The Breweries of Australia A History

by Keith M. Deutsher

Lothian Books, 1999, [First Edition], colour and b/w photographs, illustrations and maps throughout, oversized hardcover with laminated pictorial boards, ISBN 085091986X

Fine Condition, minor edge and shelf wear, mine sunning to spine

'A unique and complete record of Australia's brewing heritage from the time of colonisation.  All the known facts about each brewery.  The trials and tribulations of the brewers, their families, their failures and successes.  The difficulties of brewing in the hot Australian climate, and the relative inexperience of many brewers.  The brewing dynasties and takeovers.  the change in preference from old English-style ales to lager beers.  The battles with the Temperance Movement.  The origin of the X in XXXX.
Breweries in every state of Australia are alphabetically listed by towns (with a location map for each state.)'