1:30 Refreshments

2:00 Program

Free for members; $5 for non-Members

The Quad Cities has a rich history of brewing that started with the influx of German citizens in the 1800s. Breweries were established on both sides of the Mississippi River. Some of the historic breweries managed to reopen after Prohibition, but national competition ultimately closed the last of these stalwarts in 1956. In 1989, Iowa created a special class “A” brewpub permit, and the first of many brewpubs in the area, Front Street Pub and Eatery, opened in 1992. Blue Cat Brew Pub, on the Illinois side of the river, opened shortly after. The brewing renaissance has helped to establish the Quad Cities as a craft beer destination. Join authors Michael McCarty and Kristen DeMarr as they celebrate the heady heritage of the region.

Quad Cities Beer: A History will focus on the past, present, and future of Quad Cities beer. Cheers!

Before or after the lecture, guests may purchase a copy of Michael and Kristin's book and get it signed by the authors.