Beer history: everything you wanted to know
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Brewing Transformation: From Industrialization to Craft Culture
This chapter explores the profound impact of the Industrial Revolution on beer production, tracing its evolution from large-scale breweries to the rise of the craft beer movement. It highlights the cultural significance of beer across different regions, the effects of temperance and prohibition, and the revival of unique flavor profiles in response to mainstream homogenization. Through anecdotes and historical context, the chapter redefines beer's place in society and challenges misconceptions about its origins.
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