Present at the Fermentation: The Moves, Mishaps, and Magic Behind the Pacific Northwest Microbrew Revolution

From ale romantics to hopheads, the Pacific Northwest is a haven for beer lovers. Considered a mecca for beer enthusiasts, the Northwest earned its reputation from a group of emerging brewers in the 1980s who established a demand for craft beer throughout and beyond the region. Brewing guru Fred Eckhardt, the Grateful Dead–loving McMenamin brothers, the effervescent Art Larrance, the determined Widmer brothers, and entrepreneurial pub owner Don Younger were among the open-minded, vibrant cr...