history class. You'll get the full story and more here. It was in 1620 that New England's relationship with beer and ale started. You'll learn about the growth of brewing and New Englander's thirst for for the stuff has rarely ebbed. Although Cider, rum and prohibition gave beer some competition it still survived. Even learn of it's revival in recent decades. Crack open a local brew and enjoy this easy to read and enjoyable trip along the region's brewing history. Crafty Bastards: Beer in New England from the Mayflower to Modern Day by Lauren Clark
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Yes the the Pilgrims landed in Plymouth because they were low on beer. I don't remember hearing that in history class. You'll get the full story and more here. It was in 1620 that New England's relationship with beer and ale started. You'll learn about the growth of brewing and New Englander's thirst for for the stuff has rarely ebbed. Although Cider, rum and prohibition gave beer some competition it still survived. Even learn of it's revival in recent decades. Crack open a local brew and enjoy this easy to read and enjoyable trip along the region's brewing history.

View all my reviews