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"Dedicated home brewers and casual pub crawlers alike will be amazed by the stories of Minnesota beers and breweries featured in Land of Amber Waters. From the first illegal brewer at Fort Snelling to the craft brewers and major companies of today, nearly 300 breweries have opened and operated at one time or another in 125 cities and towns around the state. Complete with a comprehensive list of Minnesota’s breweries—including many never before published—and more than 300 tempting illustrations of beer and breweriana, Land of Amber Waters marvelously chronicles Minnesota’s rich brewing traditions." —Beer Brewing and Wine Guide

"Starting at the back, but not as far back as the bibliography or index, the book has over 100 pages on every brewery that has ever operated in the state including a detailed map and a description of current brewpubs. This is the sort of stuff that becomes a benchmark in terms of future local histories as well as a gauntlet thrown to historians of other brewing regions. If you are at all interested in beer history, I cannot recommend this book more highly. Clearly the top candidate so far for beer book of the year around here." —A Good Beer Blog

"Doug Hoverson’s Land of Amber Waters: The History of Brewing in Minnesota is an impeccably illustrated compendium of the utmost quality—a premium product, if you will. Hundreds of glorious images enhance Hoverson’s already-fascinating text, which moves from brewing in the pioneer days all the way to brewery preservation. This is important to note for two reasons: A) This is a book that will undoubtedly be picked up by everyone who visits your house. B) At least for my delicate sensibilities, Amber Waters contains more information about “the nectar of the Gods” that I could possibly ever need. Besides being the bible for Minnesota beer culture, Amber Waters is notable for how diplomatically it spreads the love. Basically, if you appreciate any of Minnesota’s many wonderful brews, Amber Waters has your name written all over it." —Duluth Budgeteer News

"The author has a clear grasp of trends in the brewing industry and seamlessly weaves national industry history into the Minnesota story. The volume features all you can ask for in a brewery history—an engaging style, thorough and well-documented research and meticulous editing. I highly recommend this book to all members of our club and consider it a must-read for anyone who resides in Minnesota or has an interest in its breweries." —Beer Cans & Brewery Collectibles

"There is much to glean from Hoverson’s book, even for the casual beer drinker." —Southwest Review

"Here’s a great book to read on a hot summer day while working up a thirst." —MARQ

"Hoverson’s book would be the perfect read to go along with a cold one." —St. Paul Pioneer Press

"Land of Amber Waters is a real triumph of American brewing history and is a must for every collector of brewing literature or breweriana." —Fritz Maytag

"A heartfelt paean to the pioneering breweries of the Midwest, packed with details and excellent photos. Land of Amber Waters is sure to delight anyone interested in the storied history of American brewing." —Garrett Oliver, brewmaster of The Brooklyn Brewery and author of The Brewmaster’s Table

"Minnesota’s proud and extraordinary beer and brewing history comes alive in Land of Amber Waters. Thoroughly written and researched it evokes not only nostalgia, but also a powerful thirst. Whether you are a beer geek, a history buff, or simply sipping a beer, you’ll find a worthy companion with Land of Amber Waters." —Charlie Papazian, author of The Complete Joy of Homebrewing

"History buffs and beer lovers alike will find much to enjoy in Doug Hoverson's authoritative Land of Amber Waters. Hoverson brings to life Minnesota’s brewing past, and tells the stories of the new generation of craft brewers who are shaping its future." —Jeremy Iggers, food writer and restaurant critic

"Without question, the greatest invention in the history of mankind is beer. Oh, I grant you that the wheel was a fine invention, but the wheel does not go nearly as well with pizza." —Dave Barry