Book Tour
Below are the details of my Beer Bible, 2nd edition book tour stops. I’ll update entries with new info as it comes. If you prefer Facebook’s event structure, the same info is available here. Past listings appear below, and I’ll add photos from those events.
Note: Books will be available for purchase at every stop.
Notch Brewing, Salem, MA
Sat, Nov 20, 2:00 pm (tentative), 283R Derby, free
We’ll do a discussion with a brewer or possibly founder Chris Lohring (that bit is still shaping up).
[Cancelled] Maine Beer Co., Freeport, ME
Mon, Nov 22, 5:30 pm, 525 US-1, free
Due to concerns about Covid, Maine Beer decided to cancel this event. However, I will be passing through Portland before Thanksgiving and I’ll sign copies of the book at Print Books, so pop in if you want a signed copy.
Bookseller: Print Books
Concluded Events
Ben Love, me, and Van Havig
Portland - Official Kick-Off
Gigantic Brewing, 5224 SE 26th Ave, Thursday Sept 23rd, 6:30 pm, free
I will be joined by Gigantic founders Ben Love and Van Havig, and we’ll talk beer, using Gigantic’s dual approach (traditional ales and lagers + cutting-edge IPAs) as a template for understanding national tradition. These guys are fun and I guarantee a blast. I’ll sign books afterward.
Bookseller: Broadway Books
Augie Carton pours me a beer.
Carton Brewing, Atlantic Highlands, NJ
Sunday, Oct 3, 1:00 pm, 6 E.Washington, free
This is the one solo book signing in the trip, but very special guest John Holl will be in attendance and I wouldn’t be shocked if owner Augie Carton didn’t show up. Something interesting may happen!
Bookseller: River Road Books
Gina Masotto at Bonn Place.
Bonn Place, Bethlehem, PA
Mon, Oct 4, 5:30 pm, 310-14 Taylor, free
This stop will feature a conversation with Bonn Place brewer Sam Masotto and writer and editor John Holl (Drink Beer, Think Beer). They are both engaging and knowledgeable speakers and this will be a great event.
Bookseller: Moravian Books
John Holl reveals a mayoral proclamation.
Hailey’s Harp, Metuchen, NJ
Tues, Oct 5, 7:00 pm, 400 Main St, Ticketed beer dinner
John Holl and I have another conversation over a three-course meal with appropriate beer pairings. This is going to be a packed and memorable night. Followed by a book signing.
(R-L) Josh Bernstein, Joe Corriea, and me.
Torch & Crown, NYC
Weds Oct 6, 6:00 pm, 12 Vandam (Manhattan), Ticketed beer dinner
The relatively new Manhattan brewery has planned a big event: a 3-course beer dinner featuring a whole pig roasted in-house, carved up tableside, and served family style for guests to enjoy. In addition to the feast, co-founder and brewer Joe Correia and I will chat about the beer, followed by a panel discussion with Josh Bernstein moderated by Chris McClellan. I’ll sign books afterward. Tickets here.
L-R me, Sean Brennan, Ryan Wagner.
Guinness Open Gate Brewery, Baltimore
Thu, Oct 7, 4-7 pm, 5001 Washington, free
This is going to feature a high-wire act as we do a podcast recording of the event, featuring Guinness brewers, with an audience Q&A. I’ll be on site before and after to drink beers and sign books with anyone who wants to chat.
I did a poor job of photographing this event!
Fair State, Minneapolis
Tues, Oct 12, 7:00 pm, 2506 Central Ave NE, free
I will be joining Fair State’s Lab Manager, Katie Montgomery for an interactive guided sensory tasting tour (one free pour per guest) followed by an audience Q&A and book signing. Guided tours are a lot of fun and Katie will help us identify subtle and elusive flavors.
Bookseller: Moon Palace Books
Jessica Jones.
Giant Jones, Madison, WI
Weds, Oct 13, 7:00 pm, 931 E Main St, free
I'm delighted to be returning to Madison, where I'll have a conversation with Giant Jones co-owners Jessica Jones and Erika Jones about their unusual project focusing on strong beers.
Bookseller: Leopold’s Books
Josh Noel and I at Half Acre (Photo: Matthew Moldenhauer)
Half Acre, Chicago
Thurs, Oct 14, 7:00 pm, 2050 W Balmoral Ave, tickets are free, but you need to reserve them here.
