Craft: An Argument

Here’s what Pete Brown did on his COVID lockdown: He dug deeper than we think anyone has ever dug on the meaning of “craft” in the context of beer. The subtitle summarizes his findings: that it’s “completely undefinable, hopelessly misunderstood, and absolutely essential.” Written in the same engaging, honest style as his other books, this one mines the canon, creating a fun read for all the pub philosophers among us. It won’t put an end to arguments about what “craft” beer is … but maybe it should. —JS