Includes bibliographical references (pages [167]-174).
Contents:
Part I: How Beer Is Made. The Brewing Process -- Part II: The History of Breweries in the Quad Cities. Early History ; One Hundred Years of Making Beer ; Prohibition ; After Prohibition ; Bix Beer -- Part III: The Quad Cities Microbrewery Renaissance. Iowa Breweries ; Illinois Breweries -- Part IV: On The Road. Iowa ; Illinois -- Part V: On Tap. Taprooms and Places Serving Craft Beer Located Within the Quad Cities Area -- Part VI: Beer Gardens -- Part VII: Online, On Air and Everywhere Else.
Summary:
"The intoxicating story of more than 150 years of brewing in the Quad Cities, from pioneer maltsters to present-day brewpubs. The Quad Cities have a rich history of brewing that started with the influx of German citizens in the 1800s. Breweries were established on both sides of the MIssissippi River. Some of these historic breweries managed to reopen after Prohibition, but national competition ultimately closed the last of these stalwarts in 1956. In 1989, Iowa created a special Class 'A' brewpub permit, and the first of many brewpubs in the area, Front Street Pub & Eatery, opened in 1992. Blue Cat Brew Pub on the Illinois side of the river opened shortly after. Thew brewing renaissance has helped to establish the Quad Cities as a craft beer destination. Join authors Michael McCarty and Kristin DeMarr as they celebrate the heady heritage of the region." -- Back cover.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.