Brewing Revolution: Pioneering the Craft Beer Movement

In this entertaining and informative book, English-trained brewmaster Appleton introduces readers to the craft-beer industry in Canada and chronicles a career dedicated to craft beers, brew pubs, and microbreweries. He begins by describing his frustrating experience working at large breweries in Canada in the 1970s, and his decision to turn to freelance writing in the interior of British Columbia. His article “The Underground Brewmaster” led to a partnership with John Mitchell to build the Horseshoe Bay Brewery in B.C. Relating the stages, processes, and techniques of beer making and the challenges faced in design, equipment problems, fermentation, and brew house cleaning, the author shares elaborate accounts of his experiences while skillfully introducing many interesting people with whom he has worked. The book takes readers on a fascinating journey with a wonderfully personal account of Appleton’s contributions to the brewing revolution, the brew pub phenomenon, and the art of beer making. It could even double as a travel guide to featured pubs. (Dec.)