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Nevada Beer: An Intoxicating History
✍️ Evans, Patrick
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📝 Description: Nevada Beer: An Intoxicating History
Nevada's population boomed in the 1800s, ignited by the rush to find gold and silver. Thousands of prospectors, many German immigrants, passed through the up-and-coming mining towns, and breweries popped up in their wake. As the mining slowly wound down, whole towns disappeared, and breweries struggled to survive in the Silver State. Carson Brewing Company was closed in 1948, Reno Brewing Company shut its doors in 1957 and it would be decades before craft brewers like Great Basin, Big Dog's and Revision brought local beer back into the spotlight. Join author Pat Evans as he dives into the rough-and-tumble history of beer making in the Battle Born State and looks ahead to its bright future.
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This volume is strictly for those fascinated by niche regional histories and the specific trajectory of Nevada’s brewing industry. It will not suit general beer enthusiasts seeking comprehensive tasting notes, global style guides, or technical brewing instructions. Readers looking for broad national narratives may find the scope too limited. However, for historians of the American West or local craft beer advocates, it offers necessary archival context. The catalog description highlights key historical transitions and modern revival efforts, making it a targeted reference rather than a casual read. It fills a specific gap in literature regarding non-traditional brewing regions.
