Perfect for "beer nerds and history buffs...This quirky volume...uses Chicago-area breweries as an entry point into the city s broader history" (Time Out New York).
Chicago is full of colorful history, local legends, and great beer-and they all converge in this pint-sized history of brewing and drinking in the Windy City. Author Denese Neu uses the local craft brewing industry as a gateway to Chicago's storied past, with tales designed to be read in the time it takes to enjoy a pint or two. So belly up to the bar and learn how Chicago's best brews were born, and how some of its historic breweries and brewpubs are connected to notable figures from sports legends to bank robbers and more.
