Byrd's Books brings "Connecticut Beer" to the Putnam House

Byrd’s Books is proud to host author Will Siss on 9/23 for an author talk at the Putnam House Restaurant and Tap Room - with a slide show of the history of Connecticut beer, a beer tasting, a meal and the signed book, “Connecticut Beer: A History of Nutmeg State Brewing”.
The package fee is $50.00. It includes a seasonal dinner on the patio (tax and gratuity included), a signed copy of the book, a slide show and presentation on the history of Connecticut brewing, and a brewery or two that will be providing a beer tasting! 
About the book:
The history of the frothy beverage in Connecticut dates back to early colonists, who used it to quench their thirst in the absence of clean drinking water. So integral was beer to daily life in the colony that government officials and militiamen congregated in taverns like the General Wolfe to talk laws and business over pints of ale. Over the next two centuries, the number of breweries rose and then declined, especially after Prohibition. It was not until the 1980s that homebrewers brought this vital Nutmeg State tradition back to life, hatching the likes of New England and Cottrell Brewing Companies, as well as brewpubs including City Steam and Southport Brewing. More recently, small operations with one or two people, such as Relic and Beer’d, are changing the landscape again. Connecticut beer writer Will Siss introduces readers to the hardworking people who keep the breweries and beer bars inviting and the hoppy history alive.
About the author:
Will Siss is a Connecticut local who has been writing the “Beer Snob” column for the Waterbury Republican-American since 2005. Will earned a BA in English from Gettysburg College and an MS from the Columbia School of Journalism. When he is not writing about beer he is leading beer-tasting presentations, writing humor pieces and playing in a band. To learn more visit beersnobwrites.com.
About the Putnam House Restaurant:
The restaurant was originally called Dickson’s then La Plume, Papa Gallo’s, Mackenzie’s Old Ale House, Monetti’s and is currently The Putnam House Restaurant and Tap Room. Successfully run since 1998, the restaurant and building are currently owned by Daniel J. Mottola. The Restaurant consists of an elegant dining room, a tap room, bar, seasonal outdoor patio & 3 private dining rooms. The Bethel Chamber of Commerce named Putnam House Restaurant of the Year 2015.
This event is registration ONLY. You can register here, or by calling the store to pre-pay and save a spot.