Milwaukee on Tap: How We Became the Beer Capital of the World

Good water, abundant ice, and a huge German population made Milwaukee a logical center of the brewing trade. Within a single generation, the city housed some of the largest brewers in America. Although beer was its most important product for only one year—-1890-—the “amber nectar” shaped Milwaukee’s character and cemented its image in the national consciousness. Join me for a richly illustrated look back at the beverage that made Milwaukee famous in a fundraiser for the Franklin Public Library’s children’s area. Tickets may be purchased at https://fplfallfundraiserjohngurda.eventbrite.com.