Beer and Racism

Chapman and Brunsma offer an incredibly expansive structural and historical critique and expose of how processes of racialization, racial segregation, and racial inequalities organize the craft beer industry... a formidable contribution to this fledging area of study. Ethnic and Racial Studies Beer and Racism is a book for those interested in beer and the brewing industry, the history of both, and perhaps the future of both. Journal of the Brewery History Society Chapman and Brunsma give us an incredible, and perhaps for many, an unlikely foray into white supremacy. It is a must read for anyone interested in racism and culture. Sociological Inquiry This book is a data rich and evidence based analysis of how beer, a seemingly innocuous cultural product, can carry deep racial meanings, and foster social change. Erik T. Withers, University of Wisconsin-River Falls This book is a must-read for anyone with a real interest in the craft beer industry. Readers will get unexpected societal lessons as well as great insights into the craft beer world from an often unrecognized perspective. Better on Draft This is a crucial addition to an emerging literature. Chapman and Brunsma explore the cultural connection of race and beer in all its aspects--from the racial history of commercial brewing to the white culture of homebrew clubs. Joseph Gerteis, University of Minnesota