Dimensions
222 x 287 x 35mm
The Breweries of Australia is a unique colonisation. From its small and scattered origins in convict settlements, the brewing industry has been vital in the development of hundreds of country towns, and is now one of Australia’s largest and most important industries.
In this encyclopaedic book, Keith Deutsher gives in detail the history of all the breweries, large and small, established in towns across Australia. He records:
• all the known facts about each brewery
• the trials and tribulations of the brewers, their failures and successes
• descriptions of the difficulties of brewing in the hot Australian climate, and the relative inexperience of many of the brewers. • the brewing dynasties and takeovers
• the change in preference from old English style ales to lager beers
• the human dramas
• many humorous anecdotes
• the battles with the Temperance Movement
• the origin of the X in XXXX
• the beginning and the rise of the boutique breweries.
Breweries in every state in Australia are alphabetically listed by towns (with a location map for each state). The book includes chapters on Norfolk Island, a comprehensive review of the modern—day boutique breweries, and gives details of complex takeovers by international breweries. There are summaries of all breweries. The book is a unique and invaluable reference for all interested in breweries, beer, Australian social history and the development of country townships. The Breweries of Australia is comprehensively illustrated with maps, cartoons, early brewery photographs and beer labels.
