(August 1) DENVER – Perseverance and passion have created Europe’s most vibrant beer scene despite overwhelming governmental and cultural obstacles. “Italy: Beer Country The Story of Italian Craft Beer” reveals the movement’s humble roots and passionate brewers such as Agostino Arioli, Teo Musso and Bruno Carilli, who battled exorbitant taxes and low expectations to help create a dynamic scene familiar to fans of American craft beer. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience working at the world-famous Falling Rock Tap House in Denver, Colorado, Bryan Jansing and Paul Vismara delve deep into the personalities and creativity of the Italian brewers. The book reads less like a travelogue and more like a story, thanks to its narrative style and detailed descriptions. Readers will be charmed by the determination of the Italian brewers to promote their craft and prosper.
Summary: In 1996 a handful of men inspired a movement –Italian craft beer, Europe’s most energetic, inventive beer scene. Thanks to their determination, Italian beer making has expanded from fewer than 20 microbreweries in 2001 to over 700 today, each with its signature brews and personalities.
“A stellar handbook of Italian craft brewing. Lots of color artwork enhances this charming and enjoyable ramble through an ancient land with a new tradition–craft beer! –Celebrator Beer News
International, award-winning author Bryan Jansing was a finalist for the Colorado Book Awards for his work in Fast Forward Vol. 3. Jansing also has written for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.
Paul Vismara, an award-winning illustrator with more than 25 years of experience, has published work in The Wall Street Journal, La Republica, Newsweek and Forbes magazine.
For additional information, please visit www.italybeercountry.com
Contact authors: italybeercountry@gmail.com
Italy: Beer Country The Story of Italian Craft Beer
Bryan Jansing and Paul Vismara
Dog Ear Publishing
ISBN: 978-1-4575-2655-8 188 pages $19.99 US
Available at Ingram, Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble and fine bookstores everywhere.
