2012 Book - Philadelphia Beer: A History Of Brewing In The Cradle Of Liberty
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:16876132 | Brand: All Brands Brewed in Philadekphia |
This is an old softcover book, 9" x 6", 158 pages, entitled "PHILADELPHIA BEER: A Heady History Of Brewing In The Cradle Of Liberty" The book was written by Rich Wagner, it is copyright 2012, and published by The History Press. Charleston, S.C... The book is a very well-written history of breweries in the city of Philadelphia, complete with more than 50 photographs (including many old & historic photographs), plus many illustrations and pictures of old beer advertising..... The book is divided into 7 chapters. They are: Brewing in Early Philadelphia, The Growth Of Ale Breweries, Lager Beer, Neighborhoods Of Breweries, Prohibition, After Repeal, and The Craft Brewing Renaissance. Some of the breweries discussed in the book are: Snowden & Fisher's Brewery, Gaul's Brewery, Rudman's Eagle Brewery, Moore's Ale & Porter Brewery, Engel & Wolf Brewing Co., Weger Brothers Brewery, Commonwealth Brewing Co., Tivoli Brewery, Prospect Brewery, Weiss Beer Brewery, Bush Hill Brewery, Esslinger Brewery, John F. Betz Brewery, Wm. Gretz Brewing Co., Ortlieb Brewing Co., Hornung Brewery, Adam Scheidt Brewery, and many, many more! The book is 7 years old, and it is in near mint condition, with just some very minor signs of age/wear on the covers. There is no soiling, no creases, no rips or tears, no writing on any of the pages, no loose or missing pages, no damage! Buyer pays $2.90 shipping.
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