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My Life In Beer: A Collection of Essays
My Life In Beer is a book that celebrates the first ten years in the life of Verdant Brewing, an independent brewery with an astonishing record for producing and reinventing beer. A collaboration with innovative publisher White Rabbit Books, this anthology celebrates beer in all its guises.
There are essays here by some of the finest writers of the twenty-first century: poets, novelists, emerging talents, Booker Prize-winners, artists, publishers, musicians, writers on music, ex-drinkers and sometime-drinkers . . . and a solitary brewer. These essays go back into the Proustian memories, returning to the waymarkers, formative moments, celebrations, travels, turning-points and chance meetings that make up a life
The result is a creative, thoughtful and often euphoric gathering, all raising a glass to beer as it has mattered to them.
There are essays here by some of the finest writers of the twenty-first century: poets, novelists, emerging talents, Booker Prize-winners, artists, publishers, musicians, writers on music, ex-drinkers and sometime-drinkers . . . and a solitary brewer. These essays go back into the Proustian memories, returning to the waymarkers, formative moments, celebrations, travels, turning-points and chance meetings that make up a life
The result is a creative, thoughtful and often euphoric gathering, all raising a glass to beer as it has mattered to them.
171 pages, Paperback
Published December 1, 2024
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April 27, 2025
Reviewing an anthology like White Rabbit's 'My Life in Beer' presents a unique challenge, as the varied perspectives and writing styles inevitably lead to a somewhat uneven reading experience. While I found myself drawn to several essays within the collection, others didn't quite resonate with me personally.
Ultimately, the essays I enjoyed outnumbered those I didn't, making for a net positive reading experience. However, despite its moments of insight and engaging storytelling, 'My Life in Beer' isn't a book I envision revisiting in the future.
Ultimately, the essays I enjoyed outnumbered those I didn't, making for a net positive reading experience. However, despite its moments of insight and engaging storytelling, 'My Life in Beer' isn't a book I envision revisiting in the future.
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