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Beer Hiking New England

The most refreshing way to discover Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut...

Carey Michael Kish

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English
Helvetiq
13 July 2023
Series: Beer Hiking
Your guide to great hikes and breweries across New England

Beer lovers and hiking enthusiasts: these 50 carefully selected New England hikes are for you! Each hike leads through stunning scenery, and features a nearby brewery or a brewpub where a refreshing local craft beer awaits. This full-color guidebook showcases a wide variety of fun beer hikes in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island, from easy walks to moderate rambles and strenuous climbs. Hike descriptions include details on access, difficulty, duration, points of interest, history and, at trail's end, a recommended beer with notes on its appearance, aroma and taste. You'll also get an insider's look at each brewery and their creative and passionate craftspeople. Beer. Hiking. New England. Three cheers to that!
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Imprint:   Helvetiq
Country of Publication:   Switzerland
Dimensions:   Height: 234mm,  Width: 127mm, 
ISBN:   9783907293744
ISBN 10:   3907293746
Series:   Beer Hiking
Pages:   320
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Carey Kish is a seasoned hiker, outdoors writer, beer enthusiast and longtime New England denizen. Kish has twice hiked the 2,190-mile Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine (twice), the 1,100-mile Florida Trail and the 2,654-mile Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada. Beer Hiking New England is a product of Kish's lifelong passion for hiking and his love for tasty craft-brewed beer. He is also editor of the AMC Maine Mountain Guide and author of AMC's Best Day Hikes Along the Maine Coast. Kish's hiking column has appeared in the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram for two decades, and his writing has also appeared in a wide variety of other publications. Carey lives on the coast of Maine, right next to Acadia National Park on Mount Desert Island. You can also find him on Facebook and on Instagram @careykish.

Reviews for Beer Hiking New England: The most refreshing way to discover Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island

"""Beer Hiking New England is the perfect guide book for lovers of hiking and beer. Kish, a.k.a. ""Beerman"" on the Appalachian Trail, knows the best places to hike and he has a talent for finding and tasting the best craft brews. I am going to enjoy working my way through this great guide."" - Amy Patenaude, outdoors columnist, Weirs (NH) Times ""HIKING + BEER. No one knows this splendid combination better than Carey Kish. Beer Hiking New England boasts 50 itineraries for the northeast, matching a top-notch adventure in the woods with a post-hike beverage at a local brewery. My conclusion: Buy this book. Do what Carey says. Use it to explore nearby peaks or places you've never been. Then have a beer and feel grand about life. I sure did!"" -- Shannon Bryan, Maine outdoors writer, content creator, Fit Maine founder ""Beer Hiking New England is your passport to some of the best outdoor spaces and local craft beer in the country! So take a hike and toss back a few. Cheers!"" - Kristen Sykes, founder, Boston Area Beer Enthusiasts Society (BABES) ""Aesthetically, it's a beautiful book. Conceptually, what pairs better with a fun hike than tasty craft brews? In Beer Hiking New England, Carey Kish showcases 50 of the region's best trails and complementary ales less than a half hour from the trailhead. Fantastic idea. Even better execution."" - Mike Oswald, author, Your Guide to the National Parks ""For hikers who love to cap off a hiking trip with a cold beer or two, Beer Hiking In New England is an excellent addition to this ongoing series of guidebooks. Author Carey Kish definitely knows his stuff when it comes to both hiking and beer, and he's the perfect person to pair up these two great joys in life."" - Ken MacGray, author of New Hampshire's 52 With A View: A Hiker's Guide and co-editor of Appalachian Mountain Club's White Mountain Guide ""New England offers a wealth of diverse hiking trails and locally crafted beers. In Beer Hiking New England, Carey Kish combines both in a unique, full-color guide that provides readers a fabulous opportunity to support local businesses while exploring the region. Well-traveled New England hikers will find the book worthwhile for the brewery information alone."" -- John Burk, Editor/author, AMC Massachusetts Trail Guide and Best Day Hikes in the Berkshires ""With stunning New England photos, visual maps, and concise trail and brew information, this book is your insider's guide to trails and ales on your New England adventure!"" - Jeff Alt, author, The Adventures of Bubba Jones ""Beer Hiking New England is a lovely guide to two of Carey Kish's favorite things, and his enthusiasm is very contagious. Even if you think you're only interested in one or the other, his recommendations for the hikes and the breweries are really enticing. I can't wait to put it to use."" - Ryan Linn, creator of Guthook Guides ""This is an expert's knowledge of New England beer and more than 250 miles of hiking trails across Maine, New Hamspshire, Vermont, Massachussetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island, all in one book."" - Bryan Hickey, founder, Hopmeadow Brewing ""Kish has captured some of the best hikes and breweries in a fun, easy to read guide that makes me extra thirsty! I highly recommend this book to all the beer drinking hikers out there!"" - Chris Webb, co-founder, Newburyport Brewing Co. ""Dreaming of summer hikes? Here's a great book for inspiration. Combining some of the best hikes in New England with breweries near the trailhead so you can reward yourself with a refreshing beer after the hikes. We are honored to be the featured brewery for Mt. Washington!"" - Ledge Brewing"


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