Yesterday was the day. I drove up to
Stackpole Books in Mechanicsburg and met with my editor, Kyle Weaver...and took delivery of
Pennsylvania Breweries, 4th Edition. A lot of books. We went to lunch at
Grandpa's Growler (Guinness and chili; always a fave lunch), and then I hit the road. I drove down to my mother's, and delivered a signed copy, a tradition we've been following through the
Breweries book. It was tough not having my father there. This edition is dedicated to him:
To Lewis M. Bryson II
Always at my side

Yeah. Anyway, I left, picked up Nora at school, and got home in time to tidy up, change shirts, and head down to the
Hulmeville Inn for the first signing for the book. It was fun -- it always is there -- and we had some great beers from
Philadelphia Brewing: three firkins pouring Newbold IPA, Pennsylvania Pale Ale (my first beer of the night; seemed appropriate, and even more so once I got that razory hoppiness in me), and
Joe Coffee Porter, which was
awesome out of the firkin: smooth, round, a really good porter and a really good coffee beer.
It was a good night. And
Pennsylvania Breweries is on the road. See you soon: Weyerbacher and the Bulls Head tomorrow.
7 comments:
Wait? You wrote a new book?
Nah, just a new cover.
Amazon worst seller still
Sweetie...that could have something to do with it not being available yet. Love to ya!
The ability to remain anonymous really can bring out the "small" in people, can't it?
Congratulations, Lew! Being able to say "fourth edition" is not something many authors achieve. It's a testament to the book's concept, your hard work, and the enthusiasm of Pennsylvania's beer aficionados.
Awesome dedication,too.
I live in CT but have long been interested in the local/regional breweries of my nearby states- Lew's book is about as good as it gets- guarantee you'll be Mapquesting the addresses in the book as soon as you finish..can't wait to read this edition!
Anony, One of my best friends lives in Meriden, and we're exchanging beers all the time. Come on down!!
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