LITCHFIELD, Conn. -
July 9, 2016 -
PRLog -- Join us for an insightful presentation and tasting of Connecticut Brewing. New breweries are popping up all over the state, but brewing in Connecticut has its roots in colonial days. Will Siss, writer of the "Beer Snob" column for the
Waterbury Republican-American, will focus on the birth of brewing through Prohibition and into the modern surge of brewpubs and breweries. Researching and writing his book,
Connecticut Beer: A History of Nutmeg State Brewing, gave him insight into the intricacies of brewing, and helped him appreciate the role immigration and politics played in its history. He'll share stories about how breweries started and survived, despite pushback from religious figures and social reformers. He'll also answer any and all questions about Connecticut beer, past and present.
Then, Siss will take the audience through a tasting of Connecticut beers, with information about each beer and how best to drink like a "beer snob." He'll discuss each beer's style and suggest food pairings, share information about each local brewery that makes the beer, and lead a lively conversation.
Will Siss is a regular columnist for the
Waterbury Republican American and author of
Connecticut Beer: A History of Nutmeg State Brewing. He is a Columbia University School of Journalism graduate whose work has appeared in newspapers and magazines, including
Beer Advocate and
Brew Your Own. He conducts beer-tasting classes, writes humor pieces, and plays in a band. His website is beersnobwrites.com.
The author will provide books for signing and for purchase. All Oliver Wolcott Library events are free and open to the public.
Space is limited. Registration is required and can be done by calling 860-567-8030 or logging onto
www.owlibrary.org and clicking on Programs/Adult Programs.
