Vermont beer : history of a brewing revolution
(Book, Non-Circulating)

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Vermonters love all things local, so itis no surprise that the Green Mountain State has had a thriving craft beerscene for more than twenty years. Early Vermont brewers, though, faced manyobstacles in bringing their beer to the thirsty masses, including astate-imposed prohibition beginning in 1852. Conditions remained unfavorableuntil Greg Noonan championed brewing legislation that opened the door forbreweries and brewpubs in the 1980s. About the same time, beloved Catamountalso began brewing, and Vermont's craft beer scene exploded. Years ahead of therest of the country, local favorites like Hill Farmstead, Long Trail and RockArt Brewing have provided world-class beers to grateful patrons. From smallupstarts to well-recognized national brands like Magic Hat and Harpoon, Vermontboasts more breweries per capita than any other state in the country. Withbrewer interviews and historic recipes included here, discover the sudsy storyof beer in Vermont--,Provided by publisher.

History of beer and brewing in Vermont--,Provided by publisher.