Boston Beer: A History of Brewing in the Hub

by Norman Miller

Book Overview

Since before Patriots like Paul Revere and Sam Adams fermented a revolution in smoky Beantown taverns, beer has been integral to the history of Boston. The city issued its first brewing license in 1630, and breweries like Haffenreffer Brewery and American Brewing Company quickly sprung up. This heady history took a turn for the worse when the American Temperance Movement championed prohibition, nearly wiping out all of the local breweries. In 1984,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1626194971
• ISBN13: 9781626194977
• Release Date: April 2014
• Publisher: History Press
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.9" x 8.9"