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During NH Craft Beer Week, 易胜博官网 invites the public to learn about beer鈥檚 significant social, cultural, economic and environmental contributions to the U.S. at a lecture series sponsored by the College of Life Sciences and Agriculture and the Department of History in the College of Liberal Arts.听 The series 鈥渋s a unique opportunity to learn about the history of beer that鈥檚 not to be missed,鈥� says Cheryl Parker, 易胜博官网鈥檚 brewery manager and one of the coordinators.

On at 5 p.m., Theresa McCulla, the brewing historian for the American Beer History Initiative at the Smithsonian Institution, will give a talk titled 鈥淟ast Call? Prohibition and American Brewing.鈥� McCulla will explore the unique history and legacy of Prohibition with respect to beer using objects from the collection of the National Museum of American History, concluding with a discussion of the museum鈥檚 new brewing history archive. for this free event, which is funded by a grant from the William L. Dunfey Endowment, is highly recommended due to limited space.

鈥淏eer is at the heart of human history, and brewing is a significant segment of 易胜博官网鈥檚 economy,鈥� says Cynthia Van Zandt, associate professor of history. 鈥淏eer isn鈥檛 just good to drink; it has much to teach us about our past.鈥�

On , at 6:30 p.m., the lecture series wraps up with talks by Butch Heilshorn, co-founder of Earth Eagle Brewings and author of "Against All Hops," and Emerson 鈥淭ad鈥� Baker, professor at Salem State University and author of听"The Devil of Great Island."听This lecture and discussion will encompass local beer history from both the academic and industry perspective. 听

鈥淏utch Heilshorn uses locally sourced and foraged ingredients to create unique and historic beers, unlike anything else currently on the beer scene, and Tad Baker has been a contributor to these recipes, using his expertise to develop modern takes on historical ales,鈥� says Parker.

The event includes tours of the new 易胜博官网 Brewing Science Laboratory starting at 5:30 p.m. and beer-baked treats inspired by Heilshorn鈥檚 brews. There is a $10 fee and by April 3 is required.

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In Fall 2017, 易胜博官网 debuted its brewing minor, answering the call of a growing number of students interested in the craft beer industry. The program compasses all aspects of beer brewing, from agricultural production of raw ingredients to quality control and distribution of the final product, and includes hands-on instruction at 易胜博官网鈥檚 Brewing Science Laboratory.

is April 6 鈥� April 15, 2018. The 10-day celebration of 易胜博官网鈥檚 craft brewers is sponsored by the 易胜博官网 Brewers鈥� Association and Brew 易胜博官网 and features more than 150 events, including beer tastings, tours and live music at breweries, beer stores and restaurants statewide.

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