Dictionary of the History of the American Brewing and Distilling Industries. [Hardcover]

William L. Downard (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 20, 1980

An introductory survey of the industry's history precedes the dictionary proper--articles arranged in alphabetical order which describe virtually every facet of the industry. Institutions, personalities, legislation, terminology, histories of breweries and distillers, and more. Twelve appendixes enhance the book's usefulness.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 268 pages
• Publisher: Greenwood Press (November 20, 1980)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0313213305
• ISBN-13: 978-0313213304
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #557,487 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Decent enough... I guess, February 11, 1998

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This review is from: Dictionary of the History of the American Brewing and Distilling Industries. (Hardcover)

This is an expensive book, at $70, and should provide much greater detail than it does. Hundreds of important regional breweries are not mentioned. The American distillery industry is also short slighted. The book makes no attempt to compile a "picture" of the brewing or hard liquor industries at any particular point in history. Nor does it provide any insight into the operational behaviors of any of the breweries or distilleries.

5.0 out of 5 stars Concise and Informative, November 10, 2005

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Rick O'Shea - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dictionary of the History of the American Brewing and Distilling Industries. (Hardcover)

With some 25,000 distilleries extant, it would be impossible to produce a comprehensive reference of American brewing. As a representative history, the book is excellent- clear, concise and informative.