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Milwaukee Brews and Booze

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A spirited and comprehensive history of beer and brewing in Milwaukee, the beer capitol of the world.
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Author

Martin Hintz

Summary

Crack open the first complete history of Brew City booze. Discover how Milwaukee's "rum holes" survived Prohibition and which Jones Island barkeep owned the longest mustaches. Sample the heritage of Pabst, Schlitz, Gettleman, and Miller who turned Milwaukee into the Beer Capital of the World. Includes more recent contributions of distillers and craft-brewers that continue to make the city an exciting place for the thoughtful drinker.

Details

  • Paperback
  • Book size:  9" high x 6" wide x .5" thick
  • 155 pages
  • Black and white images and illustrations
  • Released in 2011
  • Published by The History Press

Author

Martin Hintz

Summary

Crack open the first complete history of Brew City booze. Discover how Milwaukee's "rum holes" survived Prohibition and which Jones Island barkeep owned the longest mustaches. Sample the heritage of Pabst, Schlitz, Gettleman, and Miller who turned Milwaukee into the Beer Capital of the World. Includes more recent contributions of distillers and craft-brewers that continue to make the city an exciting place for the thoughtful drinker.

Details

  • Paperback
  • Book size:  9" high x 6" wide x .5" thick
  • 155 pages
  • Black and white images and illustrations
  • Released in 2011
  • Published by The History Press

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