Reviews

The United States of Beer: A Freewheeling History of the All-American Drink by Dane Huckelbridge

duparker's review against another edition

3.0

Solid book with A nice twist

If you're looking for a history of beer, or a cultural look at various sections of the US, you're going to enjoy this book. The historical aspects are more researched then the culture, which now about recounting writing a book then the areas involved. Overall it's worth a beach read.

lakecake's review against another edition

4.0

A compact, very readable book about beer in America. The author’s writing style is fun and while he’s obviously done his research, it never gets bogged down in too much detail. A definite read for anyone who enjoys beer.

leftyjonesq's review against another edition

informative slow-paced

3.75

cook_memorial_public_library's review against another edition

4.0

A 2016 staff favorite recommended by Mary.

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emsir's review against another edition

4.0

Thoughtful planning allowed the author move forward through time as he moved westward in location.

lesliemb77's review against another edition

3.0

Breaking down the history of beer in the United States region by region, this book occasionally reveals some unexpected insights with regard to how native traditions and ingredients mingled with patterns of immigration and settlement to influence styles of beer we still recognize today. Ultimately, though, there is no way a book this short is going to offer anything resembling a deep and comprehensive picture. Think of it as the printed equivalent of a cold, American pale lager - light, frothy, fun, and satisfying in its way, but ultimately lacking in substance and weight.