Lager Queen of Minnesota, The
Stradal, J RyanTwo estranged sisters, one granddaughter and the lure of brewing beer ... when Helen inherits the family farm, she has the wherewithal to take on the brewing industry while Edith, her sister, must make her own way in the world. Decades later when it seems Dianne, Edith's granddaughter also has beer flowing through her veins, destiny is at play, and maybe, just maybe it is time for Helen and Edith to let bygones be bygones.
Warm and engaging, this quirky story of the American Midwest offers an intoxicating mix of ambition and family dynamics playing out against the evolving US beer culture. Note: prior experience of beer drinking or brewing, not a prerequisite for enjoying this story.
Pages
353
353
Year
2019
2019
Reviews
01-07-2024
The group enjoyed this book, and the way it questions the definition of a successful life. The 'Ediths' are the backbone of the world!
25-06-2024
What an absorbing story! The amazing thing about adversity is the strength of character that is built in the one left with the wrong end of the stick! The determination and tenacity that Edith possessed took her and her friends to heights that none of them expected. It just shows what can be achieved if one wants it badly enough! A very good read!
17-04-2024
Slightly mixed reaction to the book - a few people found it underwhelming, but mostly it was enjoyed for its characters and the storyline.
21-09-2023
An easy read. Interesting beer history in the USA. Members found it hard to believe that the grandmothers could suddenly brew beer in such a short space of time, but overall an enjoyable read.
30-07-2021
A thoroughly satisfying read. All 12 people agreed. A few moral dilemmas!!