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Land of Amber Waters The History of Brewing in Minnesota Doug Hoverson |
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Winner of the Minnesota Book Award Cheers! From fine lagers to wicked ales—the complete history of brewing in Minnesota told here for the first time. For centuries, brewmasters both professional and homegrown have pursued the perfect pour—a delectable combination of barley, yeast, water, and hops—and few states can claim as devoted a relationship to beer as Minnesota. For a time it seemed that every town had its brewery and a beer garden was a highlight of every local celebration. Dedicated home brewers and casual pub crawlers alike will be amazed by the tales of Minnesota beers and breweries featured in Land of Amber Waters. Starting with its first brewery in 1849, Doug Hoverson tells the story of the state’s beer industry from the small-town breweries that gave way to larger companies with regional and national prominence (including Hamm’s, Grain Belt, and Schell’s) to the vibrant beer culture of today, led by a new wave of breweries such as Summit, Lake Superior Brewing Co., and Surly, as well as brewpubs like Town Hall Brewery, Fitger’s, and Granite City Brewpub, sustained by microbreweries, home brewers, and beer aficionados. From the first illegal brewer at Fort Snelling to the craft brewers and major companies of today, nearly 300 breweries have opened and operated at one time or another in 125 cities and towns around the state. Complete with a comprehensive list of Minnesota’s breweries—including many never before listed in print—and more than 300 tempting illustrations of beer and breweriana, Land of Amber Waters marvelously chronicles Minnesota’s rich brewing traditions. “Here’s a great book to read on a hot summer day while working up a thirst.” —Marq “Hoverson’s book would be the perfect read to go along with a cold one.” —St. Paul Pioneer Press “An intoxicating history of brewing in the North Star State.” —Minnesota Monthly "The author has a clear grasp of trends in the brewing industry and seamlessly weaves national industry history into the Minnesota story. The volume features all you can ask for in a brewery history-an engaging style, thorough and well-documented research and meticulous editing. I highly recommend this book to all members of our club and consider it a must-read for anyone who resides in Minnesota or has an interest in its breweries." —Beer Cans & Brewery Collectibles “Every state should be so lucky as to have a history of local beers as lavish and immensely researched as Land of Amber Waters. Hoverson has an amazing appetite for Minnesota brews, and his affection for breweriana is clear on every page. You don’t have to be a fan of barley pop to appreciate the beautifully illustrated history.” —Rochester Post-Bulletin “Whether you are a history buff, a home brewer, or just a beer drinker, you’ll find something of interest in this book that covers Minnesota beer from territory days through Prohibition and on to today’s popular brew pubs.” —The Ely Winter Times “If anyone wants a model for how to write a state brewing history, turn to Doug Hoverson’s Land of Amber Waters. Anyone interested in craft brewing will get a great deal of pleasure from this fine book.” —American Brewer “It’s wonderfully cheeky in its writing and design, and, as the cover states, ‘will not cause biliousness.’ It will, however, make you thirsty.” —Metro Magazine“A heartfelt paean to the pioneering breweries of the Midwest, packed with details and excellent photos. Land of Amber Waters is sure to delight anyone interested in the storied history of American brewing.” —Garrett Oliver, brewmaster of The Brooklyn Brewery and author of The Brewmaster’s Table “Land of Amber Waters is a real triumph of American brewing history and is a must for every collector of brewing literature or breweriana.” —Fritz Maytag “Minnesota’s proud and extraordinary beer and brewing history comes alive in Land of Amber Waters. Thoroughly written and researched it evokes not only nostalgia, but also a powerful thirst. Whether you are a beer geek, a history buff, or simply sipping a beer, you’ll find a worthy companion with Land of Amber Waters.” —Charlie Papazian, author of The Complete Joy of Homebrewing Doug Hoverson teaches social studies and coaches the debate team at St. Thomas Academy in Mendota Heights, Minnesota. He is associate editor of American Breweriana Journal, an award-winning homebrewer, and a certified beer judge. 352 pages | 341 color photos | 10 x 10 | 2007 TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface From Barley to Bar Stool: The Art and Science of Brewing 1. Pioneer Brewing 2. Fewer Ales, More Rails: Brewing Fills the State 3. Patronize Home Industry: The Glory Days of the Small-Town Brewer 4. Craft Becomes Industry 5. From Temperance to Prohibition 6. New Jobs, New Containers, New Rules: Minnesota Beer Returns 7. Sky Blue Waters, Bland Yellow Beer 8. The Waters Turn Dark Amber Minnesota Breweries: From the Territorial Era to the Twenty-First Century |
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