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Searching for Beer Ghosts in in Archives, Cemeteries, Fields, and Forests
American Geographical Society Library 2311 E Hartford Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesWater, malt, yeast, and hops: these are essential ingredients of beer. Hops, specifically, play an outsized role in determining its flavor and aroma. In her new book, Beer Ghosts: In Search of Lost Hops and the Women Who Grew Them, Jennifer …
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Book Talk: Muslims in Milwaukee: Placemaking, Belonging, and Activism
American Geographical Society Library 2311 E Hartford Ave, Milwaukee, WI, United StatesMuslims in Milwaukee explores the everyday lives, identities, and activism of Muslims in a midsized Midwestern city. Milwaukee is one of America’s most segregated cities, yet within its boundaries, a vibrant Muslim community is reshaping narratives and embodied practices of …