<DIV><I>Locally Brewed</I> celebrates the Midwest's craft brewing movement with profiles of 25 of the area's brew masters and their breweries. These are entertaining and inspiring stories of the individuals who have been essential in the exponential growth of this movement, as told through vivid interviews, beautiful photography, and dynamic artwork.<br><BR>In just the past 20 years, beer has been transformed from a drink demarcating "low-class" into a pluralistic, populist drink with the same levels of stylistic diversity and caring craftsmanship as wine. One of the strongest hotbeds of this cultural shift is in the Midwest, where independently owned craft brewers focus on the creative, artisanal elements of the beer-making process. <I>Locally Brewed</I> explores these trends while revealing the fun, fascinating, and unique details of each brewery, including label art, hand-pull designs, and of course the brews themselves.<br><BR>This is a book that can be enjoyed by the "beer geek" and the casual imbiber alike, as it emphasizes the people behind the beer along with the beer itself. Special sidebars and pullouts show what makes each brewery special, and notable contributions from chef collaborators and local farmers weave together the story of the indie beer movement and a locally focused craft relevant to both small-town Midwesterners and big-city beer lovers.</div>