Land of Amber Waters: The History of Brewing in Minnesota
“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\ \ “Without question, the greatest invention in the history of mankind is beer. Oh, I grant you that the wheel was a fine invention, but the wheel does not go nearly as well with pizza.” —Dave...
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If you agree with Dave Barry that the greatest invention in the history of mankind is beer, Doug Hoverson's book is worthy of a sudsy toast, or perhaps several. Certainly no serious draft devotee would be unmoved by this large-scale (352 pages) immersion into Minnesota's brewing history. Hoverson's comprehensive illustrated chronicle lavishes attention on even small local breweries, but he's no dull empiricist. Land of Amber Waters is chock-full of diverting stories and fascinating social history, not to mention more than 300 illustrations. Bend your elbow to a great book.
\ From Barnes & NobleIf you agree with Dave Barry that the greatest invention in the history of mankind is beer, Doug Hoverson's book is worthy of a sudsy toast, or perhaps several. Certainly no serious draft devotee would be unmoved by this large-scale (352 pages) immersion into Minnesota's brewing history. Hoverson's comprehensive illustrated chronicle lavishes attention on even small local breweries, but he's no dull empiricist. Land of Amber Waters is chock-full of diverting stories and fascinating social history, not to mention more than 300 illustrations. Bend your elbow to a great book.\ \