I’ll join the Chicago Tribune’s Josh Noel for a conversation over Half Acre beers in the Windy City. As a bonus, Josh’s book Barrel-Aged Stout and Selling Out will also be available and we’ll sign books after the event.
Bookseller: Uncharted Books
Lady Justice, Denver
Tues, Oct 19, 6pm, 9735 E Colfax (Aurora), free
At this stop co-founder and brewer Betsy Lay and I will have a conversation about beer and community, and how Lady Justice's unusual mission is really part of a tradition stretching back thousands of years. As always, I will sign books afterward.
Bookseller: Tattered Cover
Chris Leguizamon and I.
Pure Project, San Diego
Weds, Oct 20, 6:00 pm, Balboa Park location, 2865 Fifth Ave, free
I'll join Pure Project's Education Program Manager Chris Leguizamon in a beer tasting, discussion of the brewery's modern approach, and how that fits into the American tradition. Book signing and Q&A to follow.
Bookseller: The Homebrewer
Firestone Walker’s Sam Tierney.
Firestone Walker Propagator, Los Angeles
Sun, Oct 24, 2:00 pm, 3205 Washington Blvd, free
Very excited to see Firestone Walker's experimental Venice brewery, the Propagator, where I'll have a conversation with brewer Sam Tierney (and possibly others). Sam is brewing an old-school American bock based on a 1909 recipe that we hatched together. We’ll sample that when I’m there and talk about American lagers and their evolution—among many other things. I'll sign books and hang out with folks.
East Brother, Richmond, Ca
Mon, Oct 25, 5:30pm (ticketed) and 6:30 pm (free), 1001 Canal Blvd
The brewery’s normally closed on Mondays, so we have the place to ourselves. Beginning at 5:30, head brewer Paul Liszewski and I are going to get nerdy about lagers. We’ll do a Q&A and I’ll sign books after. Ticket-holders will get a flight of beer, a signed book, and 50% off beers the rest of the night. At 6:30 I’ll hang out with Paul and chat with folks. Books will also be available on-site from Book Passage. Tickets here.
Bookseller: Book Passage
With Magic Montes De Oca (left) and Lester Koga (right).
Barebottle, San Francisco
Tues, Oct 26, 5:30 pm, 1525 Cortland Ave, free
I’ll arrive at 5pm to meet with homebrewers, and then at 5:30, co-founder Lester Koga, brewer John “Magic” Montes De Oca, and I will discuss regionality of different beers, with a special focus on the long history of SF and the outsized role Northern California played in building modern craft brewing.
Bookseller: Omnivore Books
Another stop at which I forgot to get a photo.
New Realm, Atlanta
Mon, Nov 1, 6:00 pm, 550 Somerset Terrace NE #101, free
I will be in discussion with legendary brewer and New Realm founder Mitch Steele. Mitch has had a front-row seat for American brewing, and can add texture to the stories I tell in the book from his unique perspective. We'll do an audience Q&A and a book signing as well. It’s a free event, but you can register here, which will help the brewery plan for the right sized crowd.
Bookseller: Eagle Eye Books
I failed to get a shot of the event, but here’s the pub, with St Michael Jackson keeping watch over the bar.
Sugar Creek Brewing, Charlotte
Weds, Nov 3, 6:30 pm, 215 Southside Dr., TBA on ticketed event
Sugar Creek is hosting me as a part of their “Cherishing the Craft” series of classes. I’ll join co-founder and master cicerone Joe Vogelbacher. This is one of those stops where I’ll learn something, too. Book signing to follow.
With Leah Wong Ashburn and Bryan Roth after the event.
Highland Brewing, Asheville
Thurs, Nov 4, 6:00 pm, 12 Old Charlotte Hwy, free
On this stop I’ll be joined by North Carolinian writer Bryan Roth, who will moderate a discussion with second-generation CEO Leah Wong Ashburn. Highland, like many of the breweries I toured in Europe, is a family affair learning how to thrive across generations.
Bookseller: Malaprops
Will Golden and I after the event.
Austin Beerworks, Austin
Friday, Nov 5, 6:00 pm, 3001 Industrial Terrace, free
In this conversation, currently scheduled for the atmospheric barrel room, I’ll be in conversation with co-founder and brewer Will Golden. Book signing to follow.
Bookseller: Bookpeople