A review by lesliemb77
The United States of Beer: A Freewheeling History of the All-American Drink by Dane Huckelbridge

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.