People's University: The Minnesota and Minneapolis 150: 150 Years of Beer Brewing by the River July 31, 2008

This summer marks 150th anniversary of Minnesota becoming the 32nd state in the Union and the City of Minneapolis holding its first town council meeting. Celebrate the history and culture of our community by exploring the history of two unique topics that locals hold dear: music making and beer brewing. Sign-up for both or just one.

Part 2 of 2: 150 Years of Beer Brewing by the River -- Click Here to Register!
Thursday, July 31; 7 – 8:30 PM
Presented by Doug Hoverson, associate editor of American Breweriana Journal, a certified beer judge, and the author of Land of Amber Waters: The History of Brewing in Minnesota.

For centuries, brewmasters both professional and homegrown have pursued the perfect pour—a delectable combination of barley, yeast, water, and hops—and few states can claim as devoted a relationship to beer as Minnesota. Starting with its first brewery in 1849, Hoverson will tell the story of the state’s beer industry from the small-town breweries that gave way to larger companies with regional and national prominence (including Hamm’s, Grain Belt, and Schell’s) to the vibrant beer culture of today, led by a new wave of breweries such as Summit, Lake Superior Brewing Co., and Surly. An optional beer tasting and book signing will be held after the lecture with a $5 tasting fee to be paid at the door.

The People's University is free and open to the public, but advanced registration is required. To register, visit http://www.friendsofmpl.org/events_home.html

The People's University is presented by The Friends of the Minneapolis Public Library with financial support from the Marquette Financial Companies.

Official Website: http://www.friendsofmpl.org/events_home.html