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LOUIS’ BEER CULTURE • PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE TURE The Post-Dispatch’s resident “beer guy” Evan Benn, wraps up the city’s long and storied beer history in this new book. From the beginnings of major manufacturers such as Anheuser-Busch, Falstaff and Lemp, through Prohibition and the passage of the 21 amendment, the shake-up of the InBev takeover and the current microbrewery explosion, Brew in the Lou offers a complete history along with suggestions for great meal and beer pairings. st Purus Vodka has received Highest Recommendation from Wine Enthusiast magazine’s Top 50 Spirits of 2010, adding to our growing collection of accolades. $19.95 FIND MORE ST. LOUIS BOOKS ONLINE PURUSVODKA.COM Responsibility at its PURUS. ® © 2011 Purus® Organic Wheat Vodka, 40% Alc./Vol. (80 Proof), Imported from Italy. St. Louis, MO www.thepost-dispatchstore.com | 24/7 (877) 767-8785 (TOLL-FREE) MON. - FRI. 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE TAX, SHIPPING NOR HANDLING. 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